Hacker News

Community Overview

About Hacker News

Hacker News is a social news website focusing on computer science and entrepreneurship. It is run by Paul Graham's investment fund and startup incubator, Y Combinator. In general, content that can be submitted is defined as "anything that gratifies one's intellectual curiosity.

The community at a glance

Hacker News is an online community for Technologists and Founders and startup builders with roughly 5.0M members. It uses a forum format for communication. It also includes job listings or career networking. It is the 3rd largest community in the Entrepreneurship topic page and the 3rd largest community in the Tech topic page.

5.0M Members

Frequently asked questions

Who is Hacker News for?
Best for Technologists and Founders and startup builders enthusiasts looking for a an independent setup-based community with forum discussion.
Is Hacker News free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does Hacker News have?
Roughly 5.0M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What topics does Hacker News cover?
On the Hive Index, Hacker News is organized under Technologists, Founders and startup builders.
How do I join Hacker News?
You can join Hacker News by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Tech communities like?
If you work in tech or are trying to break in, there are communities for basically every niche you can think of. The mix spans Discord servers, Slack groups, and independent forums, covering everything from general software and startup culture to more specific corners like devops, web dev, and product. Good place to start if you want to find your people in the industry.

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