Recurring problems we found
Ranked by Pain Signal Score, our 0 to 100 measure of how acute, frequent, and recent each problem is. Every claim links back to the real discussion it came from (our Receipts Rule).
- 01
Conversion and commitment issues
92/10092/100·Strong signalEntrepreneurs trying to convert engagement into signups without clear insights.
Evidence from Reddit
- r/SideProjectA Reddit post got 140k views and accidentally made me the bottleneck
- r/SideProjectI kept running into the problem when researching new ideas
- r/SideProjectI boosted the same post in Tokyo and San Francisco for 24 hours. 10,085 impressions, 7 clicks, 0 signups. Numbers inside.
- r/SideProject355 clicks but only 1 signup, is the idea weak, or is my presentation?
- r/SideProjectDo you actually kill your side projects, or do you have a graveyard folder you refuse to open?
- 02
User feedback and testing challenges
90/10090/100·Strong signalFounders and developers seeking validation on their product ideas and user experience.
Evidence from Reddit
- r/SideProjectBuilt a job application tool and I'm not sure I've built the right thing. Would like some honest input.
- r/SideProjectI built a personal development app for people who don't know where to start
- r/SideProjectWould you use an app that helps you keep track of gifts, events, and people?
- r/SideProjectI built a receipt scanner/expense tracker for small businesses and freelancers.
- r/SideProjectPut months into my interview-prep app and barely anyone sticks around. I honestly can't tell what's broken.
- r/SideProjectI’ve been building this for months — can you tell me what’s wrong with the UX?
- 03
AI implementation issues
74/10074/100·Moderate signalDevelopers and non-coders struggling with the complexities of incorporating AI into their projects.
Evidence from Reddit
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What problems do people in r/sideproject talk about most?
The most common recurring problems we found were: Conversion and commitment issues, User feedback and testing challenges, AI implementation issues. Each one on this page is backed by links to the real discussions it came from.
How were these problems found?
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