What is HN+?
HN+ provides a comprehensive solution for building and managing online communities inspired by HackerNews. The platform includes all the core functionalities of HackerNews, such as posting, commenting, and voting, while adding powerful customization options. Users can configure their community through an intuitive admin panel, upload logos, change colors and fonts, and add custom pages to create a unique experience.
Advanced features include content moderation tools, roles and permissions, built-in newsletters, and integrations with services like Slack and Hubspot. HN+ also offers monetization capabilities, allowing community owners to generate revenue through promoted posts, advertising, and paid memberships. The platform supports custom domains with automatic HTTPS and provides API access for further customization.
Features
- Custom Domain Support: Connect your own domain with automatic HTTPS
- Admin Panel: Powerful and intuitive interface for community management
- Content Moderation: Built-in approval process for posts and comments
- Monetization Tools: Integrated features for promoted posts, advertising, and paid memberships
- Customization Options: Upload logos, change colors, fonts, and add custom pages
- Integrations: Connect with services like Slack and Hubspot chatbots
- API Access: Extend functionality by accessing site data via API endpoints
- Translation Feature: Change all text on the site, including to other languages
Use Cases
- Creating a private community for a specific interest group
- Building a public forum for discussions and content sharing
- Launching a monetized community with subscription-based access
- Setting up a moderated platform for professional networking
- Developing a custom-branded forum for a business or organization
FAQs
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What is the difference between HN+ and HackerNews?
HN+ is a platform that allows you to create your own community forum with features similar to HackerNews, but it includes additional customization, monetization, and management tools, and it is not affiliated with HackerNews or YCombinator. -
Can I use my own domain with HN+?
Yes, HN+ allows you to connect your own domain, and it automatically enables HTTPS for secure connections. -
Does HN+ support monetization?
Yes, HN+ includes monetization features such as promoted posts, advertising, and paid memberships, integrated with Stripe for payments. -
Is there a free plan available?
Yes, HN+ offers a free plan that supports up to 30 members and includes an HN+ sub-domain. -
Can I customize the appearance of my HN+ community?
Yes, you can upload your logo, change colors, fonts, and text sizes, and add custom pages to make your community unique.
