Last updated: September 2026
Global rank: Worldwide · 2026-09
#329,265
AI visibility: Grade A+
90
SEO health: Latest audit
66
Visits
5.9K
per month, estimated
Keywords
1.7K
ranking in Google
Organic share
100%
5.9K organic visits
LLMS.txt
Published
148 lines AI engines can read
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mlh.io Web Traffic Statistics
Key findings
- Major League Hacking (Hackathons) is ranked #329,265 worldwide in our September 2026 domain ranking, down 3,015 places from #326,250 in August 2026.
- It is estimated to receive about 5,940 visits a month from search, 100% of it organic, across 1,657 ranking keywords.
- Its AI visibility score is 90 out of 100 (grade A+), with a published llms.txt of 148 lines.
- Its last technical audit scored 66/100, with "Implement H1 Tags" the highest-priority fix.
| Month | Rank | Move |
|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | #329,265 | ▼ 3,015 |
| August 2026 | #326,250 | ▲ 11,172 |
| July 2026 | #337,422 | ▲ 7,875 |
| June 2026 | #345,297 | — |
| May 2026 | #345,297 | ▲ 45,748 |
| April 2026 | #391,045 | ▼ 5,334 |
| March 2026 | #385,711 | ▼ 8,512 |
| February 2026 | #377,199 | — |
What this company does
Major League Hacking, or MLH, runs the biggest league of college hackathons on the planet, bringing together thousands of students to build cool stuff over intense weekends. They organize events across campuses everywhere, from big universities to smaller schools, giving kids a shot at real-world coding challenges with mentors from top tech companies. It's all about sparking that next generation of builders and innov…
Our read on the site
The overall SEO health of mlh.io is moderate, with a strong SEO score of 92 but significant performance issues reflected in a low score of 37. The site lacks essential on-page elements such as H1 tags and a sitemap, which are critical for improving both user experience and search engine visibility.
mlh.io Traffic and Visitor Engagement
Search engines send mlh.io an estimated 5,940 visits a month. Effectively all of it is organic — about 5,940 visits from unpaid results. Spread across 1,657 ranking keywords, that averages roughly 3.6 organic visits per keyword.
Monthly visits
5.9K
Latest estimate
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Organic visits
5.9K
100% of all traffic
Paid visits
0
No paid search detected
Organic vs paid
100%
0%
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mlh.io AI Visibility
mlh.io scores 90 out of 100 on our AI visibility scale, grade A+. It takes full marks for LLMS.txt and Structured data. The biggest gap is Crawlability, at 5 of 10 points (robots ✓ · sitemap ✗), worth 5 points if closed. It also loses points on Company profile (22/25) and SEO health (18/20).
Grade A+
Scored from this domain's own data — llms.txt, profile completeness, technical health, crawlability and structured data.
Present
7/8 core fields
92/100
robots ✓ · sitemap ✗
Detected
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mlh.io LLMS.txt
The llms.txt on mlh.io runs to 148 lines (7,398 characters) across 12 sections, last generated in May 2026. It introduces the site as "Major League Hacking". It tells AI engines the business works in Hackathons, Tech Education and Developer Community. It describes 4 products, with prices such as MLH Hackathon Platform at Free for organizers, Hackathon Resources at Free and MLH Podcast at Free. Services it lists include Hackathon Organizing Support, Mentorship Matching, Event Sponsorship Management and Diversity Initiatives. The audience it names is University students, developers, aged 18-24 (Global). Technologies it mentions include HTTPS, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript and React. The keywords it claims start with "hackathon", "college hackathon", "hackathon league" and "MLH".
Status
Published
AI engines can read it
Lines
148
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Size
7.4K
Characters
Sections
12
Updated May 6, 2026
What the file says
# Major League Hacking ## About Major League Hacking stands as the premier organizer of student-focused hackathons worldwide, fueling innovation among university crowds. They manage a sprawling league of events where coders team up to prototype apps, gadgets, and wild ideas under tight deadlines. From swag bags to sponsor booths, MLH covers the logistics so organizers can focus on the fun. Their fellowship bridges the gap post-hackathon, placing top performers in tech internships. Resources abound – checklists, code of conduct templates, and judging rubrics keep standards high. Community streams on Twitch and YouTube capture the live chaos and wins. MLH pushes diversity, with initiatives for underrepresented groups in tech. Virtual events expanded their reach during lockdowns, proving adaptability. Alumni stories highlight career boosts from MLH weekends. Organizers tap into MLH's network for mentors from industry giants. Students prep with blogs on project ideas and networking hacks. The league tracks open-source commits from events as success measures. Podcasts dive into hacker journeys and trends. Sponsorships fund prizes like laptops and travel. MLH evolves with hot topics like AI ethics and sustainable tech. It's a rite of passage for many CS majors. Global chapters ensure local flavor in international spots. Feedback loops refine each season's playbook. Ultimately, MLH b
Sections in the file
Areas of work
Keywords it claims
Technologies
Products it tells AI about
- MLH Hackathon PlatformFree for organizers
- MLH FellowshipPaid positions
- Hackathon ResourcesFree
- MLH PodcastFree
Services it tells AI about
- Hackathon Organizing SupportFree tier available
- Mentorship Matching
- Event Sponsorship Management
- Diversity Initiatives
Competitors it names
Audience it targets
University students, developers · 18-24 · Global
Company type
Private
mlh.io Organic Keywords
Google lists mlh.io for about 1,657 keywords, which together bring an estimated 5,940 organic visits a month.
Ranking keywords
1.7K
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Visits they bring
5.9K
Estimated organic visits a month
Top ranking keywords
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What it ranks for
mlh.io SEO Audit
The latest technical audit of mlh.io scored 66 out of 100 overall. Performance is its weakest area at 37, while SEO scores highest at 92. The audit makes 12 recommendations in all, and 3 of the 4 listed first are rated high priority or critical.
Overall
SEO
Excellent
Performance
Accessibility
Fix these first
- CriticalImplement H1 Tags
- HighCreate a Sitemap
- CriticalOptimize Page Load Speed
- MediumAdd Alt Text to Images
8 more recommendations, with the exact changes and the pages they apply to, are in the full report.
mlh.io Competitors and Alternatives
Major League Hacking's company profile names https://devpost.com, https://hackerearth.com and https://hackerrank.com as competitors. Its own llms.txt adds https://eventbrite.com, https://dev.to and https://techcrunch.com. Outside its market, the domains ranked closest to it in our worldwide ranking are wear.tw, 51bidlive.com, ruralserviciosinformaticos.com and pcwestlandhosting2.nl.
mlh.io Company Profile
Major League Hacking, or MLH, runs the biggest league of college hackathons on the planet, bringing together thousands of students to build cool stuff over intense weekends. They organize events across campuses everywhere, from big universities to smaller schools, giving kids a shot at real-world coding challenges with mentors from top tech companies. It's all about sparking that next generation of builders and innov…
Founded in 2013 (about 13 years ago), Major League Hacking is based in New York, United States. Its workforce is listed as between 11 and 50 employees. Its profile files it under Hackathons, with further tags for Tech Events, Student Developer Community and EdTech. Products on record for it: MLH Hackathon Platform, MLH Fellowship, Hackathon Resources Kit and MLH Podcast. Its tagline reads: "Powering the world's largest network of student hackathons".
- Sector
- Hackathons
- Headquarters
- New York, United States
- Founded
- 2013
- Employees
- 11-50
- Revenue
- Not Disclosed
- Funding
- Not Disclosed
- Products
- MLH Hackathon Platform, MLH Fellowship, Hackathon Resources Kit, MLH Podcast
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