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Indie Hackers is the canonical community for bootstrappers and side-project founders — founded by Courtland Allen, now part of Stripe.
Indie Hackers
OtherA community of people building profitable businesses.
Listed May 25, 2026Updated Jun 20, 2026
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What is Indie Hackers?
A community of people building profitable businesses. Indie Hackers is the canonical community for bootstrappers and side-project founders — founded by Courtland Allen, now part of Stripe.
What category is Indie Hackers in?
Indie Hackers is listed under Other on Startup Spotlight, a directory of indie and micro-startups.
Who founded Indie Hackers?
Indie Hackers was founded by Courtland Allen (@csallen on X).
When was Indie Hackers founded?
Indie Hackers was founded in 2016.
Where can I visit Indie Hackers?
You can visit Indie Hackers at indiehackers.com, or view its full profile on Startup Spotlight.
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