What is Top Indie Hackers?
A community-powered leaderboard for indie makers on X. Anyone can vote and add their favorite builders. Top 3 get gold, silver, and bronze. Early entries rise faster.
Problem
Users previously had to manually discover and track top indie makers on X (Twitter), leading to discover and track top indie makers efficiently due to fragmented discovery and reliance on personal networks.
Solution
A community-powered leaderboard tool where users can vote for indie makers, see real-time rankings, and track top builders. Example: Users add makers to the leaderboard, vote, and watch rankings shift based on community engagement.
Customers
Indie makers, startup founders, and tech enthusiasts seeking inspiration, networking, or visibility within the indie product-building community.
Unique Features
Community-driven voting system, dynamic leaderboard with gold/silver/bronze badges, and early-entry ranking boosts to incentivize participation.
User Comments
Helps indie makers gain visibility
Community-driven rankings feel authentic
Easy to vote and track trends
Gamification motivates engagement
Needs broader maker discovery features
Traction
Launched recently on Product Hunt with 500+ upvotes, 1,000+ indie makers listed, and 200+ daily active voters. Founder has 1.2K followers on X.
Market Size
The global indie maker community is estimated at 500,000+ active creators, with platforms like Product Hunt generating $10M+ annual revenue from this niche.
