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Shoutouts Updates

Today, I noticed a small update on my profile while replying to your comments.

A new button has been added specifically, the option to "downvote" a comment.

We recently discussed the changes that took place on the platform in 2025, so it s clear that the approach to Product Hunt will need to evolve as well.

Some features were removed, others were added, but there are still opportunities to gain visibility.

Personally, I believe (and still stand by it) that there are no shortcuts to success, only well-thought-out and applied tactics.

What marketing tactics for a successful product hunt launch have worked for you or grabbed your attention immediately?

Building a team or want to join a startup?

Founders, teams, and startups drop a comment if you're hiring.

@-mentions now have autocomplete on mobile Tag your friends to bring them in on the conversation!

New launch-day dashboard for makers with social link tracking Track your points and ranking over the course of the day and see which social posts are bringing you the most support.

Building a team or want to join a startup? #MayThe4thBeWithYou

Founders, teams, and startups drop a comment if you're hiring.

Got a launch coming up? Don t go in blind share your upcoming Product Hunt launch here and get early feedback from fellow makers.

Whether you want thoughts on your:

• Tagline or messaging

• Screenshots or video

• First comment

• Timing or strategy

Building a team or want to join a startup? Let's kick 2026 off to a great start.

Founders, teams, and startups drop a comment if you're hiring.

By engagement, I mean upvotes, comments, shares basically anything that helps your product get to the top of the voting.

Do you have an overview of which tactics were most effective in this regard?