Hacktoberfest Swag List
There are many companies giving out free swag for Hacktoberfest and this list seeks to find them all!
About Hacktoberfest Swag List
Hacktoberfest Swag List is a community-maintained website and GitHub repository that catalogs companies offering their own swag to contributors during Hacktoberfest. It lists organizations that go beyond the standard Hacktoberfest rewards by providing unique branded items to encourage participation in their open-source projects.
The site is aimed at open-source contributors looking to discover projects and organizations they may not otherwise know about, with the stated goal of directing traffic and contributions toward participating companies rather than promoting swag collection as an end in itself. Contribution to the list happens via pull requests on the associated GitHub repository, following a documented contribution process.
The project is fan- and community-made, unaffiliated with Hacktoberfest itself or any of the listed companies. It maintains an archive of past years' swag lists, with prior editions available through GitHub releases, tags, and branches covering 2018 through 2024, alongside the current 2025 list.
Key features
- Curated list of companies offering their own swag for Hacktoberfest
- Community-maintained via GitHub repo with pull request contributions
- Connects contributors to open-source projects they might not have discovered otherwise
- Sponsorship option to feature a logo and message on the repo, site, and swag listing
- Archives of past Swag Lists from 2018 through 2024 via GitHub releases, tags, and branches
Frequently asked questions
Is this an official Hacktoberfest resource?
No, it is a fan and community-made creation not affiliated with Hacktoberfest or any listed company.
How can I add my company or project to the list?
Contributions are made via pull requests to the GitHub repo, following the site's contribution instructions.
Is there a cost to be featured?
Being listed is free, but there is a paid sponsorship option to get a logo and message featured on the repo, site, and swag listing for a year.
Who is this site for?
It is for open-source contributors looking to find projects offering swag during Hacktoberfest and for organizations wanting to drive contributor traffic to their projects.
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