Best Kickstarter Projects of 2023 [Updated]

These 2023 Kickstarter projects DOMINATED the competition on their way to crowdfunding riches.

See what made these hot Kickstarter projects stand out from the pack:

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December 2023

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70. SwitchBot S10. The most automated floor cleaning robot.

From dusty floors to spotless in a single tap.

Have you ever tried one of those robot vacuums and still end up mopping after? Same. That’s where SwitchBot S10 changes the game. It doesn’t just vacuum; it mops and connects to your water pipes, so no more messing with water tanks. I used to hate dragging out the mop and bucket—now, I press a button, and it takes care of everything.

So, if you’ve ever dealt with dirty floors and even dirtier mop water, this thing’s a lifesaver.

69. ZimaCube – Personal cloud. Re-invented.

Your files, organized and accessible—anytime, anywhere.

Managing files across multiple devices has always been a headache. I used to juggle between external hard drives, USBs, and cloud services, and inevitably, I’d lose track of where everything was stored. That’s why I’m backing ZimaCube. This personal cloud system lets you securely store and organize all your files in one place. 

With its 6-bay HDD, quad M.2 SSD, and quad 2.5GbE design, ZimaCube is perfect for anyone who needs fast, reliable storage without the hassle of external drives. It’s like having your own personal data hub, ready to access from anywhere, anytime.

68. Polycade Sente: The Modular Arcade System

Relive the classics, redefine the future of gaming.

Remember the good old days when you had to go to an arcade to play all the classics? Now, with Polycade Sente, you can relive that experience right at home—but with a modern twist. 

Whether you’re into retro hits like Pac-Man or newer games like Mortal Kombat, Sente has it all in one sleek system. It’s like having your own personal arcade, without needing multiple consoles or breaking the bank. The best part? It looks great and plays even better.

67. xTool Screen Printer-1st Screen Printing Solution with Laser

Precision screen printing without the mess.

I’ve always loved the idea of screen printing, but the process? A nightmare. Emulsions, darkrooms, washing screens… it was so messy and time-consuming. xTool changed that. It uses lasers to make screen printing super precise without the chemicals or complicated setup. 

I used to dread the cleanup, but now I can make clean, professional prints without the mess. It’s like the fun part of screen printing, minus the headaches.

66. KELP – Shark vs Octopus | 2-player asymmetrical game

Outsmart or be outsmarted—who will win the duel?

Imagine a fast, tense game where one of you is a Shark hunting the other, the elusive Octopus. Kelp found the perfect way to mix hide-and-seek with bluffing and strategy.

As the Shark, you use dice to move, grow stronger, and try to catch the Octopus before time runs out. As the Octopus, you’ve got to be smart—lay traps, hide, or risk going for food to gain power.

It’s intense, it’s tactical, and there are three ways to win. Want to challenge a friend and see who outsmarts who? Back Kelp and dive into the action.

 

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30. LED Infinity Mirror Cat Ears

Bring out your inner Party Puma with these rechargeable LED cat ears

The one thing every EDM concert, music festival, and dance club has in common? A fiery symbolic destruction of capitalism I mean, killer outfits.

And yes, dressing like an acid-tripping My Little Pony while you hurl your body around to bass drops by DJs with unpronounceable names IS undeniably awesome.

But throwing away piles of cheap broken junk and buying new light-up accessories for every single party? Way less awesome.

Enter the Lumira LED Infinity Cat Ears.

These USB-rechargeable cat ears house long-lasting LEDs between infinity mirrors to create a mesmerizing light show you can wear — fest after fest, burn after burn.

Thanks to 12 different light patterns and 6 sound-reactive light modes, your cat ears literally dance to the beat with you! (Real cats could never.)

Weighing in at a scant 5.7oz, or just about the size of that vodka Red Bull you’re about to slam, they’re light enough for all-night wear. The comfy high-quality polymer headband is built to withstand the dust of the playa, and may or may not repel subpar vibes.

Dance away at full power for up to 6 hours. Or easily click into battery-saving mode when it’s time to drink some water and, idk, Ashley, maybe sit down for a few minutes?

29. Campster 2 the portable chair for everyone everywhere

Stop, drop ‘n’ plop with this ultralight 1-piece camping chair

I’m a butt guy, but(t) not for the reasons you think.

I just really love sitting. And trust me: I’ll be sitting nonstop on the Campster 2.

This 1-piece portable quad chair unfolds in 5 seconds for a comfy, bum-hugging seat here, there, and derrière. It weighs just 3.3 pounds (supports up to 300) and packs down to the size of a Chihuahua, without all the yapping.

Plus, with a sturdy aluminum frame and 12” high seat, the Campster 2 keeps your tush above the mush.

28. MetMo Pocket Driver

Torque a big game with this mini driver

Finally, a use for that stupid tiny pocket on your jeans.

The MetMo Pocket Driver is a miniature multitool that works with any standard 6.3mm hex bit, plus standard and micro screw bits.

With a compact aluminum body, it’s slim enough to slip into small spaces, and strong enough to screw. 😉 And thanks to its ingenious flipping handle (which stores 2 bits!), it’s powerful yet easy on the hands.

Inspired by an antique Dutch tool and re-engineered as a modern clutch tool, the Pocket Driver is battery-free and built to last. You won’t want to be without it — so pop it on your carabiner for those pantsless workshop days.

27. The Redesigned Robe 2

This robe is so swanky, you’ll want to wear it in public (and you can)

If I said “Hey, rub yourself all over with this damp, moldy piece of terrycloth,” you’d probably give me some serious stank-eye. And yet that’s *exactly* what you’re doing every time you dry off with that gross bath towel.

Upgrade your bath game with the Redesigned Robe 2. This waffle-weave wonder is superbly sewn from ultra-soft, thermoregulating 100% sustainable cotton to keep you warm in the winter, cool in the summer, and hot all of the time.

It air-dries in just 2 hours so you’re always cozy, never clammy. And thanks to extra-long sleeves, a deep hood, and generous front panels, you’ve got room to move without showing your goods to the neighborhood.

26. ISOLA I Year-Round Waterproof Adventure Jacket

This 100% recycled nylon adventure jacket is your answer to any weather

Here’s the thing about raincoats: You think you don’t need one.

Until one day you’re drenched to the bone in a midday monsoon, shaking your fist at the sky and yelling, “WHY DIDN’T I BUY THE ISOLA JACKET?”

This all-season adventure jacket does more than any raincoat I’ve ever seen — from the 25K water resistance rating (with 10K breathability), water-resistant zippers, and rain visor to the “smart sleeve” window and “speed exit” pocket so you can use your phone how and when you want to. Did I mention it also has 20 dedicated waterproof pockets to carry all your stuff?

And when you take the ISOLA off, it converts into a shoulder sling with a waterproof pocket! Scratch that, this jacket does more than my backpack.

25. FinalPress

This pocket-sized brewer unlocks full-flavored coffee anywhere, anytime

Upsetting news ahead: Those hotel room coffeemakers? Those have NEVER been cleaned.

If you want convenient coffee on-the-go minus the full petting zoo of germs and bacteria, pack a FinalPress.

This pocket-sized stainless steel tool brews the perfect cup of coffee (or tea) directly into your mug, jar, or eagerly outstretched hands. Just add coffee grounds. Stir. Wait. Press. And sip.

With a spring-loaded plunger and laser-cut 200-micron filter, FinalPress doesn’t need electricity to work. It barely needs a single brain cell. (Which is good, since mine don’t show up for work until after my first cup.)

PLUS, every FinalPress comes with a free custom mason jar lid to make the smoothest, richest, least bitter iced coffee your unenlightened mouth has ever tasted.

 

24. Forever Sponge

This uncuttable sponge will outlast your whole family

Martha Stewart suggests replacing your kitchen sponge every week. Based on its age markings, I’m pretty sure mine dates from the Paleolithic era.

But instead of tossing 52 sponges a year, I’m gonna snag 1 Forever Sponge.

Made with three highly antimicrobial materials including level-5 HPPE, Forever Sponge is literally uncuttable. You can’t slice it or shred it, and you won’t find it dolefully disintegrating by the sink, dreaming of (and smelling like) death.

It’s heavy-duty enough to scour superglued cheese or caramel, but also gentle enough that it won’t scratch your nonstick pans.

And because the Forever Sponge is heat-resistant and dishwasher-safe, you can boil it or toss it in with the dishes for a comfortingly clean kitchen that even Martha would be proud of.

23. Trio & Trio Max

Trio & Trio Max will turn your laptop’s one screen into three screens

Being productive has always been an issue for me. It seems like my to-do list is always growing and never shrinking.

But that’s all about to change due to Trio and Trio Max. These upgraded triple-screen laptop monitors will increase your productivity threefold!

This latest product from Mobile Pixels (their sixth Kickstarter campaign!) features thinner, lighter screens and does not require magnets.

22. Path-22

Never lose your way again with this compact mighty compass!

My girlfriend says I need to find my direction in life. But I’m never sure which way I’m supposed to go.

So I’m glad I found the Path-22. It’s a compact compass made from solid brass or Grade 5 Titanium. It’s also waterproof and smaller than a coin. Simplicity at its best!

Path-22 also attaches itself to virtually anything like keys, zippers, backpacks, or other gear, and its durability means it’ll conquer even the toughest outdoor conditions.

Sounds just like what I need to point myself in the right direction.

21. MOONDIAL

This authentic lunar globe displays the Moon’s phase in real time

I’m not much of a cosmic aficionado, but I do appreciate the moon. Since I don’t know much more than “it’s not made of cheese,” I’m going to use MOONDIAL to educate myself about lunar phases.

MOONDIAL is a lunar globe that tracks the cycles of the moon in real time. Its innovative lightning design synchronizes with the lunar cycle and displays the phases of the moon in the most beautiful way.

20. Nooku

Prevent Poor Air Quality With Nooku- An AI Powered Air Quality Monitor

My predictions are always wrong. Buying stock shares in Blockbuster, Toys ‘R Us, and RadioShack was NOT a good idea.

So I’ll let the experts make the predictions from now on.

That’s why I love Nooku. It’s an air quality monitor that works in real-time to predict unhealthy air and prevent hidden future health risks.

Are you worried about mold, pollution, and allergens? Worry no more. Nooku has you covered. It not only alerts you to these issues, but learns about your home environment and offers personalized advice.

19. Birdfy Nest

This smart birdhouse is the perfect present for ornithology buffs

There’s no purer hobby than birdwatching. Have you EVER met a jerk birdwatcher? Exactly.

Treat the benevolent bird nerds in your life to a high-tech home for their avian amigos. The Birdfy Nest is a dual-camera smart bird house designed to give local birds safe shelter — while giving YOU a chance to spy on them. (Birds don’t have a concept for “creepy,” so it’s fine.)

Two high-resolution, solar-powered cameras offer full-color night vision for all your nocturnal nest-watching needs. You’ll even get alerts when the Nest’s AI recognizes behaviors like hatching, feeding, and fledging.

Share your automatically edited video clips on social or just save them to watch later. Because with Birdfy, Nestflix is the new Netflix.

 

18. Shabosh

This portable dishwasher folds down to the size of a laptop

If doing the dishes by hand gives you a sinking feeling, you’re gonna want to check out the Shabosh portable dishwasher.

This countertop cleaning connoisseur uses 80% less water and 70% less power than a traditional dishwasher. (Plus, it needs zero installation, so that’s 100% less plumber buttcrack.)

Shabosh’s patented high-pressure washing cycle mixes your favorite soap and water together, atomizing and heating the mixture so you can clean your dishes in 40 seconds flat.

When you’re done, remove the side panels and stow Shabosh in any cabinet. So if you’re looking for an affordable portable washer for your tiny house, camper van, dorm, or weirdly sinkless house… pick dish one.

17. NeoRuler

Measure anything (like, literally anything) with this revolutionary smart ruler

Move over, Frank Lloyd Wright.

The NeoRuler makes it so easy to measure and draft, pretty much anyone can be an architect now. Even me. And I’m an idiot!

This stainless steel smart ruler leaves its sad wooden brethren in the dust. It measures metric. It measures Imperial. It measures with accuracy up to 0.1mm (which, if you’re wondering, is the difference between getting your girlfriend’s ring size right OR badly disappointing her).

Choose from over 90 built-in scales, or customize your own. Swap the pointer for other handy modules including a pencil holder, magnifier, and even calipers. And if you find yourself effortlessly drawing up plans for Fallingwater II, thank me later.

16. totam planter

Grow a lush garden without soil, pests, or going outside

I planted a vegetable garden exactly once. And then I vowed never to do it again after watching all my tender baby kale get ABSOLUTELY DECIMATED by bugs.

But I’m sorely tempted to try again with the totam planter.

This modular, self-watering indoor planter system uses hydroponics and aeroponics to grow greens sans soil. It’s literally impossible to overwater, and with constant access to oxygen, plants grow up to 5x faster.

Plus, schedule-able LED plant lighting keeps things growing — even if your apartment gets less light than the Batcave.

And thanks to a space-saving stacking design that fits up to 16 plants in just 12 square inches, you don’t need to sacrifice your living room to grow a f***-ton of food, flowers, or foliage.

15. Benro Theta

This self-leveling tripod is slim, stable, and surprisingly smart

Attention, aspiring Ansel Adamses:

If your photos always look like you took them from a rollercoaster, the problem *might* be your tripod. (Or it might just be you.)

Enter the Theta auto-leveling tripod. Using a built-in motor and gyroscope, Theta’s ball head senses when your camera tilts and automatically extends its carbon-fiber legs to keep your camera level — even when the ground isn’t.

With a slim, compact profile and a total weight of just 2.7 lbs, Theta is easy to toss in your bag anytime you want to level up.

14. The Crossover Lock™

These cable locks deter theft and help you locate your missing or stolen stuff

Here’s the thing about thieves: they’re literally banking on you not noticing that your stuff is disappearing.

But now you can outsmart those morally decrepit jerks with Crossover Locks. These smart locks for bikes, luggage, and everything else you hold dear automatically alert you the moment your stuff moves, gets unlocked, or leaves the area — even if you’re halfway across the world.

Precise, real-time GPS tracking means you can locate your locks anywhere, anytime (and it’s handy if you happen to misplace things as much as I do).

Crossover Locks also release a powerful alarm when their cables are cut — which on its own can prevent up to 80% of break-ins and thefts. Because you know what thieves really don’t like? Attention.

13. Daily Driver Shirt

This button-up keeps you cool, dry, and more prepared than an Eagle Scout

The perfect button-up doesn’t exi—

Hold up, TEREN just released the Daily Driver Shirt?

I now eat my words. Sewn from wrinkle-resistant, supersoft bamboo fabric with 4-way stretch, these clever shirts are comfy AND crazy functional.

Moisture-wicking, stain-resistant and water-repelling capabilities keep you dry whether the dampness is coming from inside or outside. And the ingenious hidden lens cleaning cloth means you’re about to live that smudge-free life.

I saved the best for last. The collar stays are actual firestarters! So when your partner says, “Hey, you look hot,” you can literally spark a flame to prove it. 🔥

 

12. Biigloo – The Ultimate Aerogel Sleeping Bag

This extreme-weather sleeping bag keeps you warm with SPACE GEL

Here’s a rabbit hole you really don’t want to go down: Google “How many people have died on Everest?”

I went down that hole. And then I came out, weeping, and immediately backed the Biigloo aerogel sleeping bag.

Designed to keep you snug at extremes up to -40°C, this ultralight sleeping bag is also windproof and 10,000mm waterproof (though my tears of regret will probably freeze instantly).

What makes it so warm? 1mm of aerogel (the same material NASA uses to insulate spacesuits) and a layer of DuPont SORONA bio-fleece. Plus, the ultrafine nylon lining keeps out 90% of moisture so you stay dry, comfortable, and, well, alive.

11. Titanium Multi-function Pry Bar

This titanium multi-tool is the everyday carry every dude craves

With a magnetic “forever pen” and everything you’ve ever wanted in an EDC tool (they literally did the research), this little metal wunderkind tackles more dirty jobs than Mike Rowe.

CNC-machined from durable, corrosion-resistant titanium with handy storage for all your bits, it’s big enough to work — and small enough to fit in your pocket without neutering you when you sit down.

It pulls nails. It breaks windows. It opens boxes and bottles. It pries. It wrenches. It screws (and it also f***s, if you know what I mean.*)

*Please don’t sleep with this tool. Weirdly, that’s the same thing my girlfriend’s mom said about me.

10. Swift: The 120W Type-C 3rd Gen. GaN 12-in-1 Travel Adapter

This 12-in-1 Travel Adapter will charge 6 devices at the same time!

When I travel, I always bring my laptop, phone, tablet, AirPods, Steam deck, Switch, camera, and a mystery device I’m too polite to name. In the space that’s left, I pack a single T-shirt and one lonely pair of boxers.

What I always forget, though? Other countries don’t have American outlets, so my electronics might as well be bricks. I was so disconnected last time I traveled that my mom put out a missing person alert on me. (Sorry, Mom.)

Then I found Swift. This small but mighty travel adapter will keep your stuff charged in over 150 countries — without needing to lug around multiple bulky chargers or adapters.

Swift delivers high charging capability that can fully power up any Android or Apple device in <18 minutes. It’s reliable, it doesn’t overheat, and it can charge up to 6 devices at once. Who’s got two thumbs and is about to pack more clean undies? This guy.

9. Ringo – The Water Bottle That Magnetically Holds Your Phone

This water bottle has a built-in magnetic phone stand

Did you know that “text neck” has a scary clinical name… and that name is “kyphosis”? 😰

Now you know. And now you probably want to stop staring down at your phone so much.

Good news! You can fix your terrible posture AND stay hydrated with the Ringo water bottle. This double-wall stainless steel water bottle has a nifty MagSafe O-ring on top to keep your phone right where you need it, whether you’re at the gym, on a plane, cooking, or hunched in your chiropractor’s waiting room.

Your drink stays hot or cold for hours, and your phone stays secure even when the bottle is empty. O — and the ring doubles as a carry handle. Maybe we won’t all need spine surgery in our 50s after all?

8. Znie Lite: The Silent Sleep Device That Soothes The Brain

This silent sleep device lulls you to dreamland without apps or accessories

Sleep is my favorite thing in the world. (Sorry, pizza.)

But unlike pizza, which I keep nearby at all times, sleep is sometimes out of reach when my dumb monkey brain won’t shut up and let me snooze. So I’m trying the Znie Lite.

This silent bedside device generates Extremely Low Frequencies (ELF, you know, like Buddy) to coax your brain into calming down. Flip it to Sleep mode 30 minutes before bedtime for drowsifying 7.83Hz theta waves. Or take a break during the day with Calm mode, which generates 12Hz alpha waves.

Unlike other sleep products that affect your senses (and end up just unlocking new and equally unpleasant flavors of wakefulness), the Znie Lite needs no app, accessories, or attention. Just switch it on​ to switch your brain off.

7. SDS ULTRA PLUS – Mini Electric Drill Pen & Benchtop Press

Makers need this mini electric drill pen & press

I love putting holes in things. The problem is the holes aren’t usually intentional.

But when they ARE intentional, and I actually need to be precise, I reach for the SDS ULTRA PLUS.

This mini electric drill pen and benchtop press can hole-ify all sorts of thinner materials, from wood, plastic, and acrylic to aluminum, PCB, and even coins.

Feeling artsy? Craftsy? DIY-sy? Pick up the pen for portable punching power. When you need extra accuracy and stability, just pop your pen into the height-adjustable, multi-angle benchtop press.

Putting holes in things has never been easier. OK, *intentionally* putting holes in things has never been easier.

We all know lumbar spine support is critical. But here’s the problem: everybody’s lumbar lies in a different place. One-size-fits-all lumbar support chairs do not, in fact, fit all.

Instead of shelling out on a fancy new ergonomic chair whose name rhymes with Sherman Spiller, just snag yourself the Lifted Lumbar seat cushion.

This doctor-developed back cushion is fully adjustable — so it’ll suit your seat whether you’re tall and lean or short and sweet. Tweak the straps to bring your spine to a neutral, pain-free position, and enjoy gentle tension relief from the two trigger point knobs near the top.

The best part? You can take Lifted Lumbar with you for backup (😉) wherever you park your tush.

 

6. Microblade Pill XL

This tiny microblade gadget helps you open packages, cut plastic, and more

“It’s so small” said my girlfriend when I pulled this out of my pants.

“It’s not the size that matters”, I replied.

Then I showed her what it could do and she was AMAZED.

The Microblade Pill XL is a tiny microblade cutting gadget that is useful in many situations. Need to open a box? Cut plastic? Remove product tags? Now you have a solution in a tiny pill-shaped gadget.

The Pill XL has a double-edged tip that allows you multiple options for cutting. But don’t worry- it’s sharp but safe to touch at the same time.

Its tiny size means you can take it with you everywhere. Put one on a keychain, in your backpack, keep one in your vehicle, or just carry it in your pocket. And if you keep it in your pocket don’t worry- it’s small enough that it shouldn’t be confused for something else.

5. SENSE3

I swear, if Apple comes out with ONE MORE proprietary charger…

I’m gonna buy the SENSE3 wireless charging pad and just be done with cords forever.

This wireless charging pad for all Apple and Qi devices (yep, including Apple Watch) works for up to 3 devices at 25W output max, with a juicy 10,000 mAh. No need to precisely place your gadgets — just plop ‘em on the pad for power on the go.

SENSE3’s high-tech Foreign Object Detection (FOD) safely deactivates charging when foreign metal objects are placed on it. AND the whole pad weighs just 0.5 pounds. Excuse me while I throw all these stupid cords in the trash.

4. Magsafe Call Recorder

Supercharge your productivity with this minimalist, MagSafe, call-recording phone case

As a society, we’ve very maturely accepted that our lives revolve around phones. So I love to see products that make our phones better — like the FoCase productivity phone case.

This tiny MagSafe call recorder records your calls for posterity with a single click (hello, Library of Congress? I’d like to make a deposit). The dual-input system with a piezoelectric sensor and MEMS microphones delivers crystal-clear call recordings, without app subscriptions or fees.

Along with a handy card holder, FoCase also includes a 2.13-inch ink screen. Use the built-in Pomodoro timer to keep yourself on task, or display personal mottoes like “My phone case is better than yours.” There’s even an invisible stand for when the weight of your superiority grows too heavy to bear.

3. The Ultimate Adventure Shorts

These are the ultimate adventure shorts. Go anywhere in comfort.

The less often I have to change my shorts, the better. So Aquanautia is perfect for me.

I’ve been known to start my day with a hike, then go for a swim, then grab lunch at a nice restaurant, then walk the beach, then go scuba diving, then go out on the town.

No, seriously. I really do all that. Well, maybe not ALL of those things. But if I did and never wanted to change shorts, Aquanautia would be my go-to for looking stylish and staying comfortable all day.

These shorts repel liquids, so no stains. They have large, waterproof pockets. The metal hardware is premium quality. They quick-dry in 10 minutes. You can customize the fit. And they have theft-proof features as well. Plus, they are made from ocean bound plastic. I mean, what’s not to like here?

So when you’re on your next adventure, bring Aquanautia if you want to pack less, do less laundry, and have to worry less about.

2. HooKee

This hydraulic-powered smart portable gym unlocks 100+ exercises with safe resistance

If you’ve been here for a while, you know I’ll do literally anything to avoid working out. Which is why I truly take it personally when I come across a cutting-edge fitness product like the HooKee smart portable gym.

The HooKee offers up to 100 pounds of constant resistance in 10-pound increments, all packed into a dignified device no larger than a pair of shapely android legs. Its patented HydroFlex technology uses water instead of weights to generate smooth, safe resistance.

Inside the partner app, you’ll find 100+ full-body workouts with real-time tracking for devastatingly effective at-home bodybuilding.

Plus, you can put in 10,000+ reps per battery charge (that’s months of training for most people. Years for me). Wanna play HooKee?

1. Lifted Lumbar

This adjustable lumbar cushion fixes your posture and relieves pain

We all know lumbar spine support is critical. But here’s the problem: everybody’s lumbar lies in a different place. One-size-fits-all lumbar support chairs do not, in fact, fit all.

Instead of shelling out on a fancy new ergonomic chair whose name rhymes with Sherman Spiller, just snag yourself the Lifted Lumbar seat cushion.

This doctor-developed back cushion is fully adjustable — so it’ll suit your seat whether you’re tall and lean or short and sweet. Tweak the straps to bring your spine to a neutral, pain-free position, and enjoy gentle tension relief from the two trigger point knobs near the top.

The best part? You can take Lifted Lumbar with you for backup (😉) wherever you park your tush.