I launched on Product Hunt with 0 followers — honest results
Yesterday, I launched my macOS app "Hiyoko AutoSync" on Product Hunt.
The result: 4 upvotes. Small number on paper. But honestly? More reaction than I expected.
What I was actually afraid of
It wasn't nervousness exactly — it was the fear that nobody would even see it.
Zero followers on X. Maybe 1–2 on other platforms. On dev.to, I had no idea if anyone was reading at all. I launched with basically no social foundation whatsoever.
What actually happened
People saw it. For real.
Even with zero followers, getting listed on Product Hunt's feed means people can find you. The people who upvoted me had no connection to my social accounts — they were strangers who just came across it.
The feeling of "someone knows this exists now" hit harder than the number itself.
What I learned as an indie dev
・Launching with zero followers is still worth doing
・Even when you're scared, the move is to take action and get yourself out there
・The act of shipping itself becomes the foundation for what comes next
I'll keep launching
I have more apps I'm proud of under the Hiyoko brand. With this experience under my belt, I think I can do better next time.
Product Hunt isn't just for people with an audience — and I'm going to keep proving that.
If you're curious, the Product Hunt launch is still live for the next couple of hours — would love your support!
🐤Hiyoko AutoSync on Product Hunt
https://www.producthunt.com/products/hiyoko-autosync?utm_source=other&utm_medium=social
