Is the Streak even necessary?

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Does anyone know exactly what benefits it provides? I've lost almost a 200-day streak, and now I'm trying to understand whether it's worth starting again. While I enjoy the community and want to stay active, I also need breaks, which the streak system doesn't allow for.

It's ironic that I'm asking this now, but it's better late than never.

Marvin Mändle · Accepted Answer

Often thought about the advantages of the streaks, interesting question. You can have a streak without engaging with the community and just do a single upvote a day. In the end gamification like the flames in snapchat support the interaction with the platform, when I look at it from the technical side.

Adejoke Yinka · Answer

yeah its very important

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I don't think streak counts for anything unless you have some sort of a record (1000 days streak or something) and then use it for your publicity boost. what is more important, it your Kitty Coins score (I understand your vote "weights" more if you have lots of kitty coins) and your follower count which is pretty obvious

Jitesh Ghanchi ⭕ · Answer

Yes, Important.

Because one hidden trick that is viral among every founder is that streakers are the ones who are always ready to support your launch, instead of inviting new users and getting upvoted by them, which does not help in getting a top 5 position as per Product Hunt. Streakers receive daily many support requests and good networking opportunities. I have 365+ streaks and 1800 followers, 2k+ k points, and daily get 10-15 LinkedIn requests. 😅 And maintaining streaks is not that difficult; set up an alarm for the most free time you have in 24 hours, keep snoozing until you have supported at least one launch. takes 30 sec. That's it.

Mary Rumyantzeva, PhD · Answer

@massimocw I really enjoy how the answers to my question vary. Thank you!

Mary Rumyantzeva, PhD · Answer

@marvin_maendle Agree with your point on gamification. Good luck on your launch!

Shreya Gupta · Answer

Good for Product Hunt 🫣🤪

Mary Rumyantzeva, PhD · Answer

@mayankkr I also noticed an increase in LinkedIn invites. Was the guide helpful?

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I would say that streaks help create habits and you learn to be more consistent

Mary Rumyantzeva, PhD · Answer

@sentry_co hahaha, that's true)

Massimo Chieruzzi · Answer

I think it's just a gamification to keep ppl come back on PH daily :)

I hardly believe it has any impact over than the badges (which are useless :P)

Slim Geransar · Answer

@elena_malneva makes sense regarding kitty points! Streaks come and go but kitty points is currency

Mary Rumyantzeva, PhD · Answer

@jiteshghanchi That is valuable, thank you very much! Good luck on your upcoming launch.

Mary Rumyantzeva, PhD · Answer

@shreya_gupta02 Seems like it)

Anastasiya Gurevska · Answer

Some days ago I asked the guys who have collected hundreds of streaks why they collect them. They told me that the streaks do not affect the promotion or anything, but it shows your commitment and might be helpful to gain followers. And this makes sense. Why else would they be collected?

Is the Streak even necessary?

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