Get listed on IndieMakerList
Join 385 indie makers with a free profile showing your products, story and self-reported revenue. Submissions are handled personally by curator John Rush on X.
How to submit in 3 steps
- Copy the template below and fill it in.
- Send it as a DM to @johnrush on X. If DMs are closed, reply to one of his posts and ask him to check his message requests.
- We research and publish your profile, then let you know so you can share it.
Submission template
Paste this into your DM. Revenue is optional — but if you add it, include a public link.
Hi John! I'd like to be listed on IndieMakerList. Name: X handle: @ Website: Country: Products (name + URL + one line each): - - Revenue (optional, with a public source link): Short bio (2-3 sentences): Anything else (courses, newsletter, exits):
What makes a great profile
The best profiles read like a short case study. See John Rush, Pieter Levels or Marc Lou for examples.
✓ A clear one-line tagline
Say what you build and for whom, e.g. “Solo maker of AI tools for podcasters”.
✓ Every product, with links
Live, acquired and shut-down products all count — your track record is the story.
✓ Public revenue sources (optional)
A tweet, blog post, interview or verified dashboard. No source, no number.
✓ Milestones
Launch dates, first $1K MRR, quitting your job, an exit. Timelines make profiles memorable.
✓ Your principles
Two to five lessons you build by. These get quoted in guides and by answer engines.
✓ Where to follow you
X, website, newsletter, YouTube, GitHub — and any courses or communities you run.
Who can be listed
Independent makers and small bootstrapped teams who build and sell their own internet products — SaaS, apps, AI tools, games, directories, newsletters, courses and communities. Venture-backed startups and agencies without their own products are usually not a fit. Not sure? Read what is an indie maker.
Revenue is never required. Of our 385 profiles, 79 show self-reported revenue on the leaderboard, and only with a public source. Read our methodology for details.
Featured & sponsored placement
Want more visibility for your profile or product? Featured makers and sponsored placements appear on the homepage, category pages and guides. Contact John Rush on X to ask about availability.
After you are listed
- Share your profile — it is a permanent, indexed page linking to all your products.
- Launch your next product with our launch platforms list and launch guide.
- Get more backlinks with directory submissions.
Frequently asked questions
Is it free to get listed on IndieMakerList?
Yes. Standard maker profiles are free. Send John Rush a DM on X with your details and we research and publish the profile.
Do I have to share my revenue?
No, revenue is optional. If you do share it, include a public source such as a TrustMRR page, tweet, blog post or interview. We only publish revenue that has been reported publicly, and TrustMRR pages get a verified badge.
How long does it take to get listed?
Profiles are researched and added by hand in batches, so it can take from a few days to a few weeks. Complete submissions with public sources get published faster.
Can I update or remove my profile?
Yes. Claim your profile at indiemakerlist.com/claim/ with one post on X, or DM @johnrush with the profile URL and the change you want: new products, updated revenue, corrections or a removal request.
How do I get a featured or sponsored placement?
Contact John Rush on X (@johnrush) to ask about featured profiles and sponsored placements on the homepage, category pages and guides.