Category
Intent & Signals
Key features
Community keyword monitoring
Reddit and Hacker News tracking
Slack and email alerts
01 — Overview
What is
Syften
Syften monitors online communities such as Reddit, Hacker News, X, Bluesky, Slack communities, Stack Overflow, GitHub, podcasts and blogs for mentions of keywords you choose. It sends near real-time alerts by Slack, email, RSS, webhook or API, with filters that cut down noise. GTM teams use it to spot buying conversations, competitor mentions and feedback, then join the discussion quickly.
02 — Who it’s for
Ideal Customer Profile
Suited to founders, marketing, community and sales teams at startups and SMBs that rely on word of mouth and community-led growth. Customers named on the site include PostHog, RevenueCat and Rewardful.
03 — Capabilities
Key Features
Community keyword monitoring
Reddit and Hacker News tracking
Slack and email alerts
Webhooks and API
Advanced search filters
Competitor mention tracking
05 — Similar tools
Alternatives
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BillyBuzz
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F5Bot
Keyword alerts for Reddit and Hacker News
Brand24
AI social listening and media monitoring
Mention
Brand and media monitoring across web and social
Octolens
AI-filtered brand and competitor mentions
06 — FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Syften used for?
Syften tracks keywords across online communities and alerts you when your brand, competitors or relevant topics are mentioned, so you can respond while the conversation is still active.
Which communities does Syften monitor?
It covers Reddit, Hacker News, X, Bluesky, Mastodon, Indie Hackers, Slack and Discourse communities, Stack Overflow and Stack Exchange, GitHub, Dev.to, podcasts and blogs.
How do Syften alerts reach my team?
Alerts can be sent to Slack, email or RSS, or pushed through webhooks and the API, and customers also connect it to Zapier to trigger their own workflows.
Who is Syften for?
It is aimed at startups and smaller companies that care about community and word of mouth, including marketing, community, sales and product teams.