What is HN Alerts?
HN Alerts watches Hacker News every few minutes, ranks stories by up-to-the-second velocity, and notifies you the instant something takes off. Perfect for founders, dev-rels, and curious hackers who hate FOMO but love signal.
Problem
Users need to manually monitor Hacker News for trending posts, leading to inefficiency and potential missed timely opportunities.
Solution
A real-time email alert tool that automatically tracks Hacker News post velocity and sends instant notifications when stories trend. Example: Users receive emails within minutes of a post gaining traction.
Customers
Founders, developer relations professionals, and tech enthusiasts seeking timely insights from Hacker News trends.
Unique Features
Uses velocity-based ranking (not just upvotes) to detect trending posts instantly, ensuring users act before stories peak.
User Comments
Saves time from manual checks
Critical for catching early trends
Simple setup
Reduces FOMO
Accurate alerts
Traction
500+ upvotes on ProductHunt, launched 2 months ago, exact revenue/user data unavailable.
Market Size
Hacker News has ~3 million monthly active users, creating demand for trend-tracking tools among professionals.
