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.

Use Cases

Builders researching successful past Hacker News project launches
Developers looking for historical data stories about Hacker News
Tech enthusiasts browsing top-voted Show HN projects by year