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Founded 2007 · San Francisco

Hacker News

Community-ranked link aggregator that functions as the industry's front page.

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Not a publication in the traditional sense, Hacker News nonetheless determines what a large share of engineers read each day. Front-page placement remains one of the highest-value distribution events for technical products.

Notable for

  • Front-page traffic spikes
  • Unusually deep technical comment threads
  • Show HN launches

Editorial stance

No editorial line; ranking is community-driven with light moderation.

FAQ

Common questions

Does Hacker News have a paywall?

No — Hacker News is free to read.

How often does Hacker News publish?

Continuous, community-submitted, reaching an estimated 12M monthly readers.