The Best Side Projects & Hacks Tools in 2026

Creative side projects, quirky apps, and experimental tools.

132 Side Projects & Hacks products have launched on TinyLaunch. These are the top 25, ranked by community upvotes. Updated for 2026.

1. 1.SlapMacSlap your MacBook. It screams back. That's it▲ 37
2. 2.Pokedex ChecklistGotta Check 'Em All!▲ 36
3. 3.LystedFree Marketing Database for Startups▲ 26
4. 4.BurnCashThe Leaderboard of Founders/Startups Expenses▲ 23
5. 5.DR CheckerQuickly check any website'sDomain rating▲ 22
6. 6.AstroChart.aiAstro Chart — where ancient wisdom meets modern insight.▲ 20
7. 7.Rate My Brain100% scientifically questionable test to rate your brain▲ 19
8. 8.instafyTurn Your Ordinary Images Into Professional Photoshoots▲ 18
9. 9.LaunchDirectoriesFind submission sites easier and boost ur SEO!▲ 17
10. 10.Reuse Your BuzzGive Your old Buzz Controllers a Second Life▲ 14
11. 11.SpermDonorBanksFind and compare sperm banks near you▲ 14
12. 12.Hohoho: Secret SantaSanta is Friends▲ 14
13. 13.NeobotnetMapping the web from a hacker's view.▲ 12
14. 14.OpenHuntsLaunch and hunt products openly▲ 11
15. 15.SottoAssist software engineers during live interviews▲ 10
16. 16.TimezonetrackerTimezone tracking for remote teams▲ 7
17. 17.Free Dynamic QR Code GeneratorQR codes that update without reprinting. Free forever.▲ 6
18. 18.Small Text GeneratorFree online tool to generate tiny Unicode text.▲ 6
19. 19.JobSproutAI-powered CVs and cover letters, made effortless▲ 6
20. 20.Hacker News AI DetectorTool to detect if a Hacker News story is AI-generated.▲ 6
21. 21.AI2AI projectObserve and enjoy the interaction between 2 AI entities▲ 5
22. 22.Adaptive ThemeAndroid auto dark-mode based on ambient light sensor.▲ 5
23. 23.MeowasticAppsA purring experience. Manage citations in an easy way.▲ 5
24. 24.eSideHustlesThe #1 Directory For Online Side Hustles ▲ 5
25. 25.WillTheyConvertValidate first, built later▲ 5