r/indiehackers — Complete Community Guide

115,092 membersCreated 2016

Welcome to r/indiehackers, a friendly corner of Reddit with over 115,000 members! Since 2016, this community has been a place where people share their journeys of building successful projects from the ground up. Inside, you’ll find stories, tips, and support from others who are turning their ideas into reality. Join today and be part of a group that’s all about making things happen!

What you'll find on r/indiehackers

Milestone Celebrations

People love sharing their wins, whether it's hitting $2k in sales in two weeks or finally retiring at 32 as an indie hacker. It's all about celebrating those big moments and getting some high-fives from the community.

Advice Requests

You'll see folks asking for advice on whether to sell parts of their business or how to handle rapid growth. It's a great place to get some real-world feedback from people who've been there.

Project Launch Stories

Launching a new app or SaaS is a big deal, and indie hackers love sharing their launch stories. Whether it's their first macOS app or their 39th startup, these posts are full of excitement and lessons learned.

Progress Updates

People post updates on how their projects are doing, like making $4.5K in 24 days. It's a way to keep the community in the loop and sometimes to keep themselves motivated.

Lessons Learned

Sharing what you've learned after launching multiple startups or coding for months is super common. These posts are great for getting insights into what works and what doesn't in the indie hacking world.

Coding Experiences

Sometimes it's just about the code. Whether it's 'just reading the code' or months of 'vibe coding,' these posts dive into the technical side of building products.

Inspirational Stories

You'll find posts from people who've gone from small towns to making sales, sharing their journey to inspire others. They're about proving that anyone can succeed with the right mindset and hustle.

Community Support

This is where the community comes together to support each other, whether it's through advice, encouragement, or just sharing in the excitement. It's all about building each other up.

How to Engage

Share personal milestones, big or small. People loved seeing updates like 'It’s FINALLY happening, My SaaS has made $2k in exactly 2 weeks!' because it shows progress and excitement.

Be transparent about your journey. Posts like 'I Launched 39 Startups Until One Made Me Millions. This Is What I Wish I Knew.' resonate well because they offer candid insights and lessons learned.

Pose engaging, real-life questions. The post 'Should I sell 20% of my app for $400K? Built solo in 6 months, doing ~ $14K/month after 3 weeks' sparked a lot of discussions because it was relatable and thought-provoking.

Celebrate small wins. Even something as simple as 'Launched my first macOS app ever. Woke up to 20 paying users.' can get a lot of love because it's relatable and genuine.

Share unexpected successes. Stories like 'From the tier-3 town in India to $211 sale. Now can I call myself an Indie Hacker?' capture attention by showcasing surprising achievements.

Provide updates on ongoing projects. 'Update: My SaaS has made $4.5K in 24 days' keeps people interested as they can follow your progress and root for you.

Discuss the challenges and realities of building products. Posts like '9 months of "vibe coding" a SaaS and here's what nobody tells you' are valued for their honesty and practical advice.

Highlight life-changing moments. 'I retired at 32 as an indie hacker. Here's the path I took.' intrigues people because it outlines a significant achievement and offers inspiration.