Product Hunt

API

Access trending tech products and community content via API

Overview

The Product Hunt API offers RESTful endpoints to retrieve data on trending tech products, user profiles, posts, and comments. Responses are in JSON format, enabling integration with apps, blogs, or analytics tools. Key endpoints include /posts (featured products), /users (user info), and /comments (product feedback). Use cases range from building product discovery platforms to generating tech trend reports or embedding Product Hunt content into marketing materials. It requires OAuth2 authentication for secure access to real-time product data.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://api.producthunt.com/v2/docs')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful
JSON responses
OAuth2 authentication
Trending product data
User & comment insights

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Product Hunt API free to use?

Yes, non-commercial use is free with rate limits; commercial plans require additional permissions.

? Does it require an API Key?

Yes, you need to apply for an API key and use OAuth2 authentication to access endpoints.

? What is the response format?

All responses are in JSON format, ideal for modern application integration.

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Tool Info

Pricing Freemium

Category Social

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Up-to-date tech product content
⊕ Well-documented endpoints
⊕ Secure OAuth2 access
⊕ Rich metadata for products

Cons

⊖ Rate-limited requests
⊖ Requires API key application
⊖ Limited commercial use without approval