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
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The table is wider than the screen — swipe it sideways for cost, effort and the preparation notes.
| # | Impact (sorted) | Site — sort by this | Est. DA — sort by this | Link | Domain | Type | Cost | Effort — sort by this | Priority | Status | What to prepare | Rules / caveat | Checked | Actions |
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| 1 | 100 | Product Hunt | 90 | Nofollow | producthunt.com | Launch platforms | Free | Quick | Do first | Not submitted | Launch your platform first; prepare maker comment and assets. | No upvote asks; personal accounts; schedule proper launch. | 2026-07-30 | Open Product Hunt submit page (new tab)Product Hunt details |
| 2 | 98 | Hacker News Show HN | 90 | Nofollow | news.ycombinator.com | Launch platforms | Free | Moderate | Do first | Not submitted | Submit as Show HN: your tool - privacy-first toolbox people can try instantly. | No vote solicitation; use genuine account; product must be live. | 2026-07-30 | Open Hacker News Show HN submit page (new tab)Hacker News Show HN details |
| 3 | 98 | Launchpad | 90 | Nofollow | launchpad.net | Launch platforms | Free | Moderate | Do first | Verified live | Register a genuine your tool open-source component, complete its project summary and link its official homepage and source repository. | Use only for a maintained open-source project; non-free projects require separate approval. Link value is not guaranteed. | 2026-08-03 | Open Launchpad submit page (new tab)Launchpad details |
| 4 | 98 | Neeed Directory | 25 | Link type unknown | neeed.directory | Launch platforms | Free | Moderate | Do first | Not submitted | Launch your tool with a unique tagline, screenshots and founder profile linking to your tool. | Use original launch copy; no vote manipulation; review or queue may apply. Dofollow is reported but recheck after approval. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/neeed-directory | Open Neeed Directory submit page (new tab)Neeed Directory details |
| 5 | 98 | Nick Launches | — | Link type unknown | nicklaunches.com | Launch platforms | Free | Moderate | Do first | Not submitted | Launch your tool with a unique tagline, screenshots and founder profile linking to your tool. | Use original launch copy; no vote manipulation; review or queue may apply. Dofollow is reported but recheck after approval. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/nick-launches | Open Nick Launches submit page (new tab)Nick Launches details |
| 6 | 98 | Pitchwall | 30 | Link type unknown | pitchwall.co | Launch platforms | Free | Moderate | Do first | Not submitted | Launch your tool with a unique tagline, screenshots and founder profile linking to your tool. | Use original launch copy; no vote manipulation; review or queue may apply. Dofollow is reported but recheck after approval. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/pitchwall | Open Pitchwall submit page (new tab)Pitchwall details |
| 7 | 98 | TinyStartups | 30 | Link type unknown | tinystartups.com | Launch platforms | Free | Moderate | Do first | Not submitted | Launch your tool with a unique tagline, screenshots and founder profile linking to your tool. | Use original launch copy; no vote manipulation; review or queue may apply. Dofollow is reported but recheck after approval. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/tinystartups | Open TinyStartups submit page (new tab)TinyStartups details |
| 8 | 86 | Peerlist | 55 | Link type unknown | peerlist.io | Launch platforms | Free | Quick | High | Not submitted | Create maker profile and launch your tool as project. | Best fit for developer/design tools; complete profile first. | 2026-07-30 | Open Peerlist submit page (new tab)Peerlist details |
| 9 | 84 | Aback Launch | — | Link type unknown | abacklaunch.com | Launch platforms | Free | Moderate | High | Not submitted | Launch your tool with a unique tagline, screenshots and founder profile linking to your tool. | Use original launch copy; no vote manipulation; review or queue may apply. Dofollow is reported but recheck after approval. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/aback-launch | Open Aback Launch submit page (new tab)Aback Launch details |
| 10 | 84 | App Stack Builder | — | Link type unknown | appstackbuilder.com | Launch platforms | Free | Moderate | High | Verified live | Submit your tool as a developer or productivity tool for editorial launch coverage. | Must be live, useful, and relevant to SaaS or developer workflows. | https://appstackbuilder.com/submit-tool | Open App Stack Builder submit page (new tab)App Stack Builder details |
| 11 | 84 | DevHunt | 50 | Sometimes dofollow | devhunt.org | Launch platforms | Free | Moderate | High | Needs checking | Submit your tool developer utilities; GitHub-auth community. | Best for dev tools; prepare GitHub/repo proof if requested. | 2026-07-30 | Open DevHunt submit page (new tab)DevHunt details |
| 12 | 84 | EarlyHunt | — | Link type unknown | earlyhunt.com | Launch platforms | Free | Moderate | High | Not submitted | Launch your tool with a unique tagline, screenshots and founder profile linking to your tool. | Use original launch copy; no vote manipulation; review or queue may apply. Link treatment varies by tier/page. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/earlyhunt | Open EarlyHunt submit page (new tab)EarlyHunt details |
| 13 | 84 | Firsto | — | Link type unknown | firsto.co | Launch platforms | Free | Moderate | High | Not submitted | Launch your tool with a unique tagline, screenshots and founder profile linking to your tool. | Use original launch copy; no vote manipulation; review or queue may apply. Link treatment varies by tier/page. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/firsto | Open Firsto submit page (new tab)Firsto details |
| 14 | 84 | Indie.Deals | — | Link type unknown | indie.deals | Launch platforms | Free | Moderate | High | Not submitted | Launch your tool with a unique tagline, screenshots and founder profile linking to your tool. | Use original launch copy; no vote manipulation; review or queue may apply. Dofollow is reported but recheck after approval. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/indie-deals | Open Indie.Deals submit page (new tab)Indie.Deals details |
| 15 | 84 | Launch Llama | — | Link type unknown | launchllama.co | Launch platforms | Free | Moderate | High | Verified live | Create an account and submit the live your tool product with polished copy, visuals and an accurate category. | Every submission is reviewed and newsletter selection is not guaranteed; official pages give different review estimates, so allow at least seven days and never manipulate votes. | 2026-08-03 • https://launchllama.co/showcase-your-product-free | Open Launch Llama submit page (new tab)Launch Llama details |
| 16 | 84 | Million Dot Homepage | 20 | Link type unknown | milliondothomepage.com | Launch platforms | Free | Moderate | High | Needs checking | Launch your tool with a unique tagline, screenshots and founder profile linking to your tool. | Use original launch copy; no vote manipulation; review or queue may apply. Dofollow is reported but recheck after approval. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/million-dot-homepage | Open Million Dot Homepage submit page (new tab)Million Dot Homepage details |
| 17 | 84 | My Launch Stash | — | Link type unknown | mylaunchstash.com | Launch platforms | Free | Moderate | High | Needs checking | Launch your tool with a unique tagline, screenshots and founder profile linking to your tool. | Use original launch copy; no vote manipulation; review or queue may apply. Dofollow is reported but recheck after approval. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/my-launch-stash | Open My Launch Stash submit page (new tab)My Launch Stash details |
| 18 | 84 | ProductWing | — | Link type unknown | productwing.com | Launch platforms | Free | Moderate | High | Needs checking | Launch your tool with a unique tagline, screenshots and founder profile linking to your tool. | Use original launch copy; no vote manipulation; review or queue may apply. Dofollow is reported but recheck after approval. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/productwing | Open ProductWing submit page (new tab)ProductWing details |
| 19 | 84 | ShinyLaunch | — | Link type unknown | shinylaunch.com | Launch platforms | Free | Moderate | High | Needs checking | Launch your tool with a unique tagline, screenshots and founder profile linking to your tool. | Use original launch copy; no vote manipulation; review or queue may apply. Listing link is currently reported nofollow. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/shinylaunch | Open ShinyLaunch submit page (new tab)ShinyLaunch details |
| 20 | 84 | Startup List | — | Link type unknown | startup-list.org | Launch platforms | Free | Moderate | High | Not submitted | Create an account and submit your tool with positioning, category, logo and 3–6 accurate tags. | Account required; align listing promise with homepage; approval controls publication. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.startup-list.org/submit | Open Startup List submit page (new tab)Startup List details |
| 21 | 84 | SupaHunt | — | Link type unknown | supahunt.com | Launch platforms | Free | Moderate | High | Verified live | Launch your tool with original copy, screenshots and maker details; use the free reviewed listing. | Human review applies; avoid coordinated voting, duplicate launch copy or unsupported claims. | 2026-08-03 | Open SupaHunt submit page (new tab)SupaHunt details |
| 22 | 84 | SuperLaunch | — | Link type unknown | superlaunch.in | Launch platforms | Free | Moderate | High | Verified live | Submit a complete India-relevant product profile with accurate founder information, category, website and launch assets. | Submissions are reviewed before approval; use only genuine founder and company details and do not coordinate artificial upvotes. | 2026-08-03 • https://superlaunch.in/ | Open SuperLaunch submit page (new tab)SuperLaunch details |
| 23 | 84 | Trustiner | — | Link type unknown | trustiner.com | Launch platforms | Free | Moderate | High | Needs checking | Launch your tool with a unique tagline, screenshots and founder profile linking to your tool. | Use original launch copy; no vote manipulation; review or queue may apply. Listing link is currently reported nofollow. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/trustiner | Open Trustiner submit page (new tab)Trustiner details |
| 24 | 81 | BetaNews | 80 | Sometimes dofollow | betanews.com | Launch platforms | Free | Involved | High | Verified live | Pitch a genuinely differentiated your tool launch or an original opinion on privacy, security, and useful web tooling. | Story must be timely, accurate, and useful; publication and links are editorially controlled. | https://betanews.com/contact/ | Open BetaNews submit page (new tab)BetaNews details |
| 25 | 81 | ProductReveal | — | Link type unknown | productreveal.online | Launch platforms | Free | Involved | High | Verified live | Submit original, factual long-form product copy, five real features, founder details, launch date and a strong featured image. | Human-moderated with no auto-publish; the review must be original, balanced and based on live functionality rather than disguised advertising or fake testimonials. | 2026-08-03 • https://productreveal.online/submit-product | Open ProductReveal submit page (new tab)ProductReveal details |
| 26 | 68 | Favors.dev | — | Link type unknown | favors.dev | Launch platforms | Free | Quick | Medium | Not submitted | Use atlas to find more open-form launch sites and request listing if available. | Mostly research atlas; check submit/contact path. | 2026-07-30 | Open Favors.dev submit page (new tab)Favors.dev details |
| 27 | 68 | Owwly | 45 | Sometimes dofollow | owwly.com | Launch platforms | Free | Quick | Medium | Needs checking | Create a product page with visuals and a clear tagline, then share it so people upvote. | One page per product; no fake votes. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open Owwly submit page (new tab)Owwly details |
| 28 | 68 | Tech in Asia (startup database) | — | Link type unknown | techinasia.com | Launch platforms | Free | Quick | Medium | Needs checking | Create a company profile and send a news tip about the free tools platform. | Asia-focused tech media; editorial coverage is not guaranteed. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open Tech in Asia (startup database) submit page (new tab)Tech in Asia (startup database) details |
| 29 | 68 | Ulauncher Extensions | 40 | Link type unknown | ulauncher.io | Launch platforms | Free | Quick | Medium | Verified live | Build a Python keyword extension that runs useful your tool URL, domain or metadata checks and displays concise results, then submit its public repository through the official form. | Requires GitHub authentication and the current Ulauncher extension API; secure credentials and return useful in-launcher output instead of merely opening a marketing page. | 2026-08-05 | Open Ulauncher Extensions submit page (new tab)Ulauncher Extensions details |
| 30 | 66 | Launch.community | — | Link type unknown | launch.community | Launch platforms | Free | Moderate | Medium | Verified live | List only a genuine upcoming your tool major release with date and waitlist information. | Requires Google sign-in and moderation; use only for a real upcoming release, not an evergreen listing. | 2026-08-05 official submit page | Open Launch.community submit page (new tab)Launch.community details |
| 31 | 66 | Product Launchpad | — | Link type unknown | productlaunchpad.app | Launch platforms | Free | Moderate | Medium | Verified live | Submit a complete your tool launch profile, then answer relevant discussions authentically. | Email sign-in and moderation; forum activity must be useful, not link drops; X/GitHub verification may apply. | 2026-08-05 official submit page | Open Product Launchpad submit page (new tab)Product Launchpad details |
| 32 | 66 | Roozna | — | Link type unknown | roozna.com | Launch platforms | Free | Moderate | Medium | Not submitted | Launch your tool with a unique tagline, screenshots and founder profile linking to your tool. | Use original launch copy; no vote manipulation; review or queue may apply. Dofollow is reported but recheck after approval. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/roozna | Open Roozna submit page (new tab)Roozna details |
| 33 | 48 | Disquiet | 45 | Sometimes dofollow | disquiet.io | Launch platforms | Free | Quick | Later | Needs checking | Post your product as a maker log or launch, ideally with a Korean description. | Korean-language community; self-promo should be genuine and engaged. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open Disquiet submit page (new tab)Disquiet details |
| 34 | 48 | GeekNews | 50 | Sometimes dofollow | news.hada.io | Launch platforms | Free | Quick | Later | Needs checking | Share your open-source project or tool as a Show post with a Korean summary. | Community moderated; pure ads are removed. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open GeekNews submit page (new tab)GeekNews details |
| 35 | 46 | Hype Desk | — | Link type unknown | hypedesk.com | Launch platforms | Free | Moderate | Later | Needs checking | Submit new your tool feature/platform launch. | Verify current submit flow. | 2026-07-30 | Open Hype Desk submit page (new tab)Hype Desk details |
| 36 | 46 | IndieDB | 75 | Sometimes dofollow | indiedb.com | Launch platforms | Free | Moderate | Later | Needs checking | Add your indie game, post updates and link your studio site. | Listings are reviewed; updates should be real dev news. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open IndieDB submit page (new tab)IndieDB details |
| 37 | 46 | Super Launch | — | Link type unknown | superlaunch.com | Launch platforms | Free | Moderate | Later | Needs checking | Submit early-stage product for feedback/visibility. | Small community; verify current activity. | 2026-07-30 | Open Super Launch submit page (new tab)Super Launch details |
| 38 | 43 | Reach360 Launch | — | Link type unknown | reach360.app | Launch platforms | Free | Involved | Later | Verified live | Submit your tool as a genuine indie product and complete the requested launch information. | Small experimental platform; sign-in and editorial/ranking outcomes apply. | 2026-08-05 official submit page | Open Reach360 Launch submit page (new tab)Reach360 Launch details |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 viewAn 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
Product launch sites87
One-shot launches where timing and preparation decide the outcome.
Guest posting sites55
Publications that accept contributed articles. Slow and editorial, but the links are earned.
AI tool directories200
Fast-growing listings specifically for AI-powered tools.
App stores and marketplaces273
Extension, plugin and integration stores. Real review processes, real distribution.
Startup directory submission sites120
Startup listings, beta lists and founder media.
Software directory submission sites215
General tool and software catalogues with real search traffic.
Software review sites29
B2B review sites. Slow to approve, strong once live.
Developer platforms for backlinks139
Package, image and docs hosting that carries real authority.
Web design galleries for backlinks87
Showcases judged on craft. A good screenshot matters more than copy.
Web 2.0 and publishing sites214
Write once, link back. Editorial standards vary widely.
PR and press release sites41
Get quoted or distribute a release. Slower, higher ceiling.
Business directory submission sites109
Company and local listings. Unglamorous, consistently indexed.
Profile creation sites163
Owned pages you control: company, founder, knowledge-panel entities.
Forum and community backlink sites61
Answer real questions. Never drop a bare link.
Social bookmarking sites18
Brand surface and referral traffic more than link equity.
More backlink opportunities153
Everything that does not fit the buckets above.
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.