# r/indiehackers r/indiehackers is a Reddit community for indie developers. - Kind: Subreddit - Address: https://reddit.com/r/indiehackers - Submit page: https://www.reddit.com/r/indiehackers/new/ - Page: https://getlaunchlist.com/directories/subreddits/r-indiehackers ## About r/indiehackers is a Reddit community for independent developers and founders building their own products, with 198,768 subscribers listed on its about page. It is a discussion forum rather than a formal launch directory. Products are shared in posts under the Self Promotion flair, and the rules say users can self promote their product one time, with the purpose being feedback and critique rather than advertisement. Posts that mention MRR need proof, and the moderators say fake Q&A posts are not allowed. The moderators also say they are looking at restricting self promotion to certain weekdays. The pages do not list submission fees, paid listing tiers, advertising options, review times or link types. Founders should read the posting guidelines before submitting. ## How to submit Create a post with the Self Promotion flair. Each user can self promote their product one time. Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/indiehackers/about/ ## What it lists - Self promotion posts for apps and SaaS products - Founder stories and build in public updates - Technical and financial questions from indie developers - Hiring posts for paid and unpaid projects ## Who visits The community is for independent developers building their own way, according to its page title. _Written from r/indiehackers' own pages on Oct 28, 2026._ ## What we found on Oct 28, 2026 - Status: Online; we couldn't find a date on its listings - Newest listing: Not known - Price: Not known - Link: Not known - Review time: Not known - Account needed: Not known - Takes pre-launch: Not known - Badge required: Not known - Domain registered: Apr 2005 (21 years ago) - Checked: Oct 28, 2026 ## Questions ### How do I submit to r/indiehackers? Create a post with the Self Promotion flair using the Create Post button. The about page says users can self promote their product 1 time using that flair. ### Is r/indiehackers free? r/indiehackers does not say on its site whether posting is free. Its about page says anyone can view, post, and comment to the community. ### Do I need an account to submit to r/indiehackers? r/indiehackers does not say on its site whether an account is required to submit. Its rules say new reddit accounts will need to ask questions through modmail only. ### Can I advertise on r/indiehackers? r/indiehackers does not say on its site whether advertising is available. No sponsor or ad placement options with prices are listed on its pages. ### Does r/indiehackers accept pre-launch products? r/indiehackers does not say on its site whether pre-launch products are accepted. Its rules limit self promotion to one post per user with the Self Promotion flair. ### Does r/indiehackers offer a featured listing? No. The pages list no featured, priority review or boosted listing options. ### Do I need proof for revenue claims on r/indiehackers? Yes. The rules say posts containing MRR information should have proof, and the moderators say no proof means no post. ### What kinds of products does r/indiehackers list? Products are shared in posts under the Self Promotion flair, including apps and SaaS tools, according to the posts on its pages. ## History - Oct 28, 2026: submit page set to reddit.com/r/indiehackers/new - Oct 28, 2026: status changed from Live, blocks checks to Online ## Related - List: [Subreddits](https://getlaunchlist.com/directories/subreddits) - Places like it: [r/microsaas](https://getlaunchlist.com/directories/subreddits/r-microsaas), [Uneed](https://getlaunchlist.com/directories/launch-boards/uneed), [PeerPush](https://getlaunchlist.com/directories/launch-boards/peerpush), [Fazier](https://getlaunchlist.com/directories/launch-boards/fazier), [Tiny Startups](https://getlaunchlist.com/directories/launch-boards/tinystartups) - More lists: [Forums where you can share your startup](https://getlaunchlist.com/directories/forums), [Where to launch before your product is live](https://getlaunchlist.com/directories/before-you-launch), [Launch boards to launch your startup on](https://getlaunchlist.com/directories/launch-boards), [AI directories to submit your AI tool](https://getlaunchlist.com/directories/ai-directories) - [All places](https://getlaunchlist.com/directories)