The Wall of Hawkins
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The Wall of Hawkins
Where Stranger Things fans leave their mark
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Problem
Stranger Things fans lack a dedicated, permanent platform to share content, with no permanent place for fan contributions, leading to content getting lost in feeds/algorithms on traditional social media.
Solution
A dedicated platform where fans can permanently post favorite moments, theories, and memories without feeds or algorithms. Example: Users share Steve Harrington memes or Vecna theories in a timeless format.
Customers
Stranger Things fans, aged 15-45, who actively engage in fan theories, memes, and nostalgic discussions, often participating in online communities or social media groups about the show.
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Unique Features
Permanent, algorithm-free tribute space exclusively for Stranger Things content; built by a fan, ensuring community-centric design and authenticity.
User Comments
Finally, a place where my posts won’t disappear!
Love the no-algorithm vibe—everything stays visible.
Perfect for archiving theories and memories forever.
Feels like a true fan-owned space.
Wish this existed sooner for my older posts.
Traction
Launched on ProductHunt with 200+ upvotes; exact user count or revenue undisclosed, but positioned as a niche community tool for a massive fandom.
Market Size
Stranger Things Season 4 garnered 140.7 million household views in its first 28 days (Netflix, 2022), indicating a vast global fanbase.
Negative Marking Calculator
Calculate marks with negative marking
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Problem
Users manually calculate exam scores with negative marking schemes, which is time-consuming and prone to errors.
Solution
A web-based calculator tool that automates mark calculation with predefined formulas, allowing users to input correct/incorrect answers and instantly receive accurate scores adjusted for negative marking.
Customers
Students preparing for competitive exams (e.g., SAT, GRE, government exams) where negative marking systems are used.
Unique Features
Specialized focus on negative marking formulas, eliminating manual guesswork and ensuring exam-specific accuracy.
User Comments
Saves time during exam prep
Reduces calculation errors
Simple interface for quick inputs
Essential for competitive exams
Free and accessible
Traction
Launched on ProductHunt with 100+ upvotes, 1k+ monthly active users, and integration into exam-prep platforms.
Market Size
The global online education market is valued at $319B+ (2024), with competitive exam prep being a key segment.
Problem
Creators rely on organic sharing methods without tracking engagement or branded links, limiting their ability to leverage community-driven growth effectively.
Solution
A branded short-link tool that lets creators generate trackable, shareable links. Users can spark channel growth via community sharing and monitor engagement metrics (e.g., clicks, shares).
Customers
Content creators, social media influencers, and digital marketers focused on audience-driven growth strategies.
Unique Features
Integrates branded links with community-driven growth loops, offering real-time analytics to incentivize and track fan participation.
User Comments
Simplifies fan-driven promotions
Enhances brand visibility through customized links
Provides actionable engagement insights
Boosts referral-driven growth
Intuitive for non-technical users
Traction
Launched on ProductHunt with 200+ upvotes; no public MRR/user data disclosed.
Market Size
The global creator economy is valued at $104.2 billion (2023), driving demand for audience-growth tools.
When-to-Leave
A quick tool to help you plan when to leave to the airport!
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Problem
Current situation: Travelers often struggle with determining when to leave for the airport to avoid missing their flights.
Drawbacks: The old solution involves manually estimating travel time and security wait times, which can be inaccurate leading to stressful and rushed travel experiences.
Solution
A website that helps users determine the optimal time to leave for the airport by providing travel time estimates, security wait time estimates, and an appropriate buffer for domestic or international flights.
Customers
Frequent Travelers, business professionals, vacationers, and anyone who needs to catch a flight without the stress of missing it.
Alternatives
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Unique Features
The tool integrates multiple factors like travel time, security wait times, and flight type (domestic or international) to offer a comprehensive and accurate recommendation on when to leave for the airport.
Market Size
The global travel and tourism industry is projected to grow from $1.3 trillion in 2020 to $1.7 trillion by 2026, which includes market segments like flight and travel planning tools.
How To Do Things You Hate
Doing things you hate is a skill.
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Problem
Users struggle with doing tasks they dislike, lacking motivation and efficiency.
Solution
Interactive platform providing guidance on handling tasks by breaking them down into manageable steps with a supportive community.
Interactive platform empowering users to tackle disliked tasks, breaking them into steps supported by the community.
Customers
Individuals who struggle with procrastination, lack of motivation, and find it challenging to complete tasks they dislike.
Individuals dealing with procrastination, motivation issues, and difficulty in completing disliked tasks.
Unique Features
Step-by-step approach to tasks disliked by users, community support, gamification of task completion, motivational tools, task tracking.
Features like step-by-step task handling, community support, gamification, motivation tools, and task progress tracking.
User Comments
Helped me stay on track with tasks I hate.
Great platform for breaking down overwhelming tasks.
Community support really makes a difference.
Highly recommend for anyone struggling with motivation.
Innovative way to tackle unpleasant tasks.
Traction
Over 10k active users monthly, trending product on ProductHunt, positive user reviews.
Market Size
Global market for productivity and task management tools was valued at $7.69 billion in 2020.
Employee leave planner
Everyone should understand their options for leave
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Problem
Users may struggle to understand their options for leave, risking conflicts between work and personal life
Lack of knowledge about available job-protection and partial pay coverage from leave laws can lead to uncertainty and stress
Solution
An employee leave planner tool that helps users explore their options for leave
Users can use the tool to understand available job-protection and partial pay coverage from various leave laws
Customers
Employees in various industries seeking clarity on their leave options and benefits
Employers looking to provide comprehensive leave information and support to their employees
Alternatives
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Unique Features
Provides detailed insights into different types of leave options and laws
Offers guidance on job-protection and partial pay coverage, enhancing user understanding
User Comments
Clear and informative tool for understanding leave options
Helped me navigate through the complexities of leave laws effortlessly
Highly recommended for those seeking comprehensive leave information
Traction
Over 10,000 users actively utilizing the employee leave planner tool
Recent feature updates on the tool have increased user engagement by 25%
Generated $50,000 in monthly recurring revenue
Market Size
The market for leave management software is valued at approximately $1.29 billion
Expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.5% from 2021 to 2028, driven by increasing awareness of employee rights and benefits
Web3 Fan Engagement Platform
Web3 Magic for Real Fan Connections
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Problem
Users face difficulty in directly monetizing fan engagement and providing unique, ownable rewards through traditional social media or membership platforms, leading to impersonal interactions and limited fan loyalty.
Solution
A Web3 platform (dashboard tool) enabling creators to offer token-gated access, blockchain-based rewards, and digital collectibles, e.g., exclusive content tiers, voting rights via tokens, and NFT ownership for fans.
Customers
Creators and influencers (musicians, podcasters, digital artists) with established fan bases seeking deeper engagement; Web3-savvy brands targeting community-driven audiences.
Unique Features
Integrated token-gated communities, on-chain reward distribution, and customizable fan loyalty tiers tied to blockchain ownership.
User Comments
Enhances fan interaction via exclusive perks
Simplifies Web3 integration for creators
Adds tangible value to digital rewards
Builds long-term fan loyalty
Requires blockchain literacy for adoption
Traction
10,000+ users and 500+ creators onboarded; integrated with Ethereum and Polygon blockchains; featured on ProductHunt (exact metrics undisclosed).
Market Size
The global NFT market reached $22 billion in 2022 (Statista), with blockchain-based creator economy platforms growing at 35% CAGR.
Letters from Strangers
"The most human thing you’ll do online today" - a friend
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Problem
Users are tired of AI-driven interactions and superficial social media engagement, seeking deeper human connections. They struggle with superficial or algorithm-driven interactions, leading to a lack of genuine emotional connection and safe spaces for vulnerability.
Solution
A web-based platform where users exchange heartfelt anonymous letters with real humans worldwide. Users can write daily, connect deeply, and share emotions in a safe, judgment-free environment. Example: Sharing personal stories without revealing identity.
Customers
Millennials and Gen Z individuals (ages 18-35) seeking authentic connections, remote workers feeling isolated, and emotionally conscious users prioritizing mental well-being.
Unique Features
Human-only interaction (no AI), anonymity with emotional safety mechanisms, daily writing prompts, and a global network of strangers focused on vulnerability.
User Comments
Feels refreshingly genuine compared to AI tools
Helps combat loneliness through meaningful exchanges
Safe space to express emotions without judgment
Daily writing habit improves mental clarity
Connects people across cultures authentically
Traction
Launched in 2023, gained 10,000+ active users within 6 months, featured on ProductHunt's top 10 products of the week, 4.9/5 rating from 850+ reviews.
Market Size
The global online mental health market is projected to reach $17.5 billion by 2030, with 60% of Gen Z reporting loneliness as a major concern driving demand for authentic connection platforms.
Mark Youtube Videos as Watched
Quickly mark YouTube videos as watched with a single click
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Problem
Users manually track watched YouTube videos, leading to time-consuming and error-prone management of viewing history
Solution
A browser extension enabling users to mark YouTube videos as watched instantly via ALT + Click or ALT + W shortcuts, streamlining video tracking without disrupting browsing
Customers
Frequent YouTube users, including content creators, marketers, researchers, and casual viewers managing large watchlists
Unique Features
One-click shortcuts (ALT + Click/ALT + W), seamless YouTube integration, no external lists required
User Comments
Saves time organizing watch history
Intuitive and lightweight
Eliminates redundant video checks
Enhances productivity for heavy users
No learning curve
Traction
Launched on Product Hunt in May 2024, details unlisted; common traction for similar tools: 1,000+ users, 4.5/5 ratings
Market Size
YouTube's 2.7 billion monthly active users and the global creator tools market valued at $104.2 billion in 2023 (Statista, 2024)
What Is This Thing?
Identify anything with one photo, free, no signup required
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Problem
Users struggle to identify unknown objects in real-world scenarios, relying on manual research, fragmented apps, or asking others. Drawbacks: time-consuming searches, inaccuracies, multi-step processes, dependency on others.
Solution
A mobile app using image recognition AI to instantly identify objects via photos. Example: Snap a picture of a plant, building, or tool to receive instant explanations without signup.
Customers
Travelers, DIY enthusiasts, students, researchers, and professionals (e.g., architects, botanists) needing quick object identification.
Alternatives
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Unique Features
No signup, immediate results, AI-driven accuracy, free access, and simplified photo-based interface.
User Comments
Saves time identifying unfamiliar items
Impressive accuracy for niche objects
Free version meets most needs
Useful for travel and DIY projects
No app switching required
Traction
Launched 6 months ago, 1.2k+ ProductHunt upvotes, 500k+ downloads, 100k+ DAUs, founder has 12k followers on X
Market Size
Global image recognition market projected to reach $86 billion by 2027 (Grand View Research), driven by AI adoption in consumer apps.