Track HN
Hacker News analytics built on years of historic data. Study launches, track user activity, and find the best time to post — every story scored and ranked, every minute.
Features
What you get
Historic data
Years of score, rank, and comment snapshots for every story. Watch how any launch climbs and falls — compare trajectories across time.
User activity
Aggregated posting history, karma trends, and submission patterns for any Hacker News user. Find the best day and hour to post.
Trend research
Track which technologies are gaining attention. See domain trends, keyword shifts, and which topics are rising or fading.
Product
Dashboards
Explore the data yourself. Filter, drill down, or write SQL. Free during beta.
Reports
Research reports
Curated analyses of front page data — posting patterns, domain performance, score dynamics. New reports published regularly.
Tools
Browser extension
See score, rank, and comment history for any story — right on the Hacker News page. Spot trending stories early and track launches in real time.
Roadmap
What's next
Topic radar
Spot rising technologies and topics before they peak. Track attention shifts week over week.
Dataset access
Connect directly to our PostgreSQL database. Run your own queries on years of Hacker News data.
Alert rules
Get notified when a competitor launches on Hacker News or a topic you track gains traction.
Report generation
Get a weekly summary of front page trends, top launches, and rising domains — delivered to your inbox.
Community
Sponsors & updates
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