Product Hunt Launch Monitor

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Are you spending hours manually collecting Product Hunt product data—names, descriptions, makers, votes, comments, categories, and more? With thousands of launches, startups, and innovations to browse through, finding the right data or conducting research has become incredibly time-consuming for entrepreneurs, investors, analysts, and product enthusiasts.

BrowserAct automates the entire process. Extract structured data from Product Hunt in minutes, not hours—no coding required.

What Does BrowserAct Product Hunt Scraper Do?

Automatically extract comprehensive Product Hunt resource data with our powerful Product Hunt scraper tool. Capture product names, descriptions, maker profiles, upvote counts, comment threads, categories, launch dates, and links to product pages from any Product Hunt page. Enjoy flexible filtering and output options for comprehensive market analysis—no coding required.

Our Product Hunt scraper is built for seamless integration with automation platforms like Make.com, making it ideal for ongoing monitoring and competitive intelligence tasks.

What Data Can I Extract from Product Hunt?

With BrowserAct's Product Hunt Scraper, you can pull a wide range of publicly available data for analysis. Here's a breakdown:

Product Hunt Launches & Features

Product names
Descriptions and taglines
Maker names and profiles
Upvote counts
Comment counts and threads
Categories and topics
Launch dates
Links to product pages and websites

Key Features of Product Hunt Scraper

Customizable Parameters: Adjust extraction scope to match your research needs
Flexible Selection: Set max items for bulk extraction across multiple pages
Comprehensive Data Capture: Extracts complete product profiles with all metadata
Structured Output: Preserves data relationships for easy analysis
Multi-Page Support: Compatible with launch listings, category pages, and search results
Automation-Ready: Seamlessly integrates with Make.com and other platforms

How to Scrape Product Hunt

Quick Start Guide: How to Use Product Hunt Scraper in One Click

If you want to quickly start experiencing scraping Product Hunt, simply use our pre-built "Product Hunt Scraper" template for instant setup and start scraping Product Hunt effortlessly.

Register Account: Create a free BrowserAct account using your email
Configure Parameters: Fill in necessary inputs like Target_url (e.g., "https://www.producthunt.com/search?q=example") – or use defaults to learn how to scrape Product Hunt quickly
Start Execution: Click "Start" to run the workflow
Download Data: Once complete, download the results file from Product Hunt scraping

How to Build a Product Hunt Scraper Workflow: Step by Step

Product Hunt Scraper workflow building with BrowserAct requires no coding skills—it's automation-ready and easy to set up. Follow these step-by-step instructions to get started.

Determine Your Scope

Decide the number of results to extract (e.g., 50 results with complete details). Adjust parameters based on your research needs.

Start Node Parameter Settings

Product_Hunt: Enter your Product Hunt link (e.g., https://www.producthunt.com/)

Note: Customize based on needs—works with launch listings, category pages, or search results.

Visit Page

In the prompt box, enter Visit / Product_Hunt – this will navigate to the target URL.

Add Extract Data

In the prompt box, enter:

from the Reviews extract Name and add it to "Name" 
- add Rating to "Rating" 
- add review text to "Review"

Note: You can specify the exact location of the data to be collected on the page to increase the accuracy of data extraction.

Output Data

Export in JSON, CSV, XML, or Excel formats.

Key Benefits of Product Hunt Scraper

Product Hunt Scraper offers a range of advantages that make data extraction simple, efficient, and powerful. Here's why it's a top choice for Product Hunt web scraping:

✅ No Coding Required: Set up and run extractions effortlessly without any programming skills—perfect for beginners and pros alike

✅ Customizable and Flexible: Adjust parameters like item limits, data fields, and target URLs to tailor results to your exact needs

✅ Structured Data Output: Maintains organized data in structured formats (e.g., JSON, CSV, Excel) for easy analysis and integration

✅ Automation Integration: Seamlessly works with Make, n8n, and other platforms for scheduled, hands-off web scraping

✅ Cost-Effective: Start with free trials for small-scale tasks, scaling affordably for larger datasets while respecting Product Hunt's policies

✅ Accurate and Reliable: Handles automatic page loading, uses 'N/A' for missing data, and includes rate limit handling to ensure consistent results

These benefits make Product Hunt Scraper an efficient tool for turning raw Product Hunt data into actionable insights.

Who Can Use Product Hunt Scraper?

Product Hunt Scraper is designed for anyone needing quick, reliable access to Product Hunt data. It's ideal for a variety of users, including:

Founders & Entrepreneurs: Discover trending tools and validate product ideas
Investors & VCs: Track new launches and identify promising startups
Product Managers: Conduct competitive analysis and monitor feature trends
Digital Agencies: Manage client discovery with comprehensive launch data
Market Researchers & Analysts: Extract data for trend analysis and market intelligence
Growth Hackers: Gather insights on viral products and marketing strategies
Small Teams & Startups: Conduct affordable competitive research without needing advanced technical skills
Academics & Students: Research innovation trends and startup ecosystems

No matter your background, if you're looking to scrape Product Hunt without hassle, this tool is accessible and effective for both individuals and teams.

Use Cases for Product Hunt Scraper

Product Hunt Scraper is versatile for various real-world applications. Here are some key ways to use it for extracting and analyzing Product Hunt data:

📊 Market Research: Collect data on launches, votes, and trends for informed decision-making

🔍 Competitive Intelligence: Scrape competitor products to identify strengths, weaknesses, and market opportunities

💰 Valuation Analysis: Track upvotes, comments, and maker traction to gauge potential

⭐ Quality Assessment: Analyze engagement and feedback to identify top-rated solutions

🔄 Launch Monitoring: Track daily/weekly launches and category performance

🛠️ Tool Selection: Build comprehensive comparison databases to select the best tools for your projects

📈 Trend Tracking: Monitor emerging categories and viral products in the Product Hunt ecosystem

🎯 Maker Research: Identify active founders and assess their launch histories

Whether for one-off projects or ongoing monitoring, Product Hunt Scraper helps transform Product Hunt data into valuable insights.

Make.com Integration

BrowserAct's Product Hunt Scraper is now available as a native app on Make.com—add it to your scenarios without API hassle.

✅ Automation-Ready: Integrate with Make, n8n, or others for scheduled monitoring

✅ Rate Limit Handling: Built-in delays to comply with Product Hunt policies

✅ Multi-Category Tracking: Run instances for different topics, categories, or launch dates

💡 Use Case Tip: Ideal for competitive analysis, trend tracking, and market research with complete launch metadata

🚀 Quick Start with Make.com: Search for "BrowserAct" in Make.com's app directory and add it directly—no complex setup

Ready to Transform Your Product Hunt Data Collection?

Stop wasting hours on manual data collection. Start scraping Product Hunt launches, makers, and trends in minutes with BrowserAct's AI-powered automation.

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