Hashnode

✅ Views - Total number of times your article was viewed
✅ Reactions - Number of reactions (likes) on your article
✅ Replies - Number of direct replies to your article
✅ Responses - Total number of responses and discussions
✅ Read Time - Estimated reading time for your article
✅ Publication Date - When your article was published

❌ Reader Demographics - Location, device, or browser information
❌ Traffic Sources - How readers found your article
❌ Unique Visitors - View counts include all views, not unique readers
❌ Time-based Analytics - Hourly or daily view breakdowns
❌ Private Post Metrics - Draft or unlisted post analytics

No authentication required! 🎉

Hashnode’s GraphQL API provides public access to basic article metrics. This means:

• No API keys needed
• No tokens to manage
• No rate limit concerns for basic metrics
• Instant setup with zero configuration

Step 1: Create a Hashnode Blog (if needed)

1. Go to Hashnode
2. Sign up for a free account
3. Create your blog (choose a subdomain like yourblog.hashnode.dev)
4. Customize your blog settings

Step 2: Publish Your Content

1. Write and publish your article on Hashnode
2. Make note of the article URL
3. Ensure the article is published (not in draft)

Step 3: Add to ContentCompass

Since Hashnode doesn’t require credentials, you can skip the credential setup entirely!

1. When creating or editing an idea in ContentCompass
2. Add your Hashnode article URL to the “Published Link” field
3. ContentCompass will automatically:
   • Detect it’s a Hashnode URL
   • Fetch analytics using the public API
   • Display metrics in your dashboard

That’s it! No credential configuration needed.

ContentCompass recognizes these Hashnode URL patterns:

• https://yourblog.hashnode.dev/article-slug - Personal blog articles
• https://blog.yourdomain.com/article-slug - Custom domain articles
• https://hashnode.com/@username/article-slug - Legacy URL format
• https://username.hashnode.dev/article-slug - Standard subdomain format

Public GraphQL API

Hashnode exposes a public GraphQL endpoint that allows querying basic post information:

• No authentication headers required
• Returns public metrics for any published post
• Same data visible on the post itself
• Real-time updates as engagement happens

Data Collection

• Automatic: ContentCompass periodically fetches updated metrics
• Real-time: Data is as current as Hashnode’s public API
• No limits: No rate limiting for reasonable usage
• Privacy-friendly: Only public data is accessed

1. Optimize Your Content
   • Use engaging titles and cover images
   • Tag your articles appropriately
   • Cross-promote on social media
   • Engage with readers in comments
2. Track Performance
   • Monitor view trends over time
   • Compare reaction rates across articles
   • Use response counts to gauge engagement
   • Identify your most successful content
3. Hashnode-Specific Features
   • Enable article reactions for better engagement
   • Use series to link related content
   • Add a newsletter to build audience
   • Participate in Hashnode’s community

Metric Granularity

• View counts are cumulative (not unique visitors)
• No breakdown by time period
• No geographic or demographic data
• Limited to publicly available information

API Constraints

• Only published articles return metrics
• Draft posts cannot be tracked
• Deleted articles lose their metrics
• Some metrics may be cached

Platform Limitations

• Cannot track custom domain redirects
• No access to Hashnode Pro analytics
• Series-level metrics not available
• Newsletter subscriber counts not exposed

Article Not Found

1. Check URL format: Ensure it matches supported patterns
2. Verify publication: Article must be published, not draft
3. Custom domain: Ensure redirects are working properly
4. Wait briefly: New articles may take a few minutes to index

Metrics Not Updating

1. Caching: Hashnode may cache metrics for a few minutes
2. Check article: Ensure it’s still published and accessible
3. Refresh manually: Try re-fetching in ContentCompass

Zero Metrics Showing

1. New article: Very new posts may not have engagement yet
2. Private blog: Ensure your blog is publicly accessible
3. Check Hashnode: Verify metrics show on Hashnode itself

Why Hashnode Analytics Are Great

1. No Setup Required: Literally zero configuration
2. Always Free: No API costs or limits
3. Reliable: Public API rarely changes
4. Real-time: Metrics update quickly
5. Privacy-friendly: No auth tokens to manage

Hashnode’s Developer-Friendly Approach

• Open GraphQL API
• Good documentation
• Stable API structure
• Community-focused platform
• Regular feature updates

Potential API Changes

While Hashnode’s public API has been stable, be aware:

• API structure might evolve
• New metrics could become available
• Authentication might be added for advanced features
• Rate limiting could be introduced

ContentCompass Updates

This integration will be updated if:

• Hashnode adds new public metrics
• API endpoints change
• Authentication becomes available/required
• Advanced analytics features are released

1. Content Strategy
   • Write for Hashnode’s developer audience
   • Use technical topics that resonate
   • Include code examples when relevant
   • Engage with the community
2. Maximize Visibility
   • Publish during peak hours
   • Use relevant tags
   • Share in Hashnode’s Discord
   • Respond to comments quickly
3. Cross-Platform Strategy
   • Import from other platforms
   • Use canonical URLs properly
   • Build your Hashnode following
   • Leverage Hashnode’s SEO benefits

Hashnode offers the simplest analytics integration in ContentCompass - no credentials, no setup, just add your article URL and start tracking! While the metrics are basic compared to authenticated platforms, the zero-configuration approach makes it perfect for getting started quickly or tracking public engagement metrics without complexity.