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    Product Hunt Live Stats Dashboard

    Real-time benchmarks showing how many upvotes and comments today's top products are getting. Use this data to plan your launch.

    Last updated: 7/11/2026, 11:40:58 AM

    Today's Key Metrics

    #1 Product Upvotes
    267

    Current leader today

    #5 Product Upvotes
    113

    Threshold for Top 5

    Avg Upvotes
    132

    Across top 8 products

    Avg Comments
    9

    Engagement benchmark

    Median Upvotes
    115

    Middle-of-pack threshold

    Top Comments
    21

    Most-discussed product

    Products Tracked
    8

    Top products today

    Competition Level
    Medium

    Good launch window

    Today's Product Hunt Leaderboard

    #1
    Effects SDK
    Effects SDK

    AI video & audio effects SDK for real-time apps

    267
    upvotes
    21
    comments
    #2
    San Fran Sim
    San Fran Sim

    A startup tycoon game

    135
    upvotes
    17
    comments
    #3
    Cloudflare Drop
    Cloudflare Drop

    Drop your folder in browser & deploy instantly on Cloudflare

    134
    upvotes
    1
    comments
    #4
    Kickbacks CLI
    Kickbacks CLI

    The terminal and Mac menu bar companion for Kickbacks.ai

    116
    upvotes
    5
    comments
    #5
    ChatGPT Work
    ChatGPT Work

    Partner for your most ambitious work

    113
    upvotes
    6
    comments
    #6
    Breathing In Labour
    Breathing In Labour

    A distraction-free breathing app for labor preparation

    100
    upvotes
    3
    comments
    #7
    Basedash SCIM
    Basedash SCIM

    Your org changes. Access keeps up.

    97
    upvotes
    9
    comments
    #8
    SoundPipe
    SoundPipe

    SoundPipe is a mixing board for your Mac

    97
    upvotes
    10
    comments

    How to Use These Stats for Your Launch

    Set Realistic Targets

    Use the #1 and #5 thresholds above to set your upvote goals. On high-competition days, you'll need more engagement to rank.

    Choose Your Launch Day

    Check back daily. Low-competition days (fewer upvotes for #1) are ideal launch windows. Tuesday-Thursday typically see moderate competition.

    Benchmark Your Category

    Products in AI and developer tools tend to get more upvotes. Niche categories may need fewer votes to rank high.

    Plan Your Engagement

    Check our pricing page to find the right engagement package for your target rank.

    Understanding Product Hunt Statistics

    Product Hunt rankings are determined by a proprietary algorithm that considers upvote velocity, account quality, comment engagement, and time of day. The stats on this page reflect real-time data from today's top products, giving you an accurate picture of current competition levels.

    How Many Upvotes Do You Need?

    The number of upvotes needed for Product of the Day varies significantly. On quiet days, 200-300 upvotes can secure #1. On competitive days (major product launches), you might need 600+ upvotes. This dashboard helps you gauge daily competition so you can time your launch strategically.

    Why Comments Matter

    Product Hunt's algorithm weighs comments heavily. Products with high comment-to-upvote ratios typically rank better because comments signal genuine interest. Aim for at least 1 comment per 5-7 upvotes for optimal algorithmic performance.