I wish tech companies knew more about me
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#5Peak rank
2Days on list
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Nov 5, 2026First seen
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On Hacker News
- Points
- 497
- Comments
- 391
- Submitted by
- freetonik
- Posted
- Nov 5, 2026
- Site
- rakhim.exotext.com
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Trending history
I wish tech companies knew more about me was first seen on Hacker News · Front page on Nov 5, 2026. Since then it has appeared in 97 checks on 2 different days. Its best position was #5 of 30, reached on Nov 5, 21:37 UTC. It dropped off the list after Nov 6, 15:22 UTC.
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Is I wish tech companies knew more about me trending on Hacker News right now?
Not at the moment. It was last on the list on Nov 6, 15:22 UTC, after 2 days of trending.
What is the highest rank I wish tech companies knew more about me reached?
#5 on Hacker News · Front page, on Nov 5, 21:37 UTC. Trendoday checks this list every 15 minutes.
How long has I wish tech companies knew more about me been trending?
It was first seen on Nov 5, 2026 and has been on the list on 2 days (97 checks) since.
How much discussion did it get on Hacker News?
497 points and 391 comments; submitted by freetonik on Nov 5, 2026.