A curated list of websites and subreddits where founders can promote their startups to find early users and get feedback.
Places To Post Your Startup is a curated directory of online platforms and communities where startup founders can promote their products to find early users and gather feedback. It compiles websites and subreddits specifically useful for beta user acquisition, product launches, and startup visibility. The resource originated from Hacker News discussions and is maintained as an open-source list.
Early-stage startup founders, indie hackers, solo entrepreneurs, and product builders who need to attract initial users and get feedback on their new products. It's particularly valuable for those launching SaaS products, side projects, or tech startups.
Developers choose this because it provides a comprehensive, vetted list of promotion channels in one place, saving hours of research. Unlike scattered blog posts, it's community-sourced from actual founder experiences and is completely free and open-source.
Compiled list of links from "Ask HN: Where can I post my startup to get beta users?"
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With over 80 links split into Reddit communities and general websites, it saves founders hours of scattered research by providing a one-stop list.
Originated from Hacker News threads where founders shared actual successful platforms, ensuring the listings are practical and tested by peers.
Released under CC0 license, it's completely free to use, modify, and contribute to, with no paywalls or restrictions, mirrored to a dedicated website for easy access.
Links are listed without vetting, ratings, or user reviews, so effectiveness varies widely and requires trial and error from users.
As a static list with no automatic updates, some platforms may have changed policies or shut down, relying on manual contributions for freshness.
Only provides links without advice on optimal posting strategies, engagement tips, or success metrics, leaving users to figure out best practices on their own.