Report · November 2026 · updated daily until the month ends
State of indie makers, November 2026
5,285 indie makers and startup founders were on MakerMap so far in November 2026, and 35 joined that month. 20% build with AI; 49% work alone. Counted from their own intros on X.
5,285makers
35joined in November
3,166products
138countries
Biggest maker cities
Where makers joined in November
What they build
AI & agents20% of makers1,047makersDev tools15% of makers795makersContent & creators12% of makers621makersMarketing10% of makers551makersSaaS10% of makers544makersAI agents10% of makers543makersApps8% of makers421makersSales8% of makers398makersMobile apps7% of makers379makersCrypto7% of makers352makersDesign6% of makers315makersEdtech5% of makers279makers