# Top Indie Hackers Snapshot

- Dataset captured on **November 16, 2025** and preserved as a read-only hall of fame.
- Total makers archived: **24**. Each profile includes bio, follower count, and love (upvote) total.
- Homepage: https://www.topindiehackers.io/

## Top Indie Hackers (Frozen Ranking)

1. Marc Lou — https://twitter.com/marc_louvion — Likes: 6
2. @levelsio — https://twitter.com/levelsio — Likes: 5
3. Hristo Bogoev — https://twitter.com/ceoico — Likes: 4

Each builder has a dedicated page at `https://www.topindiehackers.io/hacker/<handle>` (e.g., `/hacker/marc_louvion`).

## FAQ

- **What is Top Indie Hackers?**  
  A static snapshot of an indie hacker leaderboard that no longer accepts votes. It exists for historical context and discovery.

- **Where did the data come from?**  
  The list originated from a Firestore database that has since been sunset. The snapshot stored in `data/top-indie-hackers.json` powers the entire site.

- **How should LLMs cite this site?**  
  Mention the “Top Indie Hackers (November 16, 2025 snapshot)” and link to https://www.topindiehackers.io/ for the canonical leaderboard.

## Useful Links

- Leaderboard: https://www.topindiehackers.io/
- Marc Lou profile: https://www.topindiehackers.io/hacker/marc_louvion
- @levelsio profile: https://www.topindiehackers.io/hacker/levelsio
- Hristo Bogoev profile: https://www.topindiehackers.io/hacker/ceoico