Changelog

Built in public.

A running record of the changes that make product validation more useful, fair, and transparent.

  1. 06

    Clearer answers and trust pages

    • Added a homepage FAQ covering submissions, scoring, rankings, and badges.
    • Published privacy, terms, contact, RSS, and machine-readable site information.
    • Expanded the site footer so important resources are easier to find.
  2. 05

    More field notes for makers

    • Published a hands-on analysis of 17 startup directories.
    • Improved the startup feedback guide with first-hand launch research.
  3. 04

    Review moderation

    • Added an admin workflow for inspecting and moderating reviews.
    • Strengthened the operational tools behind accountable feedback.
  4. 03

    Discovery and notifications

    • Launched the ValidateHunt blog and dynamic XML sitemap.
    • Added email magic-link sign-in and feedback notification emails.
  5. 02

    Verified score badges

    • Introduced embeddable ValidateHunt score badges.
    • Added badge verification and dofollow-link upgrades for verified embeds.
  6. 01

    Open early access

    • Removed the weekly free-submission cap and queue.
    • Made every completed submission eligible for the current week.