Product Hunt analytics beyond the daily leaderboard
NODUS PH Radar is a specialized Product Hunt analytics tool designed as a Chrome side panel. It provides real-time tracking of the daily leaderboard, going beyond static rankings to show vote velocity and breakout alerts. Targeted at makers, marketers, and product enthusiasts, it offers a silent background snapshot loop that updates without interrupting browsing. The core value is giving users a competitive edge by revealing which launches are gaining momentum and which are stalling, all from a simple side panel that sits next to any tab. This tool fills a gap for those who need to monitor multiple Product Hunt launches simultaneously, offering a passive monitoring system that works in the background. Users can install the extension for free, open the side panel, and instantly see today's race ranked live. It is built for anyone who wants to understand the dynamics of Product Hunt beyond just the final leaderboard position.
The concrete problem PH Radar solves is the lack of real-time visibility into Product Hunt’s daily race. Makers often rely on manually refreshing the leaderboard or using third-party trackers that are slow or require constant attention. This leads to missed opportunities to engage with rising products or to adjust promotion strategies during launch day. The pain point is especially acute for those launching multiple products or competing in a crowded category, where a few votes can change rankings drastically. PH Radar eliminates the need for constant tab switching by running silently in a side panel, refreshing snapshots in the background at intervals chosen by the user. The relevance lies in its ability to surface emerging trends before they become obvious, giving users a head start in understanding market reception and competitor activity.
The first major feature group is the Daily Race and Velocity tracking. The Daily Race tab displays a live ranking of all today's launches, updated through a snapshot loop that can be set to eco, standard, or hi-fi cadence profiles. This flexibility allows users to balance freshness against API quota usage. Velocity computes votes per hour between snapshots, catching products that are accelerating before they hit the top of the leaderboard. This is useful because it highlights momentum shifts—a product might be climbing fast even if it's still low in rank, indicating viral potential. Users can identify breakout launches early, giving them time to engage or analyze what is driving growth. The combination of rank and velocity provides a dynamic view that static leaderboards cannot offer.
The second major feature group is Watch Rules and the Hunters Tab. Watch Rules allow users to define custom conditions—such as minimum votes, comments, velocity, or a specific rank threshold. When a product matches all conditions, the bell icon lights up, alerting the user without requiring them to look at the panel. This is particularly powerful for monitoring competitors or tracking products of interest without constant manual checking. The Hunters Tab focuses on tracking publishers: users can pin favorite hunters, add notes per hunter, and see all launches grouped by who hunted them. This feature is useful for understanding the influence of specific hunters and for identifying patterns in product curation. Both features work together to help users filter noise and focus on what matters.
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Launch Date2026-06-13
Pricingfree
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Ahrefs DR5/100