Product Hunt Algorithm Guide

This skill explains how Product Hunt's ranking algorithm works, helping you optimize your launch strategy based on publicly known factors.

When to Use This Skill

• Planning your launch strategy
• Understanding why rankings change
• Optimizing for algorithm factors
• Diagnosing ranking issues
• Setting realistic expectations

Algorithm Fundamentals

Key Insight

Upvotes ≠ Points

Product Hunt CTO Mike Kerzhner confirmed: "There is not a 1:1 correspondence between upvotes and points."