What share of Show HN posts get traction?
6.9% of Show HN posts got traction (10+ points) over the 28 days from Oct 14 to Nov 10, 2026: 273 of 3,969.
Window: 28 complete UTC days, Oct 14 to Nov 10, 2026. Updated Nov 13, 2026.
| Week (UTC) | Posts | 10+ points | Traction rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14 to Oct 20 | 966 | 77 | 8.0% |
| Oct 21 to Oct 27 | 984 | 57 | 5.8% |
| Oct 28 to Nov 3 | 1,021 | 78 | 7.6% |
| Nov 4 to Nov 10 | 998 | 61 | 6.1% |
| All 28 days | 3,969 | 273 | 6.9% |
- Traction rate: share of posts with 10+ points, counted once every one in the window was at least 48 hours old.
- Every Show HN post in the window is counted, including Launch HN posts by YC companies.
Method: every number is computed from public Product Hunt votes and Hacker News points, refreshed daily. Full definitions on How it works.
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