Where early adopters discover the next big thing.
EarlyHunt is the premier AI-powered launch platform where early adopters discover the best AI products, AI startups, and indie SaaS tools. We connect builders, innovators, and early adopters through weekly product hunts that help founders get discovered and grow.
Launch your AI project. Get discovered. Win recognition. Grow your audience.
- Homepage Feature: Your project lives on the EarlyHunt homepage for a full week
- SEO-Optimized Blog Posts: Every launch gets a dedicated blog post that drives long-term organic traffic
- Permanent Directory: Your project stays discoverable forever in our searchable directory
- Hall of Fame: Winners get permanent featured placement
- Top 3 Winners receive exclusive winner badges and permanent dofollow backlinks
- Competitive Recognition that builds credibility and trust
- Badge Assets you can display on your own website
- Enhanced SEO through dofollow backlinks that improve search rankings
- Free Launch: $0 - Perfect for testing the waters
- Nofollow Launch: $0 - No requirements, no badge needed
- Premium Launch: $10 one-time - Guaranteed dofollow backlinks immediately
- AI Autofill: Automatically extracts project info from your website
- Quick Review: Most projects approved within 24-48 hours
- Choose Your Week: Schedule your launch for the perfect timing
- Simple Dashboard: Track votes, views, and performance in real-time
$0 - Perfect for new projects
✅ Live on homepage for 7 days
✅ EarlyHunt badge required on website
✅ Nofollow links by default
✅ Earn dofollow + badge if you win top 3
✅ Competition entry for weekly contests
✅ Launch blog post about your project
✅ Standard launch queue
Best for: New projects testing the platform, budget-conscious founders, projects that can add a badge to their website.
$0 - No badge required
✅ Live on homepage for 7 days
✅ No badge required
✅ Nofollow links always
✅ Earn badge if you win top 3
✅ Competition entry for weekly contests
✅ Launch blog post about your project
✅ Standard launch queue
Best for: Projects that can't add badges, quick launches, testing without requirements.
$10 one-time - Maximum impact
✅ Live on homepage for 7 days
✅ Guaranteed dofollow backlink (immediate SEO boost)
✅ No badge required
✅ Earn badge if you win top 3
✅ Launch blog post about your project
✅ Skip the queue - instant launch
✅ Premium badge for credibility
✅ Featured in newsletter to subscribers
✅ Priority support and feedback
✅ Unlimited slots (doesn't count toward weekly free slots)
Best for: Serious launches, SEO-focused projects, founders who want guaranteed dofollow links, time-sensitive launches.
Every week, EarlyHunt runs a competition where projects compete for votes and recognition:
- Start: Monday 8:00 AM UTC
- End: Following Monday 7:59 AM UTC
- Duration: Full 7 days of voting
- Winners: Top 3 projects with most votes
All Top 3 Winners Get:
- 🏆 Exclusive winner badge (downloadable assets)
- 📍 Permanent Hall of Fame placement
- 📈 Increased visibility and credibility
- 📧 Email notification with badge assets
Free & Premium Launch Winners Also Get:
- 🔗 Automatic upgrade to dofollow backlinks
- 🚀 Enhanced SEO benefits
- ⭐ Priority recognition in search results
Note: Nofollow launch winners receive badges but maintain nofollow links as per their launch type.
- 🎨 AI-Powered Submission: Auto-fill project details from your website URL
- 📅 Flexible Scheduling: Choose your perfect launch week
- 📊 Real-Time Analytics: Track votes, views, and rankings in your dashboard
- 🔄 Relaunch Option: One-time premium relaunch if you don't win ($10)
- 📧 Email Notifications: Stay updated on approvals, launches, and wins
- ✏️ Edit Before Launch: Update project details before going live
- 🌐 Multiple Projects: Submit as many projects as you want
- 🔍 Discover AI Products: Browse the best new AI tools and startups
- 👍 Vote for Favorites: Support projects you love
- 📱 Mobile-Friendly: Browse and vote on any device
- 🔎 Search & Filter: Find projects by category, pricing, or keywords
- 📰 Weekly Updates: See new launches every Monday
- 🔐 Secure Authentication: Email, Google, or GitHub login
- 💳 Secure Payments: Powered by Polar (PCI-compliant)
- 📧 Email System: Automated notifications via Resend
- 🔗 SEO Optimization: Sitemaps, meta tags, structured data
- 📱 Responsive Design: Beautiful UI on all devices
- ⚡ Fast Performance: Built with Next.js 16 for speed
- Visit earlyhunt.com
- Click "Sign In" in the header
- Sign up with email (magic link), Google, or GitHub
- Click "Submit Project" in the navigation
- Paste your website URL and use AI Autofill to save time
- Complete the submission form with project details
- Choose your launch type (Free, Nofollow, or Premium)
- Select your preferred launch week
- Free Launch: Add EarlyHunt link to your website (any link works)
- Nofollow Launch: No requirements needed
- Premium Launch: Complete $10 payment
- Your project goes live on Monday 8:00 AM UTC
- Share with your network to get votes
- Track performance in your dashboard
- Compete for top 3 and win rewards!
Q: Who can submit projects to EarlyHunt?
A: Anyone who has built an AI project or digital product can submit. You'll need a working website URL and accurate project information.
Q: How do I create an account?
A: Click "Sign In" and choose email (magic link), Google, or GitHub OAuth. It's free and takes seconds.
Q: What information do I need to submit?
A: Project name, website URL, description, categories, logo, and launch week. Our AI autofill can extract most of this automatically!
Q: What's the difference between Free, Nofollow, and Premium launches?
A:
- Free: $0, badge required, nofollow by default (dofollow if you win)
- Nofollow: $0, no badge required, always nofollow
- Premium: $10, no badge required, guaranteed dofollow immediately
Q: Can I change my launch type after submission?
A: Yes, but only before your project is scheduled. Once approved and scheduled, you cannot change the launch type.
Q: Can I relaunch my project if it doesn't win?
A: Yes! If your project completes a launch week without winning, you can do a one-time premium relaunch for $10. All existing votes are preserved.
Q: How does the weekly competition work?
A: Projects launch every Monday at 8:00 AM UTC and compete for votes for 7 days. The top 3 projects with the most votes win badges and dofollow links.
Q: Can I vote for my own project?
A: Yes! We encourage creators to share their projects and get votes from their network. Authentic engagement is what matters most.
Q: How many projects compete each week?
A: Each week has 15 available slots for free and nofollow launches combined. Premium launches are unlimited and don't count toward this limit.
Q: What's the difference between nofollow and dofollow backlinks?
A:
- Nofollow: Don't pass SEO value to search engines, but still provide traffic
- Dofollow: Pass SEO authority and can improve search rankings
Q: Where will my backlink appear?
A: Your backlink appears on your project detail page, homepage listings, browse pages, and related projects sections. All links are permanent.
Q: How do I verify my backlink for Free launches?
A: Add any link to earlyhunt.com on your website (footer, about page, etc.). Our system automatically verifies it by checking your website's source code.
Q: How does Premium launch payment work?
A: Select "Premium Launch" during submission, complete the $10 payment through our secure payment processor (Polar), and your project is automatically scheduled.
Q: What payment methods do you accept?
A: All major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) through Polar. Payments are secure, encrypted, and PCI-compliant.
Q: Can I get a refund?
A: Premium launches are generally non-refundable, but we consider refunds for technical errors, service non-delivery, or duplicate payments. Contact support for assistance.
Q: What can I see in my dashboard?
A: All your submissions, current status, vote counts, rankings, launch dates, and project performance metrics. You can also edit draft submissions and manage your projects.
Q: Can I edit my project after submission?
A: Yes, you can edit draft submissions and scheduled projects (before they go live). You cannot edit website URLs or launch types after submission.
Q: How do I track votes and performance?
A: Your dashboard shows real-time vote counts, ranking positions, and status updates. You'll also receive email notifications for important milestones.
Q: What types of projects are allowed?
A: Legitimate AI projects and digital products with working websites that provide value to users. Projects must comply with our Terms of Service.
Q: Can I submit multiple projects?
A: Yes! You can submit as many projects as you like. Each project must have a unique website URL and go through the review process separately.
Q: What happens to my project after the competition ends?
A: Your project remains on EarlyHunt permanently. It stays in the directory, continues to drive traffic, and backlinks remain active for ongoing SEO benefits.
"EarlyHunt helped us get our first 1,000 users. The dofollow backlink and winner badge gave us instant credibility."
— AI Startup Founder
"The SEO benefits from the dofollow link were immediate. Our organic traffic increased by 40% in the first month."
— Indie SaaS Creator
"The weekly competition created urgency and helped us build a community around our launch. Highly recommend!"
— Product Builder
- Email: hi@earlyhunt.com
- Website: earlyhunt.com
- X/Twitter: @praneetbrar
We typically respond to emails within 24-48 hours. For urgent issues or payment problems, email is the fastest way to get assistance.
Start your journey today and get discovered by thousands of early adopters.
- 🚀 Weekly Launches: New projects every Monday
- 👥 Active Community: Thousands of early adopters
- 🏆 Winners Recognized: Top 3 projects each week
- 🔗 Backlinks Delivered: Permanent SEO benefits
- 📈 Traffic Generated: Millions of page views
- ⭐ Projects Featured: Hundreds of AI products launched
EarlyHunt is more than a launch platform—it's a community of builders, innovators, and early adopters shaping the future of AI.
Launch. Compete. Win. Grow.
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