One thing I didn’t expect: some users told me the app makes them anxious, others say it’s the first time they actually finish tasks. That polarization itself has been interesting to observe.
It really depends on your expectation of the Product Hunt launch.
If your aim is to secure the #1 rank and attract thousands of users to discover your product-market fit, Product Hunt might not be the best platform for you.
However, if you're looking to find beta users for your MVP, Product Hunt can still be effective, but don't rely on it exclusively—use it as one of several channels.
As a daily active user on Product Hunt, I have seen some products rapidly gaining traction by ranking high, but not all top-ranked products will survive or succeed.
In a word, don't overestimate or underestimate it.
We've seen so many directory sites initially offered free services but eventually switched to paid models. Many of these sites vanished within a few months.
I hope you'll keep building and growing it to the best one that lasts long.