Do you think Product Hunt still serves its original purpose?

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I was scrolling through the Product Hunt discussion section when I stumbled upon a post by @busmark_w_nika 
🔗https://www.producthunt.com/discussions/the-most-common-question-about-product-hunt-my-reaction  that totally blew my mind. 
It resonated with me so much, that I couldn’t help but reflect on the whole purpose of using Product Hunt.

It made me wonder when you think of Product Hunt today, what do you think of?

Is it still the go-to place for product launches, or has it turned into more of a platform for visibility? How do you personally use it to gather feedback, boost visibility, or something else entirely?

aswini kumar palo · Accepted Answer

I will say both. It is used for visibility as well as Product launch. Without visibility launching a product does not make sence. If you do not get feedback on your product then how can you enhance the product. With vissibility people of interest can be found.

Safaa Bird · Answer

Honestly, I see it more as a visibility tool these days. It’s still great, but I miss the early days when feedback felt more organic.

JinHyeong Kim · Answer

Product Hunt still serves as a key platform for product launches, but its role has definitely evolved. While it’s great for visibility and building initial buzz, it’s also become a space to gather feedback, validate ideas, and connect with early adopters. For me, it’s not just about launching—it’s about engaging with a community that values innovation and discovery.

Business Marketing with Nika · Answer

Hey Amit, I am happy that the topic sparked the discussion and another food for thought even after several days. That was the purpose.

I have to say (and maybe it is a sentiment) that I have a relationship/connection to this platform.

It started as @rrhoover's newsletter, where he cherry-picked useful tools for himself. People liked it so much that he continued, and the platform was created then.

So an entity (PH) still approves what is/is not suitable to show. (this is a similarity)

What could have changed significantly is the extent of this platform. People took over it in terms of usage and the decision-making is more (maybe it should be more) done collectively by the community as we became a significant part of the platform by submitting our products.

I think that the platform ATM is trying to find itself. To be attractive to more parties [makers (companies/startups), the platform itself, regular users/visitors and investors/VCs].

It is not easy.

Yerang Park | AI-Powered Vision · Answer

Yes, Product Hunt continues to serve as a platform for discovering innovative products. While the way people engage may have evolved, the core purpose of fostering innovation remains intact.

William Campbell · Answer

While the landscape has evolved. Product Hunt continues to bring great products to lights  and spark conversations.

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Product Hunt does more than launches now, but I appreciate its role in helping new products gain recognition, Feedback is definitely still a huge part of it for me.

Isabella Jane · Answer

I think Product Hunt still works as an excellent launch platform, though it's also evolved into a space for discovery and visibility.

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For me it’s still where i find cool tools i would not have seen otherwise so yes.

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Product Hunt still serves its purpose but the real value depend on how engaged the community stays

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Personally, I use it to gauge interest and boost  visibility, but I don’t rely on it for in depth feedback anymore.

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Launching there still feels me effective, but it’s hard to ignore how marketing buzz is taking over the space where real discussions used to happen.

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Even though it's getting difficult to get recognized due to the increasing number of brands, I still think it's a terrific location to uncover upcoming tools.

Lucas Michael · Answer

I feel like Product Hunt has expanded in terms of scope, but the community-driven spirit remains strong. It still brings fresh perspectives and products to the forefront.

Do you think Product Hunt still serves its original purpose?

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