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Free backlink sites list: 1,964 places to get a link

A maintained list of 1,964 legitimate backlink sites: directories, profile creation sites, guest posting sites, launch platforms, registries and marketplaces. 1,628 are free or have a free tier, 44 usually give a dofollow link, and 781 have an estimated DA of 70 or more. Every row shows authority, link type, cost and effort, and links straight to the submit page.

1,964
Opportunities
1,628
Free or freemium
781
Est. DA 70+
208
Quick wins

1–40 of 166 opportunities

Highest impactimpact 95

  • Accessibility Weekly

    a11yweekly.com

    First publish a fresh, human-authored accessibility case study or tutorial with real lessons and disabled-user perspective where available, then suggest that single article by email.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~35DofollowFreeInvolvedVerified liveAccessibility Newsletter
    SubmitAccessibility Weekly (opens in a new tab)
  • Console.dev

    console.dev

    Email your strongest developer-focused feature with a self-service demo, documentation, privacy model, and concise reason it is novel.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~50Sometimes dofollowFreeInvolvedVerified liveNewsletter / Resource Page
    SubmitConsole.dev (opens in a new tab)
  • Educative

    educative.io

    Propose a text-based, interactive course on web privacy, security headers, local-first tools, or accessible frontend testing, with practical code exercises and clear outcomes.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~75Sometimes dofollowFreeInvolvedVerified liveTechnical Education
    SubmitEducative (opens in a new tab)
  • Good AI Tools

    goodaitools.com

    Submit your tool with homepage URL, privacy-first positioning, logo, screenshots and accurate pricing.

    FreeInvolvedNeeds checkingTool / software directory
    SubmitGood AI Tools (opens in a new tab)
  • Help Net Security

    helpnetsecurity.com

    Send a concise exclusive angle on your new security feature, dataset, vulnerability study, or expert commentary.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~85Sometimes dofollowFreeInvolvedVerified liveEditorial Contribution
    SubmitHelp Net Security (opens in a new tab)
  • Submit your tool with homepage URL, privacy-first positioning, logo, screenshots and accurate pricing.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~75FreeInvolvedNeeds checkingTool / software directory
    SubmitOECD.AI Tools Catalogue (opens in a new tab)
  • Security Boulevard

    securityboulevard.com

    Pitch a vendor-neutral security article using original your tool tests, threat-model findings, or privacy research.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~70Sometimes dofollowFreeInvolvedVerified liveEditorial Contribution
    SubmitSecurity Boulevard (opens in a new tab)
  • Softpedia

    softpedia.com

    Submit your tool with homepage URL, privacy-first positioning, logo, screenshots and accurate pricing.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~90NofollowFreeInvolvedVerified liveTool / software directory
    SubmitSoftpedia (opens in a new tab)
  • The A11Y Project

    a11yproject.com

    Pitch a short, beginner-friendly, human-authored accessibility post through an issue, or submit one established free your tool accessibility resource under the correct Resources category.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~70DofollowFreeInvolvedVerified liveAccessibility Publication
    SubmitThe A11Y Project (opens in a new tab)
  • ToolFame

    toolfame.com

    Submit your tool with homepage URL, privacy-first positioning, logo, screenshots and accurate pricing.

    FreeInvolvedNot submittedTool / software directory
    SubmitToolFame (opens in a new tab)
  • ToolPilot

    toolpilot.ai

    Submit your tool with homepage URL, privacy-first positioning, logo, screenshots and accurate pricing.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~35FreeInvolvedNot submittedTool / software directory
    SubmitToolPilot (opens in a new tab)
  • Towards AI

    towardsai.com

    Submit a useful AI privacy, local processing, prompt-security, or responsible-tooling tutorial with reproducible examples.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~60Sometimes dofollowFreeInvolvedVerified liveEditorial Contribution
    SubmitTowards AI (opens in a new tab)
  • Turbo0

    turbo0.com

    Submit your tool with homepage URL, privacy-first positioning, logo, screenshots and accurate pricing.

    FreeInvolvedNot submittedTool / software directory
    SubmitTurbo0 (opens in a new tab)
  • We Are Founders Directory

    directory.wearefounders.uk

    Submit your tool for a hand-reviewed founder-tool profile and direct website CTA.

    FreeInvolvedVerified liveFounder Tool Directory
    SubmitWe Are Founders Directory (opens in a new tab)
  • Web Tools Weekly

    webtoolsweekly.com

    Submit one polished your tool web utility that is directly useful to front-end developers, programmers, or designers, with a precise one-line explanation and working URL.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~45FreeInvolvedNot submittedDeveloper Newsletter
    SubmitWeb Tools Weekly (opens in a new tab)

High impactimpact 81

  • Submit an original hacker-spirit article on a privacy failure, scam-defense experiment, file-forensics method, or unusual defensive technique—not your advertisement.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~60FreeInvolvedNot submittedHacker Publishing
    Submit2600: The Hacker Quarterly (opens in a new tab)
  • A List Apart

    alistapart.com

    Pitch an original standards, accessibility, privacy, or responsible-web essay based on first-hand product engineering experience.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~80Sometimes dofollowFreeInvolvedVerified liveEditorial Contribution
    SubmitA List Apart (opens in a new tab)
  • AI Verify Foundation

    aiverifyfoundation.sg

    Run AI Verify on your real AI use case, then submit accurate results, version, experience, lessons and company logo.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~35FreeInvolvedLive, conditionalResponsible AI
    SubmitAI Verify Foundation (opens in a new tab)
  • AI With Me

    aiwith.me

    Submit your tool with homepage URL, privacy-first positioning, logo, screenshots and accurate pricing.

    FreeInvolvedNot submittedTool / software directory
    SubmitAI With Me (opens in a new tab)
  • AI X Collection

    aixcollection.com

    Submit your tool with homepage URL, privacy-first positioning, logo, screenshots and accurate pricing.

    FreeInvolvedNeeds checkingTool / software directory
    SubmitAI X Collection (opens in a new tab)
  • AIAI.Tools

    aiai.tools

    Submit your tool with homepage URL, privacy-first positioning, logo, screenshots and accurate pricing.

    FreeInvolvedNot submittedTool / software directory
    SubmitAIAI.Tools (opens in a new tab)
  • Appa List

    appalist.com

    Submit your tool with homepage URL, privacy-first positioning, logo, screenshots and accurate pricing.

    FreeInvolvedNeeds checkingTool / software directory
    SubmitAppa List (opens in a new tab)
  • BetaNews

    betanews.com

    Pitch your genuinely differentiated launch or an original opinion on privacy, security, and useful web tooling.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~80Sometimes dofollowFreeInvolvedVerified liveEditorial Contribution
    SubmitBetaNews (opens in a new tab)
  • Built In

    builtin.com

    Apply to the Built In expert contributor network and pitch a technical or tech-career article grounded in your own experience.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~85Sometimes dofollowFreeInvolvedNeeds checkingTech industry publication
    SubmitBuilt In (opens in a new tab)
  • C# Corner

    c-sharpcorner.com

    Register a real founder or engineer profile and publish an original code-backed tutorial on privacy-safe browser tooling, mentioning your tool only where it is part of the implementation.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~75NofollowFreeInvolvedVerified liveDeveloper Publishing
    SubmitC# Corner (opens in a new tab)
  • CMSWire

    cmswire.com

    Apply with founder expertise and pitch an actionable digital-experience, privacy, AI-governance, or trust article.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~75Sometimes dofollowFreeInvolvedVerified liveEditorial Contribution
    SubmitCMSWire (opens in a new tab)
  • CodeProject

    codeproject.com

    Submit a substantial implementation article with code samples for a local privacy or document-processing technique used in your tool.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~85NofollowFreeInvolvedNot submittedDeveloper Publishing
    SubmitCodeProject (opens in a new tab)
  • CoderLegion

    coderlegion.com

    Create a truthful founder or engineering profile and submit a useful tutorial on local-first privacy tooling, secure web utilities, or accessibility engineering.

    FreeInvolvedNot submittedDeveloper Community
    SubmitCoderLegion (opens in a new tab)
  • CSS-Tricks

    css-tricks.com

    Propose a lived-experience frontend article on accessible tool interfaces, privacy-safe browser APIs, CSS, or performance.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~90Sometimes dofollowFreeInvolvedVerified liveEditorial Contribution
    SubmitCSS-Tricks (opens in a new tab)
  • Publish #showdev article about client-side privacy tools.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~90NofollowFreeInvolvedNot submittedContent platform
    SubmitDEV Community (opens in a new tab)
  • DevDojo

    devdojo.com

    Join as the developer and publish an original technical tutorial about a privacy-safe browser workflow, citing your tool only where relevant.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~55Sometimes dofollowFreeInvolvedNot submittedDeveloper Community
    SubmitDevDojo (opens in a new tab)
  • Ecomm.design

    ecomm.design

    Submit your polished landing/tool UI with clean screenshots and design credits.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~35FreeInvolvedNot submittedDesign showcase
    SubmitEcomm.design (opens in a new tab)
  • Envato Tuts+

    tutsplus.com

    Pitch a practical, outcome-based tutorial on client-side privacy, accessible UI, or web safety using original examples and an honest author identity.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~90FreeInvolvedVerified liveTechnical Education
    SubmitEnvato Tuts+ (opens in a new tab)
  • GeeksforGeeks Contribute

    geeksforgeeks.org

    Write an original technical article about a broadly useful browser-security, privacy, or accessibility technique and cite your tool only when it is a necessary working example.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~90NofollowFreeInvolvedVerified liveTechnical Publishing
    SubmitGeeksforGeeks Contribute (opens in a new tab)
  • Httpster

    httpster.net

    Submit your polished landing/tool UI with clean screenshots and design credits.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~45FreeInvolvedNeeds checkingDesign showcase
    SubmitHttpster (opens in a new tab)
  • Instructables

    instructables.com

    Publish a detailed build or usage tutorial around your original workflow, with the relevant tool link only where it helps readers.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~90NofollowFreeInvolvedVerified liveMaker Community
    SubmitInstructables (opens in a new tab)
  • LogRocket Blog

    logrocket.com

    Apply as a guest author with code samples, then write frontend or mobile tutorials the editors assign or approve.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~75Sometimes dofollowFreeInvolvedNeeds checkingFrontend developer blog
    SubmitLogRocket Blog (opens in a new tab)
  • Made With Vue.js

    madewithvuejs.com

    Submit your polished landing/tool UI with clean screenshots and design credits.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~55DofollowFreeInvolvedNot submittedDesign showcase
    SubmitMade With Vue.js (opens in a new tab)
  • MentionMatch

    mentionmatch.com

    Register as source for B2B writer quotes/backlinks.

    FreeInvolvedNeeds checkingPR/source platform
    SubmitMentionMatch (opens in a new tab)
  • Moz Blog

    moz.com

    Read the blog's submission guidelines, then send a detailed pitch for an in-depth SEO tutorial or case study with original data.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~90Sometimes dofollowFreeInvolvedNeeds checkingSEO software blog
    SubmitMoz Blog (opens in a new tab)

How to build backlinks with this list

Four steps that work for a new site, a SaaS or a side project. No paid link packages, nothing that risks a penalty.

  1. Get the basics right first

    Before submitting anywhere, have a one-line description, a 150-word description, a square logo and two or three screenshots ready. Every form asks for some mix of these.

  2. Claim profiles and free listings

    Start with the free, quick rows: profile creation sites and free directories. They are one form each and build the entity signals search engines use to understand who you are.

  3. Go after a few strong links

    Then pick a handful of high DA and dofollow sites that fit your niche, and write proper guest posts or launch posts for them. Ten relevant links beat a hundred random ones.

  4. Track and keep it clean

    Note where you submitted and when. Recheck after a month, update stale descriptions, and never pay for bulk link packages: they put the whole site at risk.

Behind the list

A link opportunity is not a link.

Every row here starts as a line in a sheet, gets normalised into one of 16 groups, scored for cost, effort and impact, and written up with the steps to actually submit. The floor below represents that pipeline.

Open the sheet view

An illustration of the AltF Backlinks floor: opportunities sourced at the back, vetted for cost and effort by the engineering pod, written up for outreach by the design pod, then tracked to placement along a line.

Backlink sites by category

Common questions

Do backlinks still matter for ranking in 2026?
Links remain one signal among many, and low-quality bulk links do more harm than good. What still works is being listed where your buyers actually look — directories with real traffic, registries your peers use, and launch platforms with engaged audiences. Every entry in this list is a place a human might plausibly find you, which is why they are worth submitting to regardless of link equity.
Which submissions should I do first?
Start with the quick wins filter: free, low effort, and not in the lowest priority band. 208 of the 1,964 entries qualify, and those are the ones where a single form submission gets you a live listing the same week. Launch platforms are worth saving until your product is genuinely ready, because you only get one good attempt at each.
How is the impact score calculated?
It starts from a hand-assigned priority band (do first, high, medium, later), then adjusts for cost and effort. A free, quick opportunity scores above a paid, involved one in the same band, because it is the one you can realistically finish today. The score is a queueing aid, not a measure of domain authority.
Are these links free?
1,628 of the 1,964 entries are free to submit to or offer a free tier that includes a listing. Cost is shown on every row, and the "nothing to pay" filter narrows the list to exactly those.
Which backlink sites are dofollow?
44 entries are known to give a followed link on a normal listing, and more give one only in some placements. The link type is shown on every row and can be filtered. Sites change their link policy without notice, so treat the label as a starting point and check the live page after you are listed. A nofollow link from a busy site still sends visitors and helps search engines discover you.
What does the DA number mean?
It is our estimate of the site's domain authority, a third-party style 0-100 score of how strong a domain's link profile is, rounded to the nearest 5. 1,580 of the 1,964 sites have one. It is useful for comparing sites, not a Google metric, so relevance to your niche still matters more.
How do I get backlinks for a new website?
1. Get the basics right first: Before submitting anywhere, have a one-line description, a 150-word description, a square logo and two or three screenshots ready. Every form asks for some mix of these. 2. Claim profiles and free listings: Start with the free, quick rows: profile creation sites and free directories. They are one form each and build the entity signals search engines use to understand who you are. 3. Go after a few strong links: Then pick a handful of high DA and dofollow sites that fit your niche, and write proper guest posts or launch posts for them. Ten relevant links beat a hundred random ones. 4. Track and keep it clean: Note where you submitted and when. Recheck after a month, update stale descriptions, and never pay for bulk link packages: they put the whole site at risk.
Will submitting everywhere hurt my site?
Submitting to spam directories can. That is why this list is curated rather than scraped, and why entries carry a status showing whether they have been verified as live. Skip anything that promises hundreds of links for a fee, and prefer places where a real person reviews submissions.