Product Hunt launch: how a chrome extension received over 1,000 upvotes and 160 comments
Product Hunt launch: how a chrome extension received over 1,000 upvotes and 160 comments
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Project summary
+1k
Product Hunt upvotes
+160
comments
Type of work: Product Hunt launch
Channels: Product Hunt only
Timeline: 1 day
Total Cost: $5,000-$7,000
The problem
With thousands of innovative products competing for attention on Product Hunt, gaining visibility and a high rank was a daunting task.
The developer was in need of a powerful solution to thrust his product into the spotlight.
The solution
The developer utilized our Product Hunt launch service to boost their visibility. He consulted & supported them with upvotes, comments & landing page feedback.
The challenges
The primary challenges during this campaign were…
The developer needed quick results to achieve visibility on launch day. This required precise timing in executing the upvote campaign.
Product Hunt’s algorithm is sensitive to sudden spikes in activity, so we had to ensure that the upvotes appeared organic and did not trigger any penalties or removals.
The outcome
| Metric | Result |
|---|---|
| Initial rank | 28 |
| Final rank | 2 |
| Upvotes achieved | +1,000 |
| Comments received | +160 |
The developer’s product witnessed a significant rank increase, moving from the 28th to the 5th position.
This swift rank advancement led to an influx of engagement, totaling 1,000+ upvotes and 160+ comments on the post.
“I gotta say, this is beyond anything I was expecting. It’s one thing to say you’re gonna bump up your visibility, but to actually see my product shoot from 28 to 2… it’s just insane! If you’re trying to get your stuff seen on Product Hunt, you gotta give this a shot. Totally worth it.”
Jay
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