Show HN Hall of Fame

Show HN Hall of Fame (Volume 2) is a data story that explores fifteen years of Hacker News Show HN posts. It highlights top-performing projects, repeat fliers, and yearly top ten lists to answer questions about what makes a project successful on the platform.

Created as a resource for builders and curious developers, the page categorizes popular launches by type—such as Demos, Dev tools, Writing, and Hardware—providing a comprehensive look at historical trends and standout submissions from 2011 through 2026.