HackerNoon

hackernoon.com

DA 87Domain Authority: 87/100 · excellentMoz’s 0 to 100 score for how strongly a site performs in search. Higher means Google ranks it and AI tools are likelier to cite it.DR 88Domain Rating: 88/100 · excellentAhrefs’s 0 to 100 score for how strongly a site performs in search. Higher means Google ranks it and AI tools are likelier to cite it.· GLOBAL Est. 2016 High Credibility Blocks AI crawlers AI-citable

HackerNoon is a global technology publishing platform focused on startups, software development, AI, blockchain, fintech, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies. The publication reaches a highly engaged audience of founders, developers, investors, and tech decision-makers.

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Topic focus

Technology

Audience

About 1,770,067 monthly visitors, a general readership.

Language: English

Region: GLOBAL

Content mix

No coverage data

Editorial policy

Disclosure: None

Indexed: YES

No declared restrictions

SEO authority & reach

How easily HackerNoon ranks on Google and gets surfaced by AI search. Scores run 0 to 100 (higher is better); data from Moz, SEMrush, Ahrefs and Tranco. Hover any metric for what it means.

56

Overall quality56/100 · Strong

Our single blended read on authority, traffic and editorial signal — how much weight a placement here actually carries.

Domain AuthorityMoz's 0 to 100 score predicting how well this site ranks on Google. 90+ is elite.

87/100

Moz

Authority ScoreSEMrush's 0 to 100 overall strength rating, built from backlinks, traffic and trust.

48/100

SEMrush

Organic visits / moEstimated visitors per month who arrive from Google search.

51k

Search-driven

Ranking keywordsHow many search terms it ranks for in Google's top 100 results (US).

131k

Top 100 US

Traffic valueWhat that monthly search traffic would cost to buy through Google Ads.

$40k

PPC equiv / mo

BacklinksTotal number of links from other websites pointing here.

117.4M

Total

Ref. domainsUnique websites linking to it — a stronger trust signal than raw backlink count.

76k

Unique

Global rankWorldwide traffic rank from Tranco. Lower is bigger (#1 = most visited site).

#6,270

Tranco

AI search visibility

Partial AI citation (4/6 answer engines allowed)

HackerNoon allows some AI answer engines but blocks others — citation reach is partial.

Cited in AI answers · what drives AI reach

ChatGPT Search

ChatGPT (browsing)

Claude

Google AI Overviews / Gemini

Perplexity

Apple Intelligence

Used for AI model training · secondary; blocking these doesn't stop citation

OpenAI (training)blocked

Anthropic (training)blocked

Anthropic (legacy)blocked

TikTok / Doubaoblocked

Common Crawlblocked

Meta AIblocked

Amazonblocked

Parsed live from robots.txt. Reflects the publisher's stated AI-crawler policy.

Social profiles (11)

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Domain, authority & technical details

Domain registered2016 · NameCheap, Inc.

Global rank (Tranco)#6,270

Ad partners (ads.txt)1

Credibility (MBFC)Least Biased · High · High Credibility

Profile last updated Jun 8, 2026 · Enrichment v2

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Frequently asked questions

How do I get published on HackerNoon?

Add HackerNoon to your cart on Essentras and check out. We handle editorial coordination and placement, with a money-back guarantee if we don't publish.

How much does a placement on HackerNoon cost?

A placement on HackerNoon costs $650. Every price is shown up front, with no hidden fees or agency retainer.

Can you pay to get published on HackerNoon?

Yes. Essentras lets you order a sponsored placement on HackerNoon at a transparent, fixed price with full disclosure compliance, backed by a money-back guarantee if we don't publish.

How long until my article is live on HackerNoon?

Typical turnaround is 1 Week. The exact window is shown on the listing, and you get a refund if we miss it.

What is the Domain Authority (DA) of HackerNoon?

HackerNoon has a Domain Authority of 87 and a Domain Rating of 88. Both are 0 to 100 authority scores (Moz and Ahrefs); higher means more reach and ranking power.

Is the link from HackerNoon dofollow?

The link policy varies for HackerNoon. Check the listing for the current do-follow or no-follow status.

Will a placement on HackerNoon be seen by AI tools like ChatGPT?

HackerNoon blocks one or more major AI crawlers in its robots.txt, so a placement here is less likely to be surfaced or cited by AI assistants.

What topics does HackerNoon cover?

HackerNoon publishes on Technology, among others.

Do I have to write the article myself?

Your choice. Upload your own article, or have our editorial team write it. Either way we handle publisher coordination, editorial review and disclosure compliance.

Is a placement on HackerNoon worth it?

If HackerNoon reaches your audience, a placement builds credibility, referral traffic and search authority, and can be cited by AI assistants. With a fixed price and pay-on-delivery, there is no agency retainer and no risk.