Head to head
MakerHunt vs WIP
MakerHunt leads the BLP Index (60 vs 46). MakerHunt has more raw reach. MakerHunt is fairer for founders without a network. MakerHunt scores higher on AI visibility.
| Dimension | MakerHunt | WIP |
|---|---|---|
| BLP Index | 60 | 46 |
| Rank | #49 | #75 |
| Type | Launch boards | Communities |
| Cycle | weekly | ongoing |
| Listing cost | Free tier | Free browsing; posting historically behind membership — confirm current plan |
| Audience | Active indie makers and early-adopter builders | Makers who ship in public |
| Traffic | Small maker community over seven days | Your followers on WIP, not the internet |
| Backlink | Dofollow on Premium or top-3 free, depending on current rules | Profile/product links; not an SEO play |
| Reach | 34 | 28 |
| Intent | 74 | 80 |
| Fairness | 82 | 50 |
| Evergreen | 68 | 40 |
| AI visibility | 40 | 24 |
| Ease | 76 | 52 |
MakerHunt
Same Monday UTC mechanic as the other Hunt weeklies, pitched at makers who will actually try the product. Useful as a feedback room; not a second traffic plan.
MakerHunt is a weekly launch competition for builders. Projects go live Monday 8:00am UTC, sit on the homepage for a week, and compete for top-3 badges. Pricing follows the Hunt-network pattern: free (often badge + nofollow), optional nofollow-without-badge, and ~$19 Premium for guaranteed dofollow and a launch story.
Full MakerHunt guideWIP
WIP rewards people who already posted todos. A stranger dropping a launch link gets nothing. If you live there, launch there.
WIP is a paid-ish maker community built on streaks and shipped todos. The launch mechanic is social: people who have watched you build will try the thing. People who have not will not care.
Full WIP guide