How does a link get into the HN Hall of Fame?

A link must have at least 5 submissions, 3 or more distinct submitters, 3+ active years between first and latest submission, and 2 qualifying breakout events from different submitters that are at least 720 days apart.

How many links are currently in the Hall of Fame?

There are 1,169 Hall of Fame links and 1,994 Candidate links.

Can I browse links by category?

Yes, links are organized into 8 types: Essays & writing, Research & data, Books & learning, Software & code, Tools games & demos, Reference, Audio video & images, and Sites & organizations.

Is there an email newsletter for new candidates?

Yes, you can subscribe to a weekly email that lists new Hall candidates when they are published. You can unsubscribe with one click.

What other projects does OrangeCrumbs offer?

Other projects include HN Reader (stories and comments side by side with keyboard shortcuts), HN Wikipedia (Wikipedia articles shared on HN), and HN YouTube.

HN Hall of Fame — Browse legendary Hacker News links

HN Hall of Fame is a curated directory of Hacker News links that have been repeatedly resubmitted over many years, meeting strict induction criteria. It solves the problem of discovering timeless, high-quality content that the HN community keeps rediscovering, by surfacing links with complete submission histories including peak points, number of submissions, submitters, and active years. The site is built for Hacker News readers, curators, and researchers who want to explore legendary links, track resurfacing patterns, or find content by type—such as essays, software, books, or tools.

HN Hall of Fame

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