The percentage of Show HN posts is increasing, but their scores are decreasing (snubi.net)

Recent analyses reveal a notable increase in the percentage of "Show HN" posts on Hacker News, rising from 2-3% before 2022 to over 12% by December 2025, coinciding with the proliferation of large language models (LLMs) that facilitate coding. While the surge indicates that more creators are showcasing their projects, independent of coding proficiency, the average scores for these posts have significantly declined. The average score for Show HN posts has fallen to around 9.04, nearly 10 points lower than the general story average of 19.53, suggesting a potential decrease in perceived quality or community fatigue towards the growing volume of these submissions. This trend is significant for the AI/ML community as it underscores the dual impact of LLMs: while they empower more individuals to generate and share their work, the corresponding drop in engagement metrics raises questions about content quality and user reception. The correlation between LLM advances and increased Show HN posts invites further exploration into whether the proliferation of AI-generated content is influencing community standards or user interest in originality and depth. Data from the analysis is available on GitHub, with further investigations into the LLM-generated content expected in future updates.