Show HN Title Scorer
Free Show HN title checker. Score a Hacker News Show HN title for the prefix, length, clarity and hype words before you post.
About the Show HN Title Scorer
Hacker News readers reward plain, specific titles: “Show HN: X – a tool that does Y”. Superlatives, exclamation marks and marketing words cost you upvotes. The 80-character limit is enforced.
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FAQ
Is the Show HN Title Scorer free?
Yes. The Show HN Title Scorer is completely free, with no account, trial or credit card.
Does my input leave my browser?
No. This tool runs entirely in your browser. Nothing you type or paste is sent to our servers.
What should I do after using it?
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