# Ask HN: How can you tell a site/app is vibe coded? > Source: > Published: 2026-08-13 19:02:52+00:00 Hacker News new | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit login Ask HN: How can you tell a site/app is vibe coded? 1 point by gkolli 8 minutes ago | hide | past | favorite | discuss With so many people vibe coding sites and full apps, I feel like there is much more AI slop shown to the user. What are your tell-tale signs? Black background, green and orange gradients, same font, etc. Would love to learn more! help Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact Search: