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Submit your tool to Hatchr

Hatchr is a build in public community where makers create project pages with timelines, posts and topic groups called Nests. A separate startup page adds a logo, stage, founding year and a link to the product.

Go to the submit page Dofollow link Free; optional Pro at $9.99 a month

Is Hatchr worth it?

Worth an hour if you already post progress updates and want a timeline page for your product. The link only exists on a startup page, not on a plain project, so set up the startup part as well. The link has no nofollow, but the page is rendered in the browser by JavaScript, so its SEO value is modest. Traffic looks small: recent trending projects show one or two upvotes. Treat it as a portfolio and a place to post updates, not a launch day.

Who should submit to Hatchr?

Suits indie makers, students and early founders who like to build in public and post regular updates, especially those in India, where the site is based and also bills in rupees. Less useful for a B2B SaaS that wants buyers or a quick traffic spike, since the feed is a mix of side projects, research work and SEO agency pages.

What you need before you submit

  • An account (email or Google sign-up)
  • A project title and description
  • Up to five categories and an optional cover image
  • For the startup page: product URL, stage, founding year, your role and a square logo

How to submit to Hatchr

  1. Sign up and finish or skip the profile setup
  2. Create a project with a title, description and categories
  3. Open the project settings and request a startup page with your product URL
  4. Post timeline updates so the project stays in the feed

Hatchr: pros and cons

Pros

  • Free to use
  • Startup pages carry a followed link to your site
  • Timeline format suits regular updates
  • Embed widget can show your projects on your own site

Cons

  • A plain project has no link to your site
  • Pages are rendered with JavaScript, so crawlers that do not run scripts see little
  • Small audience with low vote counts
  • Feed includes spammy SEO service posts

Tips for Hatchr

  • Do the startup page step, since that is where the link lives
  • One report says the startup request needs an account at least 7 days old, so sign up early
  • Post short updates over several weeks rather than one big post
  • Join the Nests that match your product, such as AI/ML or SEO

Questions about Hatchr

How much does it cost to list a tool on Hatchr?
Listing a tool on Hatchr is free; optional Pro at $9.99 a month.
Does Hatchr give a dofollow link?
Yes. A listing on Hatchr links to your site with a dofollow link.
Does Hatchr ask for a backlink or a badge?
No. It lists a tool without asking for a badge or a link back.
How long does Hatchr take to list a tool?
Projects go live at once; startup pages are reviewed.
Does Hatchr give a dofollow link?
Yes, on startup pages. Checked in November 2026: the Visit Site links on three startup pages carried rel=noopener noreferrer with no nofollow. Plain projects have no outbound link at all.
What does Hatchr cost?
Posting projects and startup pages is free. Pro costs $9.99 a month or $99.99 a year on the pricing page, or 249 rupees a month billed yearly on the About page, and adds analytics, themes and priority in Discover.
Is Hatchr a launch platform?
Not exactly. It is a build in public community where each project gets a timeline, so it rewards repeat updates more than a single launch day.
How fast does a listing go live?
A project is published as soon as you create it. The startup page with the product link goes through a review, and the site does not state how long that takes.

Facts checked . DR: Domain Rating by Ahrefs, checked . DR 4 is Ahrefs' new model, shown on ahrefs.com from 1 December 2026. DR changes; check a place before you pay for it.

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