$1M+ ARR Club
Indie makers who publicly reported crossing $1M in annual revenue, largely bootstrapped.
29 makers
Curated collections of indie makers
Hand-picked lists of indie makers worth following in 2026. Each collection groups makers by a shared trait — reported revenue, exits, number of products, building in public — so you can quickly find role models for your own path.
Build in Public Legends
Makers known for openly sharing revenue, metrics and lessons as they build.
138 makers
Serial Makers (10+ products)
Makers who have launched 10 or more products.
105 makers
Exited Makers
Indie makers who sold one or more of their products.
97 makers
Solo Founders
One-person businesses — no co-founder, no employees (or almost none).
129 makers
Bootstrapped
Makers who grew without venture capital.
194 makers
Maker Couples & Duos
Partners and duos who build products together.
41 makers
Young Makers
Makers who started building profitable products in their teens or early twenties.
10 makers
Rising Makers
Up-and-coming makers growing fast right now.
15 makers
Indie Hall of Fame
The makers who shaped the indie hacker movement.
70 makers
Collections FAQ
What are IndieMakerList collections?
Collections are curated, themed lists of indie makers — such as solo founders, exited makers or the $1M+ ARR club. There are 10 collections drawn from 385 profiles.
Which collections are the largest?
The biggest collections are Bootstrapped (194 makers), Build in Public Legends (138 makers) and Solo Founders (129 makers).
How is a maker added to a collection?
Makers are added automatically based on profile data: tags like bootstrapped or build-in-public, products marked as acquired, the number of products launched, or publicly reported revenue.
Can I suggest a maker for a collection?
Yes. Submit the maker via the Submit page with a link to public proof (revenue post, acquisition announcement, etc.) and they will be reviewed.