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.
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| # | 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 | 95 | Startup Fame | — | Link type unknown | startupfa.me | Launch platforms | Free + paid tier | Moderate | Do first | 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. Free path requires a reciprocal badge; skip if you do not want one. Dofollow is reported but recheck after approval. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/startup-fame | Open Startup Fame submit page (new tab)Startup Fame details |
| 2 | 83 | AI Tools by Neil Patel | — | Link type unknown | neilpatel.com | AI tool directories | Free + paid tier | Quick | High | Needs checking | Submit the AI prompt tools suite with a clear free-plan description. | High-authority domain (reported DR ~91); find the submit link on the site. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open AI Tools by Neil Patel submit page (new tab)AI Tools by Neil Patel details |
| 3 | 83 | Qwoted | 50 | Link type unknown | qwoted.com | PR and source platforms | Free + paid tier | Quick | High | Needs checking | Create expert/source profile for media coverage requests. | Respond fast with unique founder/product data. | 2026-07-30 | Open Qwoted submit page (new tab)Qwoted details |
| 4 | 81 | Feedspot | 75 | Dofollow | feedspot.com | Business directories | Free + paid tier | Moderate | High | Needs checking | If you run a blog, submit it so it can appear in Feedspot's topic lists of top blogs. | Inclusion in curated lists is editorial; your blog needs regular, original posts. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open Feedspot submit page (new tab)Feedspot details |
| 5 | 81 | Huzzler | — | Link type unknown | huzzler.so | Launch platforms | Free + paid tier | 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/huzzler | Open Huzzler submit page (new tab)Huzzler details |
| 6 | 81 | RankInPublic | — | Link type unknown | rankinpublic.xyz | Launch platforms | Free + paid tier | 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. Link treatment varies by tier/page. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/rankinpublic | Open RankInPublic submit page (new tab)RankInPublic details |
| 7 | 81 | Tiny Launch | — | Link type unknown | tinylaun.ch | Launch platforms | Free + paid tier | 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/tiny-launch | Open Tiny Launch submit page (new tab)Tiny Launch details |
| 8 | 78 | BusinessHunt | — | Link type unknown | businesshunt.co | Software directories | Free + paid tier | Involved | High | Needs checking | Submit your tool with homepage URL, privacy-first positioning, logo, screenshots and accurate pricing. | Accurate tool details required; editorial approval controls publication. Dofollow is reported but recheck after approval. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/businesshunt | Open BusinessHunt submit page (new tab)BusinessHunt details |
| 9 | 78 | Featured | 65 | Sometimes dofollow | featured.com | PR and source platforms | Free + paid tier | Involved | High | Needs checking | Create expert source profile and answer tech/privacy/tool queries. | Earn editorial backlinks only from real quotes; no generic AI replies. | 2026-07-30 | Open Featured submit page (new tab)Featured details |
| 10 | 78 | NoLogin.Tools | — | Link type unknown | nologin.tools | Software directories | Free + paid tier | Involved | High | Needs checking | Pitch privacy/no-signup your tool for roundup/directory. | Excellent USP fit; write personalized pitch. | 2026-07-30 | Open NoLogin.Tools submit page (new tab)NoLogin.Tools details |
| 11 | 65 | AITools.fyi | 45 | Sometimes dofollow | aitools.fyi | AI tool directories | Free + paid tier | Quick | Medium | Needs checking | Submit your AI tool with category, pricing and a clear one-line description. | Free submissions may queue; non-AI tools are rejected. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open AITools.fyi submit page (new tab)AITools.fyi details |
| 12 | 65 | Analytics India Magazine | — | Link type unknown | analyticsindiamag.com | Startup directories | Free + paid tier | Quick | Medium | Needs checking | Pitch the AI prompt tools to their AI coverage. | Large Indian AI publication; sponsored content is paid. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open Analytics India Magazine submit page (new tab)Analytics India Magazine details |
| 13 | 65 | GPT-3 Demo | 55 | Sometimes dofollow | gpt3demo.com | AI tool directories | Free + paid tier | Quick | Medium | Needs checking | Submit your AI-powered app with screenshots and a link to a working demo. | Listings are curated; the product must actually use AI models. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open GPT-3 Demo submit page (new tab)GPT-3 Demo details |
| 14 | 65 | IndianWeb2 | — | Link type unknown | indianweb2.com | Startup directories | Free + paid tier | Quick | Medium | Needs checking | Submit a story about AltFTool. | Indian tech news; check free vs sponsored. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open IndianWeb2 submit page (new tab)IndianWeb2 details |
| 15 | 65 | Issuu | 90 | Sometimes dofollow | issuu.com | Publishing platforms | Free + paid tier | Quick | Medium | Needs checking | Upload a guide, report or catalog as a public publication and add your website to the profile and description. | You must own the rights to what you upload; links inside documents may be limited on free plans. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open Issuu submit page (new tab)Issuu details |
| 16 | 65 | LaunchDirectories | — | Link type unknown | launchdirectories.com | Launch platforms | Free + paid tier | Quick | Medium | Needs checking | Submit platform/directory or use for additional targets. | Check if they accept tools directly. | 2026-07-30 | Open LaunchDirectories submit page (new tab)LaunchDirectories details |
| 17 | 65 | OpenProcessing | 60 | Link type unknown | openprocessing.org | Design galleries | Free + paid tier | Quick | Medium | Needs checking | Post p5.js or Processing sketches publicly and fill in your profile with a link to your site or the full experiment. | Sketches should be your own work; some features need a paid plan. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open OpenProcessing submit page (new tab)OpenProcessing details |
| 18 | 65 | REVIEWS.io | 75 | Sometimes dofollow | reviews.io | Review platforms | Free + paid tier | Quick | Medium | Needs checking | Claim your company page and invite real customers to leave reviews. | Incentivised or fake reviews are against policy. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open REVIEWS.io submit page (new tab)REVIEWS.io details |
| 19 | 65 | Smol Launch | — | Link type unknown | smollaunch.com | Launch platforms | Free + paid tier | Quick | Medium | Needs checking | Submit maker/startup launch if fit. | Good Product Hunt alternative research/source. | 2026-07-30 | Open Smol Launch submit page (new tab)Smol Launch details |
| 20 | 65 | Startup.jobs | 60 | Sometimes dofollow | startup.jobs | Startup directories | Free + paid tier | Quick | Medium | Needs checking | Add your startup and post a real opening so your company page with website link goes live. | Listings must be genuine roles at a startup; stale posts expire. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open Startup.jobs submit page (new tab)Startup.jobs details |
| 21 | 65 | StartupBlink | 60 | Link type unknown | startupblink.com | Startup directories | Free + paid tier | Quick | Medium | Needs checking | Create/claim startup profile for global startup map. | Needs company/startup positioning, not single microtool. | 2026-07-30 | Open StartupBlink submit page (new tab)StartupBlink details |
| 22 | 65 | Strikingly | 85 | Link type unknown | strikingly.com | Profiles and entities | Free + paid tier | Quick | Medium | Needs checking | Create a truthful your tool/founder profile or content page and add the website link where allowed. | Use a real brand/founder identity; do not create thin duplicate pages. Link treatment varies by tier/page. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/strikingly | Open Strikingly submit page (new tab)Strikingly details |
| 23 | 65 | Supertools by The Rundown | 55 | Sometimes dofollow | supertools.therundown.ai | AI tool directories | Free + paid tier | Quick | Medium | Needs checking | Submit your AI tool to the directory run alongside a large AI newsletter. | Curated; newsletter mentions are paid sponsorships. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open Supertools by The Rundown submit page (new tab)Supertools by The Rundown details |
| 24 | 65 | Wix | 95 | Sometimes dofollow | wix.com | Profiles and entities | Free + paid tier | Quick | Medium | Needs checking | Create a truthful your tool/founder profile or content page and add the website link where allowed. | Use a real brand/founder identity; do not create thin duplicate pages. Listing link is currently reported nofollow. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/wix | Open Wix submit page (new tab)Wix details |
| 25 | 63 | Alternative.me | 55 | Link type unknown | alternative.me | Software directories | Free + paid tier | Moderate | Medium | Needs checking | Submit/claim software alternative listing if available. | Different from AlternativeTo; verify flow. | 2026-07-30 | Open Alternative.me submit page (new tab)Alternative.me details |
| 26 | 63 | Better Business Bureau | 90 | Nofollow | bbb.org | Business directories | Free + paid tier | Moderate | Medium | Needs checking | Request a free business profile for your registered company; accreditation is a separate paid option. | You need a real business address and verifiable contact details; reviews and complaints are public. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open Better Business Bureau submit page (new tab)Better Business Bureau details |
| 27 | 63 | EdTech Impact | — | Link type unknown | edtechimpact.com | Publishing platforms | Free + paid tier | Moderate | Medium | Needs checking | Create a free product profile for the student-friendly tools and collect teacher reviews. | UK edtech review platform; reviews needed for visibility. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open EdTech Impact submit page (new tab)EdTech Impact details |
| 28 | 63 | Educational App Store | — | Link type unknown | educationalappstore.com | Publishing platforms | Free + paid tier | Moderate | Medium | Needs checking | Register as a developer and submit the calculators/step counter for teacher review. | Certification is paid; basic listing may be free. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open Educational App Store submit page (new tab)Educational App Store details |
| 29 | 63 | Godly | 45 | Link type unknown | godly.website | Design galleries | Free + paid tier | Moderate | Medium | Needs checking | Submit your tool landing/design pages. | Design quality gate; useful if featured. | 2026-07-30 | Open Godly submit page (new tab)Godly details |
| 30 | 63 | IndieHunt | — | Link type unknown | indiehunt.io | Launch platforms | Free + paid tier | Moderate | Medium | Needs checking | Submit your tool as indie/maker product. | Check launch calendar and pricing. | 2026-07-30 | Open IndieHunt submit page (new tab)IndieHunt details |
| 31 | 63 | InstantLaunch | — | Link type unknown | instantlaun.ch | Launch platforms | Free + paid tier | Moderate | Medium | 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/instantlaunch | Open InstantLaunch submit page (new tab)InstantLaunch details |
| 32 | 63 | Land-book | 60 | Sometimes dofollow | land-book.com | Design galleries | Free + paid tier | Moderate | Medium | Needs checking | Submit landing page for inspiration gallery. | Good if landing design is strong. | 2026-07-30 | Open Land-book submit page (new tab)Land-book details |
| 33 | 63 | Landingfolio | 55 | Link type unknown | landingfolio.com | Design galleries | Free + paid tier | Moderate | Medium | Needs checking | Submit your tool homepage/category landing page. | Works if page design is strong. | 2026-07-30 | Open Landingfolio submit page (new tab)Landingfolio details |
| 34 | 63 | Lapa Ninja | 55 | Sometimes dofollow | lapa.ninja | Design galleries | Free + paid tier | Moderate | Medium | Needs checking | Submit your tool landing/category page. | Landing-page focused. | 2026-07-30 | Open Lapa Ninja submit page (new tab)Lapa Ninja details |
| 35 | 63 | MerchantCircle | 70 | Nofollow | merchantcircle.com | Business directories | Free + paid tier | Moderate | Medium | Needs checking | Claim or add the real business page, enter the official website, and publish only accurate service and location details. | Designed for local businesses and requests address, phone, and ZIP; use only with a legitimate supported business location and verify the selected plan before checkout. | 2026-08-03 | Open MerchantCircle submit page (new tab)MerchantCircle details |
| 36 | 63 | Mintlify | 65 | Sometimes dofollow | mintlify.com | Publishing platforms | Free + paid tier | Moderate | Medium | Needs checking | Publish your product or developer docs from a Git repo on the free tier and link to your site from the docs. | Free hobby sites have limits; documentation should be for a real project. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open Mintlify submit page (new tab)Mintlify details |
| 37 | 63 | OpenHunts | 25 | Link type unknown | openhunts.com | Launch platforms | Free + paid tier | Moderate | Medium | Needs checking | Submit your tool as maker/developer product. | Product Hunt alternative; use unique launch copy. | 2026-07-30 | Open OpenHunts submit page (new tab)OpenHunts details |
| 38 | 63 | ReadMe | 80 | Sometimes dofollow | readme.com | Publishing platforms | Free + paid tier | Moderate | Medium | Needs checking | Host your API or product documentation on ReadMe and link back to your main site and app. | Free plans have feature limits; docs must be for a real product. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open ReadMe submit page (new tab)ReadMe details |
| 39 | 63 | Sortlist | 60 | Sometimes dofollow | sortlist.com | Business directories | Free + paid tier | Moderate | Medium | Needs checking | If you run an agency, create a profile with services, portfolio work and client reviews. | Agencies only; you pay to reply to briefs beyond the free tier. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open Sortlist submit page (new tab)Sortlist details |
| 40 | 63 | UpCity | 65 | Sometimes dofollow | upcity.com | Business directories | Free + paid tier | Moderate | Medium | Needs checking | Create a free provider profile for your agency and collect client reviews. | Agency or service providers only; reviews are checked. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open UpCity submit page (new tab)UpCity details |
| 41 | 63 | WhatLaunched Today | — | Link type unknown | whatlaunched.today | Launch platforms | Free + paid tier | Moderate | Medium | Needs checking | Submit product once for launch/directory exposure. | Check if paid distribution required. | 2026-07-30 | Open WhatLaunched Today submit page (new tab)WhatLaunched Today details |
| 42 | 63 | Yell | 75 | Nofollow | yell.com | Business directories | Free + paid tier | Moderate | Medium | Needs checking | Create a free UK business listing with your category, contact details and website. | UK businesses only; paid ad packages are offered but not required. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open Yell submit page (new tab)Yell details |
| 43 | 60 | Curated | — | Link type unknown | curated.design | Design galleries | Free + paid tier | Involved | Medium | Needs checking | Submit the polished your tool landing/tool UI with clean screenshots and design credits. | Editorial/design review applies; submit only polished, relevant work. Listing link is currently reported nofollow. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/curated | Open Curated submit page (new tab)Curated details |
| 44 | 60 | Dot Star Media | — | Link type unknown | dotstar.media | PR and source platforms | Free + paid tier | Involved | Medium | Needs checking | Sign up as a source and answer requests on online tools, PDFs, AI prompts and fitness. | US/Canada requests free; UK tiers paid. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open Dot Star Media submit page (new tab)Dot Star Media details |
| 45 | 60 | Robin Good Tools | 50 | Link type unknown | tools.robingood.com | Software directories | Free + paid tier | Involved | Medium | Needs checking | Submit your tool with homepage URL, privacy-first positioning, logo, screenshots and accurate pricing. | Accurate tool details required; editorial approval controls publication. Dofollow is reported but recheck after approval. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/robin-good-tools | Open Robin Good Tools submit page (new tab)Robin Good Tools details |
| 46 | 60 | SaaSworthy | 60 | Sometimes dofollow | saasworthy.com | Software directories | Free + paid tier | Involved | Medium | Needs checking | Add SaaS/product profile. | May require account/editorial approval. | 2026-07-30 | Open SaaSworthy submit page (new tab)SaaSworthy details |
| 47 | 60 | SourceBottle | 45 | Link type unknown | sourcebottle.com | PR and source platforms | Free + paid tier | Involved | Medium | Needs checking | Create source profile and monitor relevant requests. | More AU/NZ-centric; still useful. | 2026-07-30 | Open SourceBottle submit page (new tab)SourceBottle details |
| 48 | 45 | 11880.com | 70 | Link type unknown | 11880.com | Business directories | Free + paid tier | Quick | Later | Needs checking | Create a free company entry with services, hours and website link. | German businesses; paid visibility packages are separate. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open 11880.com submit page (new tab)11880.com details |
| 49 | 45 | 500px | 90 | Nofollow | 500px.com | Profiles and entities | Free + paid tier | Quick | Later | Needs checking | Upload your own photos and add your website to your profile. | Only your own photography; stolen work gets accounts banned. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open 500px submit page (new tab)500px details |
| 50 | 45 | Agency Spotter | 55 | Sometimes dofollow | agencyspotter.com | Review platforms | Free + paid tier | Quick | Later | Needs checking | Claim or create an agency profile with services, case studies and website. | Profiles must represent real agencies. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open Agency Spotter submit page (new tab)Agency Spotter details |
| 51 | 45 | AI Scout | 35 | Link type unknown | aiscout.net | AI tool directories | Free + paid tier | Quick | Later | Needs checking | Submit your AI tool with a short description, category and screenshot through the submit page. | Free listings can wait in a review queue; paid options speed things up. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open AI Scout submit page (new tab)AI Scout details |
| 52 | 45 | AI Tool Hunt | 30 | Link type unknown | aitoolhunt.com | AI tool directories | Free + paid tier | Quick | Later | Needs checking | Submit AI feature pages. | Check acceptance speed. | 2026-07-30 | Open AI Tool Hunt submit page (new tab)AI Tool Hunt details |
| 53 | 45 | AI Tool Mall | 35 | Link type unknown | aitoolmall.com | AI tool directories | Free + paid tier | Quick | Later | Needs checking | Send your AI tool through their submit form with pricing and category details. | Entries are reviewed before going live; featured spots are paid. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open AI Tool Mall submit page (new tab)AI Tool Mall details |
| 54 | 45 | AI Tool Scoop | — | Link type unknown | aitoolscoop.com | AI tool directories | Free + paid tier | Quick | Later | Needs checking | Submit the AI prompt tools while the free permanent listing offer is open. | Page advertises limited-time free listing; confirm terms. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open AI Tool Scoop submit page (new tab)AI Tool Scoop details |
| 55 | 45 | AI Tools Club | 40 | Link type unknown | aitoolsclub.com | AI tool directories | Free + paid tier | Quick | Later | Needs checking | Submit your AI tool for a directory entry; reviews or articles may be offered as paid add-ons. | Listings are reviewed; sponsored content is labelled. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open AI Tools Club submit page (new tab)AI Tools Club details |
| 56 | 45 | AI Tools Scout | — | Link type unknown | aitoolsscout.com | AI tool directories | Free + paid tier | Quick | Later | Needs checking | Use Submit Tool flow for AI tools. | Confirm submit form and category fit. | 2026-07-30 | Open AI Tools Scout submit page (new tab)AI Tools Scout details |
| 57 | 45 | AIcyclopedia | 40 | Link type unknown | aicyclopedia.com | AI tool directories | Free + paid tier | Quick | Later | Needs checking | Submit your AI tool with category, pricing model and a clear one-line pitch. | Review queue for free submissions; paid options exist. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open AIcyclopedia submit page (new tab)AIcyclopedia details |
| 58 | 45 | AIFindy | 30 | Link type unknown | aifindy.com | AI tool directories | Free + paid tier | Quick | Later | Needs checking | Use the submit page to add your AI tool with description, tags and logo. | Entries are checked before publishing. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open AIFindy submit page (new tab)AIFindy details |
| 59 | 45 | AITDK | 40 | Link type unknown | aitdk.com | AI tool directories | Free + paid tier | Quick | Later | Needs checking | Submit your AI tool to their directory; their browser extension is separate from the listing. | Free submissions are reviewed; paid options get faster listing. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open AITDK submit page (new tab)AITDK details |
| 60 | 45 | AItoolGo | 35 | Link type unknown | aitoolgo.com | AI tool directories | Free + paid tier | Quick | Later | Needs checking | Add your AI tool through the submit form with a detailed description and use cases. | Listings are reviewed; featured placement is paid. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open AItoolGo submit page (new tab)AItoolGo details |
| 61 | 45 | AITopia | 35 | Link type unknown | aitopia.ai | AI tool directories | Free + paid tier | Quick | Later | Needs checking | Submit your AI product with category and pricing so it appears in their tool listings. | Reviewed before going live. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open AITopia submit page (new tab)AITopia details |
| 62 | 45 | Aixploria | 50 | Sometimes dofollow | aixploria.com | AI tool directories | Free + paid tier | Quick | Later | Needs checking | Submit your AI tool through their submission page in English or French. | Duplicate or non-AI submissions are ignored. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open Aixploria submit page (new tab)Aixploria details |
| 63 | 45 | AllMyLinks | 55 | Link type unknown | allmylinks.com | Profiles and entities | Free + paid tier | Quick | Later | Needs checking | Sign up and add your website as the first link on your page. | Pages with only affiliate or spam links are suspended. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open AllMyLinks submit page (new tab)AllMyLinks details |
| 64 | 45 | Avvo | 80 | Nofollow | avvo.com | Business directories | Free + paid tier | Quick | Later | Needs checking | If you are a licensed attorney, claim your profile and add your firm website. | Only licensed lawyers; license details are checked. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open Avvo submit page (new tab)Avvo details |
| 65 | 45 | Bark | 70 | Nofollow | bark.com | Business directories | Free + paid tier | Quick | Later | Needs checking | Create a seller profile describing your service so it appears in Bark's provider pages. | You buy credits to respond to leads; profiles need accurate service areas. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open Bark submit page (new tab)Bark details |
| 66 | 45 | Beta Family | 45 | Sometimes dofollow | betafamily.com | Launch platforms | Free + paid tier | Quick | Later | Needs checking | Publish your iOS or Android beta to recruit testers and gather feedback. | Testers are rewarded only on paid tests; app must be installable. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open Beta Family submit page (new tab)Beta Family details |
| 67 | 45 | Craft | 70 | Sometimes dofollow | craft.do | Publishing platforms | Free + paid tier | Quick | Later | Needs checking | Write a useful guide in Craft and share it as a public web page with links to your site. | Shared pages are public to anyone with the link; spam use breaks the terms. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open Craft submit page (new tab)Craft details |
| 68 | 45 | DocDroid | 65 | Nofollow | docdroid.net | Publishing platforms | Free + paid tier | Quick | Later | Needs checking | Upload a useful PDF, such as a checklist or guide, and set it to public with your site referenced inside. | Only upload documents you own; copyright or spam uploads are removed. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open DocDroid submit page (new tab)DocDroid details |
| 69 | 45 | EZlocal | 50 | Link type unknown | ezlocal.com | Business directories | Free + paid tier | Quick | Later | Needs checking | Add your business with consistent NAP details, categories and a website link. | Duplicate listings for the same location are merged or removed. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open EZlocal submit page (new tab)EZlocal details |
| 70 | 45 | Finda | 45 | Link type unknown | finda.co.nz | Business directories | Free + paid tier | Quick | Later | Needs checking | Add your New Zealand business with a short description and website. | NZ-based businesses only. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open Finda submit page (new tab)Finda details |
| 71 | 45 | Flowcode Flowpage | 60 | Link type unknown | flowcode.com | Profiles and entities | Free + paid tier | Quick | Later | Needs checking | Build a Flowpage with your links and a short bio. | Free plan has limits; malicious links get pages disabled. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open Flowcode Flowpage submit page (new tab)Flowcode Flowpage details |
| 72 | 45 | FreeIndex | 55 | Nofollow | freeindex.co.uk | Business directories | Free + paid tier | Quick | Later | Needs checking | List your UK business, add services and invite customers to leave reviews. | Fake or incentivised reviews lead to removal. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open FreeIndex submit page (new tab)FreeIndex details |
| 73 | 45 | Gamma | 70 | Sometimes dofollow | gamma.app | Publishing platforms | Free + paid tier | Quick | Later | Needs checking | Create a deck or one-page doc and publish it to the web with links to your site. | Published pages are public; abuse or spam leads to removal. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open Gamma submit page (new tab)Gamma details |
| 74 | 45 | go4WorldBusiness | 60 | Link type unknown | go4worldbusiness.com | Business directories | Free + paid tier | Quick | Later | Needs checking | Create a free company profile as an importer, exporter or service provider. | Free members get limited visibility; profiles are moderated. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open go4WorldBusiness submit page (new tab)go4WorldBusiness details |
| 75 | 45 | Golden Pages | 50 | Link type unknown | goldenpages.ie | Business directories | Free + paid tier | Quick | Later | Needs checking | Add your Irish business with category, contact info and website. | Irish businesses only; paid upgrades are optional. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open Golden Pages submit page (new tab)Golden Pages details |
| 76 | 45 | GPTStore.ai | 45 | Link type unknown | gptstore.ai | AI tool directories | Free + paid tier | Quick | Later | Needs checking | Submit your public custom GPT so it gets a listing page with description and categories. | GPT must be public; promoted spots are paid. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open GPTStore.ai submit page (new tab)GPTStore.ai details |
| 77 | 45 | Guru | 80 | Nofollow | guru.com | Profiles and entities | Free + paid tier | Quick | Later | Needs checking | Create a freelancer profile with portfolio samples. | Contact info in public profiles is limited. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open Guru submit page (new tab)Guru details |
| 78 | 45 | Hack The Box | 70 | Nofollow | hackthebox.com | Profiles and entities | Free + paid tier | Quick | Later | Needs checking | Make a profile on the HTB platform and add your website. | Sharing flags or spoilers for active machines is banned. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open Hack The Box submit page (new tab)Hack The Box details |
| 79 | 45 | Joomag | 70 | Sometimes dofollow | joomag.com | Publishing platforms | Free + paid tier | Quick | Later | Needs checking | Publish a digital magazine, report or brochure and link to your site from the listing. | You must own the content; free plans have limited features. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open Joomag submit page (new tab)Joomag details |
| 80 | 45 | Komi | 45 | Link type unknown | komi.io | Profiles and entities | Free + paid tier | Quick | Later | Needs checking | Create a creator page with your site link and featured content. | Built for creators; you may need to apply or verify socials. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open Komi submit page (new tab)Komi details |
| 81 | 45 | LinkDR | 20 | Link type unknown | linkdr.com | Other opportunities | Free + paid tier | Quick | Later | Needs checking | Use to organize submissions and find more SaaS directories. | Service/tool, not direct backlink source. | 2026-07-30 | Open LinkDR submit page (new tab)LinkDR details |
| 82 | 45 | Linkin.bio by Later | 75 | Nofollow | later.com | Profiles and entities | Free + paid tier | Quick | Later | Needs checking | Create a Later account and build a link-in-bio page that points to your site. | Mainly built for Instagram and TikTok; inactive pages may be cleaned up. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open Linkin.bio by Later submit page (new tab)Linkin.bio by Later details |
| 83 | 45 | Linkr | 40 | Link type unknown | linkr.bio | Profiles and entities | Free + paid tier | Quick | Later | Needs checking | Create a bio page and list your main site and products. | Spam or misleading links break their terms. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open Linkr submit page (new tab)Linkr details |
| 84 | 45 | List.ly | 70 | Link type unknown | list.ly | Social channels | Free + paid tier | Quick | Later | Needs checking | Create a public list of resources in your niche that includes your own pages among genuinely useful ones. | Lists that only contain your own links read as spam. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open List.ly submit page (new tab)List.ly details |
| 85 | 45 | Localsearch | 55 | Link type unknown | localsearch.com.au | Business directories | Free + paid tier | Quick | Later | Needs checking | Claim or add your business profile and complete the services and website fields. | Australian businesses; profile details are verified. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open Localsearch submit page (new tab)Localsearch details |
| 86 | 45 | MAGNiTT | 50 | Link type unknown | magnitt.com | Startup directories | Free + paid tier | Quick | Later | Needs checking | Register your startup for a free profile if you operate in the Middle East, Africa, Pakistan or Turkey. | Regional focus; data is verified before publishing. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open MAGNiTT submit page (new tab)MAGNiTT details |
| 87 | 45 | Make Partners | 85 | Link type unknown | make.com | Marketplaces and app stores | Free + paid tier | Quick | Later | Needs checking | Build Make app/integration for workflows. | Only if integration exists. | 2026-07-30 | Open Make Partners submit page (new tab)Make Partners details |
| 88 | 45 | NoCodeDevs | 35 | Link type unknown | nocodedevs.com | Marketplaces and app stores | Free + paid tier | Quick | Later | Needs checking | Post useful no-code tutorial/resource. | Community rules; no promo spam. | 2026-07-30 | Open NoCodeDevs submit page (new tab)NoCodeDevs details |
| 89 | 45 | Notist | 50 | Link type unknown | noti.st | Profiles and entities | Free + paid tier | Quick | Later | Needs checking | Create a speaker profile and add your talks, slides and website. | Free plan limits the number of presentations. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open Notist submit page (new tab)Notist details |
| 90 | 45 | OpenVC | 45 | Link type unknown | openvc.app | Startup directories | Free + paid tier | Quick | Later | Needs checking | Create a founder profile with your deck and website to reach investors through their open database. | Profiles are for actual fundraising; investors see your link, search engines may not. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open OpenVC submit page (new tab)OpenVC details |
| 91 | 45 | Orpetron | 45 | Sometimes dofollow | orpetron.com | Design galleries | Free + paid tier | Quick | Later | Needs checking | Submit your website for their daily design awards. | Juried; paid fast-track may exist. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open Orpetron submit page (new tab)Orpetron details |
| 92 | 45 | Piktochart | 75 | Sometimes dofollow | piktochart.com | Publishing platforms | Free + paid tier | Quick | Later | Needs checking | Design an infographic with your own data and publish a public link that points back to your site. | Free projects have download and branding limits. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open Piktochart submit page (new tab)Piktochart details |
| 93 | 45 | Pillar | 45 | Link type unknown | pillar.io | Profiles and entities | Free + paid tier | Quick | Later | Needs checking | Set up a creator page and link your website and offers. | Selling features take a fee; spam pages are suspended. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open Pillar submit page (new tab)Pillar details |
| 94 | 45 | Pitch | 75 | Sometimes dofollow | pitch.com | Publishing platforms | Free + paid tier | Quick | Later | Needs checking | Create a presentation about your product or research and share it publicly with a link to your site. | Only public presentations can be seen by others; spam use breaks the terms. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open Pitch submit page (new tab)Pitch details |
| 95 | 45 | PR.com | 70 | Nofollow | pr.com | PR and source platforms | Free + paid tier | Quick | Later | Needs checking | Create company profile and publish real news release. | Quality/newsworthiness matters. | 2026-07-30 | Open PR.com submit page (new tab)PR.com details |
| 96 | 45 | Prezi | 90 | Nofollow | prezi.com | Publishing platforms | Free + paid tier | Quick | Later | Needs checking | Publish a public Prezi about your topic or product and add your website in the description. | Free presentations are public by default; misleading or spam content is removed. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open Prezi submit page (new tab)Prezi details |
| 97 | 45 | ProductReview.com.au | 75 | Nofollow | productreview.com.au | Review platforms | Free + paid tier | Quick | Later | Needs checking | If you sell in Australia, request a listing and respond to customer reviews. | Review solicitation must follow their guidelines. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open ProductReview.com.au submit page (new tab)ProductReview.com.au details |
| 98 | 45 | PromptHero | 55 | Nofollow | prompthero.com | AI tool directories | Free + paid tier | Quick | Later | Needs checking | Share your own prompts and images and add your site to your profile. | Original content only. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open PromptHero submit page (new tab)PromptHero details |
| 99 | 45 | PubHTML5 | 65 | Sometimes dofollow | pubhtml5.com | Publishing platforms | Free + paid tier | Quick | Later | Needs checking | Turn a PDF guide or catalog into a public flipbook and add your website to the description. | Upload only content you own; free books carry branding. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open PubHTML5 submit page (new tab)PubHTML5 details |
| 100 | 45 | ReverbNation | 90 | Nofollow | reverbnation.com | Profiles and entities | Free + paid tier | Quick | Later | Needs checking | Create a musician or band profile and link your official site. | Only for music artists, venues and industry pros. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open ReverbNation submit page (new tab)ReverbNation 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.