The Best Side Projects & Hacks Tools in 2026
Creative side projects, quirky apps, and experimental tools.
172 Side Projects & Hacks products launchedTop 25 by community upvotesUpdated for 2026
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SlapMacSlap your MacBook. It screams back. That's it37 - 2
Pokedex ChecklistGotta Check 'Em All!36 - 3
LystedFree Marketing Database for Startups26 - 4
BurnCashThe Leaderboard of Founders/Startups Expenses23 - 5
DR CheckerQuickly check any website'sDomain rating22 - 6
AstroChart.aiAstro Chart — where ancient wisdom meets modern insight.20 - 7
Rate My Brain100% scientifically questionable test to rate your brain19 - 8
instafyTurn Your Ordinary Images Into Professional Photoshoots18 - 9
LaunchDirectoriesFind submission sites easier and boost ur SEO!17 - 10
Reuse Your BuzzGive Your old Buzz Controllers a Second Life14 - 11
Hohoho: Secret SantaSanta is Friends14 - 12
SpermDonorBanksFind and compare sperm banks near you14 - 13
Real rankThe organic traffic leaderboard12 - 14
NeobotnetMapping the web from a hacker's view.12 - 15
OpenHuntsLaunch and hunt products openly11 - 16
SottoAssist software engineers during live interviews10 - 17
TimezonetrackerTimezone tracking for remote teams7 - 18
Free Dynamic QR Code GeneratorQR codes that update without reprinting. Free forever.6 - 19
Small Text GeneratorFree online tool to generate tiny Unicode text.6 - 20
JobSproutAI-powered CVs and cover letters, made effortless6 - 21
Hacker News AI DetectorTool to detect if a Hacker News story is AI-generated.6 - 22
AI2AI projectObserve and enjoy the interaction between 2 AI entities5 - 23
Adaptive ThemeAndroid auto dark-mode based on ambient light sensor.5 - 24
MeowasticAppsA purring experience. Manage citations in an easy way.5 - 25
eSideHustlesThe #1 Directory For Online Side Hustles 5
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