Question 1

What is Launch Map?

Accepted Answer

Launch Map is a live world map of every product launching on Product Hunt. Each pin represents one launch with the maker's city, product name, tagline, and a link to the Product Hunt post.

Question 2

How do I pin my launch?

Accepted Answer

Click the Pin your launch button, paste your Product Hunt URL, confirm product details, and pick your city. Your pin appears on the map instantly.

Question 3

How is the data gathered?

Accepted Answer

Product metadata (name, tagline, topics, maker handle, maker avatar) is fetched from the public Product Hunt page. The city is geocoded with Mapbox.

Question 4

How often does Launch Map update?

Accepted Answer

The map, globe, graph, and leaderboard all refresh every 8 seconds while open.