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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 252 opportunities

Highest impactimpact 95

  • Buttondown

    buttondown.com

    Launch a human-reviewed Privacy & Accessibility Field Notes newsletter with original experiments, implementation lessons, and contextually relevant links to your tool resources.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~70Sometimes dofollowFree + paid tierModerateVerified liveNewsletter Publishing
    SubmitButtondown (opens in a new tab)
  • Craft Plugin Store

    craftcms.com

    Build a maintained Craft CMS plugin for your genuine workflow, publish its code and documentation, then submit a complete store listing.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~75Free + paid tierModerateVerified livePlugin marketplace
    SubmitCraft Plugin Store (opens in a new tab)
  • FeaturedCustomers

    featuredcustomers.com

    Add the company, verify ownership, and supply genuine customer references, case studies, and brand assets.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~60Sometimes dofollowFree + paid tierModerateLive, conditionalB2B customer-reference directory
    SubmitFeaturedCustomers (opens in a new tab)
  • LaunchIgniter

    launchigniter.com

    Launch your tool with a unique tagline, screenshots and founder profile linking to your tool.

    Free + paid tierModerateNot submittedLaunch platform
    SubmitLaunchIgniter (opens in a new tab)
  • Open Launch

    open-launch.com

    Launch your tool with a unique tagline, screenshots and founder profile linking to your tool.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~35DofollowFree + paid tierModerateNot submittedLaunch platform
    SubmitOpen Launch (opens in a new tab)
  • Podbean

    podbean.com

    Publish your real episode and add contextual links to resources actually discussed in its show notes.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~85NofollowFree + paid tierModerateLive, conditionalPodcast Hosting
    SubmitPodbean (opens in a new tab)
  • Read the Docs

    readthedocs.org

    Import public your tool developer documentation, add the build config and expose versioned, searchable docs with canonical project links.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~90NofollowFree + paid tierModerateVerified liveDocumentation Hosting
    SubmitRead the Docs (opens in a new tab)
  • Build your real Shopify-facing utility, complete its public listing, test it on a development store, and submit it for App Store review.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~95Free + paid tierModerateLive, conditionalCommerce App Marketplace
    SubmitShopify App Store (opens in a new tab)
  • Startup Fame

    startupfa.me

    Launch your tool with a unique tagline, screenshots and founder profile linking to your tool.

    Free + paid tierModerateNeeds checkingLaunch platform
    SubmitStartup Fame (opens in a new tab)
  • Udemy

    udemy.com

    Create a substantial free or paid course on practical browser privacy and accessibility auditing, with real demonstrations, exercises, and your honest company or instructor profile.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~95NofollowFree + paid tierModerateVerified liveEducation Platform
    SubmitUdemy (opens in a new tab)
  • Uneed

    uneed.best

    Submit your tool as useful no-signup online toolbox.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~40DofollowFree + paid tierModerateNot submittedLaunch platform
    SubmitUneed (opens in a new tab)

High impactimpact 81

  • AI Tools Directory

    aitoolsdirectory.com

    Submit AI-assisted privacy/safety tools.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~30Free + paid tierModerateNot submittedAI directory
    SubmitAI Tools Directory (opens in a new tab)
  • Anaconda.org

    anaconda.org

    Build and upload a real conda package with homepage, documentation, source and license metadata.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~75NofollowFree + paid tierModerateVerified livePackage Hosting
    SubmitAnaconda.org (opens in a new tab)
  • Apple Business

    business.apple.com

    Verify the organization, claim any legitimate your tool location, and add logo, hours, images, website, and key details.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~100NofollowFree + paid tierModerateVerified liveLocal / Business Listing
    SubmitApple Business (opens in a new tab)
  • Apple Podcasts for Creators

    podcasters.apple.com

    Submit your genuine podcast RSS feed in Podcasts Connect and include the official show website in valid metadata.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~100NofollowFree + paid tierModerateLive, conditionalPodcast Directory
    SubmitApple Podcasts for Creators (opens in a new tab)
  • Are.na

    are.na

    Curate a thoughtful public channel on local-first privacy, scam safety, or accessible-tool design, adding your tool only among diverse high-quality resources with original annotations.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~70NofollowFree + paid tierModerateVerified livePublishing & Curation
    SubmitAre.na (opens in a new tab)
  • BetaList

    betalist.com

    Submit fresh module/your tool beta angle, not stale generic site.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~70Sometimes dofollowFree + paid tierModerateNot submittedStartup directory
    SubmitBetaList (opens in a new tab)
  • Better Launch

    betterlaunch.co

    Launch your tool with a unique tagline, screenshots and founder profile linking to your tool.

    Free + paid tierModerateNot submittedLaunch platform
    SubmitBetter Launch (opens in a new tab)
  • Build a Crisp plugin for deliberate conversation privacy checks or sanitized exports and submit your clear marketplace profile.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~70Free + paid tierModerateVerified liveCustomer-support Plugin Marketplace
    SubmitCrisp Marketplace (opens in a new tab)
  • CybersecTools

    cybersectools.com

    Submit your security-focused product or tool for editorial classification.

    Free + paid tierModerateVerified liveCybersecurity Directory
    SubmitCybersecTools (opens in a new tab)
  • Design Nominees

    designnominees.com

    Start with the free submission using a strong screenshot, precise categories, and your tool canonical URL.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~50Free + paid tierModerateNot submittedDesign Gallery
    SubmitDesign Nominees (opens in a new tab)
  • Elgato Marketplace

    marketplace.elgato.com

    Build a functional Stream Deck plugin that launches configured your tool checks and displays useful audit states or results, then publish it through Elgato's Maker Console.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~75Free + paid tierModerateVerified liveHardware Productivity Ecosystem
    SubmitElgato Marketplace (opens in a new tab)
  • Feedspot

    feedspot.com

    If you run a blog, submit it so it can appear in Feedspot's topic lists of top blogs.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~75DofollowFree + paid tierModerateNeeds checkingBlog & RSS directory
    SubmitFeedspot (opens in a new tab)
  • FolioHD

    foliohd.com

    Publish authentic your tool UX screenshots and case studies, then add a custom page or navigation link to the matching live tool.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~50Sometimes dofollowFree + paid tierModerateVerified liveCreative Portfolio
    SubmitFolioHD (opens in a new tab)
  • FutureTools

    futuretools.io

    Submit AI privacy/redaction or prompt-safety tools.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~55NofollowFree + paid tierModerateNot submittedAI directory
    SubmitFutureTools (opens in a new tab)
  • G2

    g2.com

    Create seller profile and list product if eligible.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~90NofollowFree + paid tierModerateNot submittedSoftware review
    SubmitG2 (opens in a new tab)
  • Harmonic

    harmonic.ai

    Submit accurate company, founder and product details so your tool can be evaluated for Harmonic's startup database.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~50Free + paid tierModerateVerified liveStartup database
    SubmitHarmonic (opens in a new tab)
  • HuntScreens

    huntscreens.com

    Launch your tool with a unique tagline, screenshots and founder profile linking to your tool.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~30Free + paid tierModerateNot submittedLaunch platform
    SubmitHuntScreens (opens in a new tab)
  • Huzzler

    huzzler.so

    Launch your tool with a unique tagline, screenshots and founder profile linking to your tool.

    Free + paid tierModerateNeeds checkingLaunch platform
    SubmitHuzzler (opens in a new tab)
  • Indie Tools

    indietools.work

    Submit practical tool for indie developers/SaaS makers.

    Free + paid tierModerateNot submittedIndie directory
    SubmitIndie Tools (opens in a new tab)
  • JetBrains Marketplace

    plugins.jetbrains.com

    Build and upload your useful IntelliJ-platform plugin with vendor, license, source, support and compatibility links.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~90NofollowFree + paid tierModerateLive, conditionalIDE Marketplace
    SubmitJetBrains Marketplace (opens in a new tab)
  • JustHunt

    justhunt.co

    Launch the real product with complete assets and invite genuine customers to evaluate it without scripting or purchasing votes.

    Free + paid tierModerateNot submittedProduct launch community
    SubmitJustHunt (opens in a new tab)
  • Launch

    trylaunch.ai

    Prepare a clear tagline, screenshots, categories, tech stack, and launch date, then share only with genuine users.

    Free + paid tierModerateNot submittedAI and SaaS launch community
    SubmitLaunch (opens in a new tab)
  • Launch Vault

    launchvault.dev

    Sign up and submit your tool under AI, productivity, security or developer tools.

    Free + paid tierModerateNot submittedLaunch platform
    SubmitLaunch Vault (opens in a new tab)
  • Launching Next

    launchingnext.com

    Submit your tool with founder-friendly short pitch.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~50Sometimes dofollowFree + paid tierModerateNot submittedStartup directory
    SubmitLaunching Next (opens in a new tab)
  • LaunchLoop

    launchloopp.com

    Launch your genuine AI feature, collect authentic founder feedback, and relaunch only after meaningful product updates.

    Free + paid tierModerateNot submittedAI SaaS launch platform
    SubmitLaunchLoop (opens in a new tab)
  • Listed

    listed.to

    Publish original sanitized essays on privacy engineering, safe document processing, or accessible product design, using your tool only as a relevant implementation example.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~45Free + paid tierModerateVerified liveCreator Publishing
    SubmitListed (opens in a new tab)
  • LiveCodes

    livecodes.io

    Publish a small original demo showing one your tool privacy or accessibility technique, then share its encoded URL or deploy the project to a controlled GitHub Pages site.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~40NofollowFree + paid tierModerateVerified liveInteractive Code Showcase
    SubmitLiveCodes (opens in a new tab)
  • LottieFiles

    lottiefiles.com

    Publish original your tool privacy, safety, or accessibility micro-animations as a coherent creator collection, with a contextual project link where the profile permits it.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~80NofollowFree + paid tierModerateVerified liveMotion Design Gallery
    SubmitLottieFiles (opens in a new tab)
  • Luma

    luma.com

    Publish your real webinar, demo or workshop with a contextual canonical link in its event details.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~80NofollowFree + paid tierModerateLive, conditionalEvents & Calendar
    SubmitLuma (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.