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Show HN is the part of Hacker News where people share something they made. UpPeek is a curated daily discovery site where a product keeps a permanent page and founders get tools to grow.
Show HN is a community thread that competes for the front page and moves down as new posts arrive. UpPeek gives every approved product a permanent page and a chance to be featured among five daily picks.
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FormatA permanent product page and a daily curated fiveA post that competes for attention and moves down as new posts arrive
AudienceVisitors who enjoy discovering new apps, tools and hidden gemsA largely technical, developer-leaning community
ControlCurated by UpPeek, with Spots from visitorsThe community decides; results are unpredictable and rules against asking for votes apply
CostFree to submitFree to post, with community guidelines to follow
Details about Hacker News (Show HN) come from its own website as of October 2026 and can change. Please check Hacker News (Show HN) directly for current features and pricing.
Common questions
Should I post a Show HN and list on UpPeek?
Many founders do both. A Show HN can bring a burst of technical feedback, and a permanent UpPeek page gives later visitors somewhere to land. Read the Show HN guidelines first and never ask for votes.
They can work together.
Use the channel that fits today’s job. A founder can launch or learn elsewhere, then use UpPeek as the permanent discovery page and next-step growth layer.