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Clout Clock vs Product Hunt
Product Hunt is the internet's launch day. Clout Clock is the day after — and every day after that.
The short version
A launch gets you one loud day. An always-on leaderboard gets you a place to keep competing between launches. Clout Clock is that place: a live leaderboard where attention has to be re-earned daily, not a one-shot vote.
Where Clout Clock differs
- Ongoing competition, not a one-day launch. Rankings move every day because clout decays 1 per listing per day.
- No launch-date lottery. List whenever you're ready — no queues, no voting windows, no "launch day or nothing."
- City boards. Local businesses get a leaderboard too — 35 cities plus global — not just tech products.
- Audience participation. Anyone can give clout to a favorite shop, SaaS, or local business, not just upvote once on launch day.
- Free to stay on the board. Listing is free with 250 starting clout; optional packs are one-time, not subscriptions.
Where Product Hunt fits better
For a brand-new product with a launch-day plan — press, hunters, a big push — Product Hunt's audience spike is hard to beat for a single day of exposure. Clout Clock complements it: between launches, it's where a site keeps fighting for attention every day.
FAQ
What is the main difference between Clout Clock and Product Hunt?
Product Hunt is a one-day launch: your product gets one big day and then the moment passes. Clout Clock runs every day — attention decays 1 clout per listing per day, so the board always shows who's earning attention right now.
Can I list on Clout Clock any day, or is there a launch schedule?
Any day. There is no schedule, no queue, and no vote deadline. Listings go live immediately and can climb whenever they earn attention.
Does Clout Clock replace a Product Hunt launch?
They do different jobs. A launch brings a spike; Clout Clock gives your site a permanent, always-on place where ongoing effort keeps it visible. Many sites do both.
Is Clout Clock for products only?
No. Clout Clock covers local businesses, SaaS, and websites of every kind, with 35 city leaderboards plus a global board.
The board never sleeps — and neither does your listing's chance to climb.
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