Independent Communities for Building in Public

FAQ

What are building in public communities?

Communities for indie makers and founders who share their journey openly, from revenue milestones and product launches to failures and lessons learned. Discord and Circle host most of the action, with a culture of public accountability and mutual support between small-team and solo builders.

How many Building in Public independent communities are listed on Hive Index?

Hive Index lists 4 Building in Public independent communities on Independent Platforms. Most listings with size data are small (50%) or medium (25%). We only have a handful of listings so far, so treat these numbers as directional. The main Building in Public topic page covers every platform we track for this topic.

What features do these independent communities include?

Forum is the most common (100%). Others that show up often include newsletter and live chat. Use the feature filters above the list to narrow results.

Are building in public independent communities free to join?

All 4 listings on this page are free to join (no paid membership or application gate listed). Access rules can still change on the community side.

Which building in public independent communities are most popular on Hive Index?

On Hive Index, the default Popular sort surfaces Build in public, skillShack(⚡);, Open Makers, and Astramind first. Popularity reflects visitor interest in communities on the site, not a universal quality score. Use the sort menu for Ratings, Largest, or Newest.

How does Hive Index collect and rank listings?

Listings are submitted by community builders and researchers, reviewed for topic relevance, and updated with platform, feature, member, review, and traffic data where available. Member counts are approximate. Popular reflects visitor interest in communities on the site, with richer profiles breaking ties. Ratings, Largest, and Newest use review scores, reported member counts, and listing age instead.

When was this list last updated?

This page was last updated 9/25/2023, based on the most recent change to the topic or its listings. We refresh entries when communities are submitted, claimed, or reviewed, and we update member counts, features, and traffic data on an ongoing basis.