WeekHack is a weekly launch platform for indie makers that provides a full week of homepage visibility instead of a 24-hour firehose.
What is WeekHack?
WeekHack is a weekly launch platform where indie makers submit their products for a full week of exposure, from Monday 8:00 AM UTC to Sunday 11:59 PM UTC. It takes a product description, logo, screenshots, and a maker profile as input, and produces a dedicated product page with community voting, threaded comments, and a permanent dofollow backlink for top-three finishers. The platform was built by an indie maker who wanted a fair chance for solo founders.
Key Features
- Weekly launch cycle — Each product gets seven full days of homepage visibility, not seven hours.
- Dedicated product page — Includes logo, screenshots, promo code, and maker profile.
- Community voting and comments — Other makers can upvote and leave threaded feedback.
- Top-three winner rewards — Winners receive a badge, a permanent dofollow backlink, and a featured spot in the weekly newsletter.
- Free for everyone — No gatekeeping, waitlists, or invite requirements.
- Premium upgrade ($9) — Skip the queue, choose your launch week, and get a guaranteed dofollow backlink.
- SEO Growth Package ($99) — Includes premium features plus a 1,000-word review article on WeekHack.com designed to rank for "[your product] review".
Who is it for?
- Indie makers shipping side projects — Launch any side project (like Fake Tweet Generator, AI Voice Generator, etc.) and get traction without a marketing budget.
- Founders seeking backlinks — Use the free launch to earn a dofollow backlink if you finish top three, or purchase the premium tier for a guaranteed link.
- Early-stage startups — Validate interest via community votes and comments during the week-long launch window.
How does WeekHack work?
Submit your product during any week. Your launch runs from Monday 8:00 AM UTC to Sunday 11:59 PM UTC. During that week, your product appears on the homepage, and visitors can upvote and comment. At the end of the week, the top three vote-getters receive a winner badge, a permanent dofollow backlink, and a spot in the weekly winners newsletter. Premium subscribers get queue-skip and a guaranteed backlink.
Pros and cons
Pros: Free to launch; full week of visibility; community feedback; backlink opportunity; premium options available.
Cons: No free guarantee of a backlink; only top three get the free backlink; limited visibility after the week ends.
Pricing
- Free — No cost, but backlink only if you finish top three.
- Premium ($9) — Queue skip, choose launch week, guaranteed dofollow backlink.
- SEO Growth Package ($99) — Includes Premium plus a 1,000-word review article.
FAQ
Is WeekHack free to use?
Yes, launching your product on WeekHack is completely free. There are no waitlists or invite requirements.
How long does my product stay on the homepage?
Your product remains on the homepage for a full weekly cycle, from Monday 8:00 AM UTC to Sunday 11:59 PM UTC — seven full days.
How do I get a backlink?
Finish in the top three of weekly voting to earn a permanent dofollow backlink for free. Alternatively, purchase the Premium ($9) or SEO Growth Package ($99) for a guaranteed backlink.
Can I choose when to launch?
Free users cannot choose their launch week. Premium ($9) users can pick their preferred week.
