Web & internet · Durable canon

HTTP Cats

http.cat · first seen 2015 · unchecked

57.6durability100% evidence confidence

Why it endures

Independent rediscovery across 8 active years.

The score rewards recurring year-relative traction, distinct submitters, and strong appearances separated across HN generations. Link survival does not change cultural durability.

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Submissions
15
People
13
Peak
593
Status
unchecked

Submission history

20152026

2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

Bars show the number of normalized submissions in each year. Annual traction inside the score is percentile-adjusted.

Explainable score

Every point has a reason.

Repeat traction7.8/30
Independent discovery17.6/20
Persistence17.8/20
Generational reach7.0/20
Sustained discussion7.5/10
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