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What is daily.dev?

2 min read · Jan 22, 2026
Quick Answer

daily.dev is the world's most active professional network for software engineers, used by millions daily to stay sharp on tools, technologies, and trends.

Where developers start their day

daily.dev is a professional network built specifically for software engineers. Unlike LinkedIn or Twitter, it is designed around how developers actually want to learn and grow.

Every day, millions of developers open daily.dev to:

  • Discover relevant content: A personalized feed of articles, tutorials, and discussions about the technologies they use
  • Stay current: Keep up with fast-moving tools, frameworks, and best practices
  • Learn from peers: Join discussions, ask questions, and share knowledge with other engineers

Why developers trust daily.dev

Built for developers, by developers

daily.dev is not a job board or social network trying to be everything to everyone. It is purpose-built for software engineers who want to level up without the noise.

No spam, no selling

Developers come to daily.dev to learn, not to be sold to. This trust is what makes daily.dev Recruiter work. When opportunities appear, they feel relevant, not intrusive.

Active engagement

Unlike LinkedIn where profiles go stale, daily.dev users are actively engaged every day. The developers you meet are current, learning, and growing.

By the numbers

  • Millions of developers use daily.dev worldwide
  • 150+ countries represented across every major tech hub
  • All major stacks covered: frontend, backend, DevOps, AI/ML, mobile, data
  • 1 in 50 developers globally uses daily.dev regularly

How this helps recruiters

When you use daily.dev Recruiter, you are reaching developers in a space they already trust. This is why:

  • Response rates are high: Developers engage because they trust the platform
  • Matches are relevant: Engagement signals show real, current interests
  • Introductions feel natural: Opportunities appear in context, not as cold outreach

Developer experience on daily.dev

Developers see opportunities that match their skills and interests in a private, low-pressure context. They are never spammed or contacted without consent. If a role interests them, they can:

  1. Review full details including compensation
  2. Answer screening questions
  3. Opt in to an introduction

If they are not interested, they simply move on. No pressure, no follow-ups, no violation of trust.

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