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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

1–43 of 43 opportunities

The table is wider than the screen — swipe it sideways for cost, effort and the preparation notes.

Submission opportunities with impact score, cost, effort, priority, status and preparation notes. Scroll horizontally for all columns.
#Impact (sorted)Site — sort by thisEst. DA — sort by thisLinkDomainTypeCostEffort — sort by thisPriorityStatusWhat to prepareRules / caveatCheckedActions
176C2PA55Link type unknownc2pa.orgPublishing platformsPaidQuickHighLive, conditionalApply through the official Linux Foundation enrollment if your tool will genuinely implement or contribute to C2PA standards.Strong technical fit and participation are required; acceptance and roster visibility are not a self-serve directory shortcut.2026-08-04Open C2PA submit page (new tab)C2PA details
276ESC India40Link type unknownescindia.inProfiles and entitiesPaidQuickHighLive, conditionalApply as an eligible Indian software or ITeS exporter with company, GST, IEC/DGFT and RCMC evidence as requested.Exporter eligibility and documentation apply; official member pages exist but an external website link is not guaranteed.2026-08-04Open ESC India submit page (new tab)ESC India details
376Global Cyber Alliance60Link type unknownglobalcyberalliance.orgProfiles and entitiesPaidQuickHighLive, conditionalPropose a concrete funded or in-kind your tool anti-scam, privacy or cyber-safety collaboration through Become a Partner.A formal agreement and real contribution are required; partner-page publication is not self-serve or guaranteed.2026-08-04Open Global Cyber Alliance submit page (new tab)Global Cyber Alliance details
476Nova Extension Library55Link type unknownnova.appMarketplaces and app storesPaidQuickHighVerified liveBuild a Nova extension that runs your tool privacy and code-safety checks from the editor.Validate and submit through Nova CLI; manifest category and runtime requirements apply.Official Nova extension CLI documentation checked 2026-08-07Open Nova Extension Library submit page (new tab)Nova Extension Library details
576Sketch Plugin Directory85Link type unknownsketch.comMarketplaces and app storesPaidQuickHighVerified liveBuild a Sketch plugin for accessibility, metadata cleanup, or sensitive-placeholder detection.Host the plugin ZIP and update JSON, then submit to the official directory; legacy skpm is unsupported.Official Sketch plugin publishing documentation checked 2026-08-07Open Sketch Plugin Directory submit page (new tab)Sketch Plugin Directory details
676Twilio Segment Integration Catalog85Link type unknownsegment.comMarketplaces and app storesPaidQuickHighVerified liveBuild a destination or function that sends only explicitly selected and sanitized events to your tool for PII or schema checks.Submit company and service metadata, documentation, and test credentials; Segment tests before a public beta listing, and strict consent and minimization are essential.Official Twilio Segment partner checklist checked 2026-08-07Open Twilio Segment Integration Catalog submit page (new tab)Twilio Segment Integration Catalog details
776WIP50Link type unknownwip.coProfiles and entitiesPaidQuickHighNot submittedJoin as the founder, create one your tool project page, and share genuine shipped improvements with links only when useful.Profiles and projects are public by default; the community expects real shipped work, not promotional link dumping or future-only todos.2026-08-03Open WIP submit page (new tab)WIP details
874Apple App Store100Nofollowdeveloper.apple.comMarketplaces and app storesPaidModerateHighLive, conditionalShip a real your tool iOS or macOS app and add the product, support and privacy URLs in App Store Connect.Requires Apple Developer membership, native app functionality, privacy disclosures and successful App Review.https://developer.apple.com/app-store/submitting/Open Apple App Store submit page (new tab)Apple App Store details
974Civic Tech Field Guide40Link type unknowncivictech.guideOther opportunitiesPaidModerateHighVerified liveSubmit only your tool tools with a clear civic or public-interest use case, using the official project name, URL, one-sentence description, accurate category, and contact email.The project must genuinely fit civic technology or an adjacent public-interest field. Submissions enter a moderation queue; quote third-party text only with attribution and do not treat the form as a generic SaaS directory.2026-08-03Open Civic Tech Field Guide submit page (new tab)Civic Tech Field Guide details
1074CSS Weekly45Sometimes dofollowcss-weekly.comDesign galleriesPaidModerateHighVerified liveSponsor an your tool frontend, accessibility, CSS, or developer utility with a useful demo and audience-specific copy.Official page advertises a permanent dofollow link, but paid links should be marked rel=sponsored for search-policy compliance; prioritize audience value.https://css-weekly.com/advertiseOpen CSS Weekly submit page (new tab)CSS Weekly details
1174data.world75Nofollowdata.worldCommunities and forumsPaidModerateHighVerified livePublish a documented synthetic privacy, redaction, accessibility, or scam-detection benchmark dataset.Use an appropriate licence and rich metadata; never publish proprietary, copyrighted, sensitive, or personal data.Official data.world dataset creation documentation checked 2026-08-07Open data.world submit page (new tab)data.world details
1274Dense Discovery50Link type unknowndensediscovery.comDesign galleriesPaidModerateHighVerified livePromote a privacy-respecting or thoughtfully designed your tool utility through a classified or main sponsor slot.Ads are reviewed for fit and values; links are paid placements, so measure referral value and do not treat them as PageRank endorsements.https://www.densediscovery.com/advertise/Open Dense Discovery submit page (new tab)Dense Discovery details
1374Easy With AI35Link type unknowneasywithai.comAI tool directoriesPaidModerateHighVerified liveSubmit your tool strongest AI-powered utilities with a polished listing.Must be a working AI tool; manual approval and refund if rejected.https://easywithai.com/submit-tool/Open Easy With AI submit page (new tab)Easy With AI details
1474Freshworks Marketplace85Nofollowfreshworks.comMarketplaces and app storesPaidModerateHighVerified liveBuild a Freshdesk or Freshservice app that deliberately sends selected ticket text to an your tool PII or scam check and returns a transparent report.A functional app must pass platform validation plus security, UX, code, documentation, privacy, and listing review.Official Freshworks app submission documentation checked 2026-08-07Open Freshworks Marketplace submit page (new tab)Freshworks Marketplace details
1574Google Play100Nofollowplay.google.comMarketplaces and app storesPaidModerateHighLive, conditionalPublish a genuine your tool Android app and use the website, support and privacy-policy fields for official links.Developer verification, testing requirements, privacy/data-safety disclosures and Play policy compliance are required.https://play.google.com/console/about/Open Google Play submit page (new tab)Google Play details
1674IAAP45Link type unknownaccessibilityassociation.orgOther opportunitiesPaidModerateHighLive, conditionalEnroll an eligible your tool entity as a small-organization Associate Corporate member and opt into the directory.Approval and membership terms apply; strong fit requires genuine accessibility practice and participation.2026-08-04Open IAAP submit page (new tab)IAAP details
1774IDSA50Link type unknownidsalliance.orgProfiles and entitiesPaidModerateHighLive, conditionalChoose an appropriate corporate, partner or vendor tier and apply with your tool genuine identity-security work.Identity/security relevance and approval required; the official benefit includes an IDSA website listing.2026-08-04Open IDSA submit page (new tab)IDSA details
1874Inkscape Extension Gallery75Link type unknowninkscape.orgMarketplaces and app storesPaidModerateHighVerified livePublish an Inkscape extension for SVG metadata cleanup, privacy inspection, or accessible-export checks.Upload through InkSpace and request review; provide source, licence, compatibility details, and safe code.Official Inkscape extension gallery submission path checked 2026-08-07Open Inkscape Extension Gallery submit page (new tab)Inkscape Extension Gallery details
1974Kantara Initiative55Link type unknownkantarainitiative.orgProfiles and entitiesPaidModerateHighLive, conditionalUse the organization signup path and participate in relevant identity, privacy or assurance working groups.Community and standards participation are expected; membership should not be purchased solely for a backlink.2026-08-04Open Kantara Initiative submit page (new tab)Kantara Initiative details
2074Mendix Marketplace75Link type unknownmendix.comMarketplaces and app storesPaidModerateHighVerified liveBuild a Mendix connector or module that invokes your tool on user-selected records or files and displays structured reports.Supply package or source, screenshots, documentation, and support URLs; public content is reviewed for quality, licensing, and vulnerabilities.Official Mendix Marketplace content submission documentation checked 2026-08-07Open Mendix Marketplace submit page (new tab)Mendix Marketplace details
2174MetaFilter Projects85Nofollowmetafilter.comDesign galleriesPaidModerateHighVerified liveAfter becoming a genuine member, submit your tool as a completed web project with a plain factual description in MetaFilter Projects only.Self-links are prohibited elsewhere; use Projects only, respect posting cadence, and participate as a community member.Official MetaFilter Projects, FAQ, and about pages checked 2026-08-07Open MetaFilter Projects submit page (new tab)MetaFilter Projects details
2274MyData Global45Link type unknownmydata.orgOther opportunitiesPaidModerateHighLive, conditionalJoin as an eligible small business and opt in to publication of your tool organization name and profile.Strong fit only if AltFTool commits to human-centric data-rights principles; not for backlink-only membership.2026-08-04Open MyData Global submit page (new tab)MyData Global details
2374OBS Resources80Link type unknownobsproject.comMarketplaces and app storesPaidModerateHighVerified liveBuild an OBS privacy guard that detects exposed secrets or sensitive screen regions before streaming.Submit through Add Resource; a forum account and moderation approval are required and review may be slow.Official OBS plugin resource instructions checked 2026-08-07Open OBS Resources submit page (new tab)OBS Resources details
2474ONLYOFFICE Plugin Marketplace75Link type unknownonlyoffice.comMarketplaces and app storesPaidModerateHighVerified liveBuild an ONLYOFFICE plugin for document redaction, metadata cleanup, or secret scanning.Add the working plugin to the marketplace repository and submit a pull request; it must function correctly before approval.Official ONLYOFFICE marketplace submission documentation checked 2026-08-07Open ONLYOFFICE Plugin Marketplace submit page (new tab)ONLYOFFICE Plugin Marketplace details
2574Open Source Collective40Link type unknownoscollective.orgProfiles and entitiesPaidModerateHighLive, conditionalApply for fiscal hosting only for a legitimate open-source your tool project or community with active development, public impact, and preferably two project administrators.OSC reviews legitimacy, open-source alignment, and its hosting terms. It does not host an individual spanning unrelated projects; project finances become transparent and formal agreements require host approval.2026-08-03Open Open Source Collective submit page (new tab)Open Source Collective details
2674OpenID Foundation80Link type unknownopenid.netProfiles and entitiesPaidModerateHighLive, conditionalJoin as a small organization if your tool genuinely implements or contributes to OpenID, OAuth or related identity standards.Standards participation and truthful brand use are expected; company name/logo visibility should not be the sole reason to join.2026-08-04Open OpenID Foundation submit page (new tab)OpenID Foundation details
2774OWASP Foundation Projects85Link type unknownowasp.orgSoftware directoriesPaidModerateHighLive, conditionalOffer a standalone, vendor-neutral security tool or documentation project with open governance and a committed leader, then submit the official new-project request.OWASP projects must be genuinely open source and maintained as community projects; approval is required, official source hosting is mandated, and the project page must be created within the stated onboarding period. Do not submit a branded sales funnel.2026-08-03Open OWASP Foundation Projects submit page (new tab)OWASP Foundation Projects details
2874PitchGround55Link type unknownpitchground.comMarketplaces and app storesPaidModerateHighLive, conditionalCreate the product in PitchGround's vendor dashboard and prepare a tested redemption, onboarding, documentation, and support flow.A functional SaaS and sustainable offer are required; review the 60-day refund maturation, payout threshold, support, and testing rules first.2026-08-03Open PitchGround submit page (new tab)PitchGround details
2974Sentry Integration Directory85Link type unknownsentry.ioMarketplaces and app storesPaidModerateHighVerified liveBuild a Sentry integration that detects PII or credentials before issue data is exported or shared.Requires complete metadata, installation docs, support email, demo video, and an estimated four-to-five-week review.Official Sentry public integration publication instructions checked 2026-08-07Open Sentry Integration Directory submit page (new tab)Sentry Integration Directory details
3074Startup Heroes—Link type unknownstartupheroes.ioLaunch platformsPaidModerateHighNot submittedSubmit one truthful your tool launch with a working URL, concise pitch, logo, and screenshots, then respond to manual review if needed.Automated and manual review apply; duplicate SEO submissions or vote manipulation can cause rejection and loss of refund.2026-08-03Open Startup Heroes submit page (new tab)Startup Heroes details
3174The Carpentries Incubator65Link type unknowncarpentries.orgStartup directoriesPaidModerateHighVerified liveCreate a substantive privacy, security, or accessibility lesson using your tool exercises and propose it through the Incubator.Lesson must be openly licensed, educational, maintainable, and non-promotional; Incubator status is not Carpentries endorsement.Official community-lessons and lesson-developer guides checked 2026-08-05Open The Carpentries Incubator submit page (new tab)The Carpentries Incubator details
3274Zendesk Marketplace90Link type unknownzendesk.comMarketplaces and app storesPaidModerateHighVerified liveCreate a Zendesk app or marketing-only integration for selected-ticket PII and scam checks with your tool support and pricing links.Organization registration, a working app or integration, manifest, assets, privacy/support material, truthful pricing, and review are mandatory.Official Zendesk Marketplace submission documentation checked 2026-08-07Open Zendesk Marketplace submit page (new tab)Zendesk Marketplace details
3374Zoho Marketplace90Link type unknownzoho.comMarketplaces and app storesPaidModerateHighVerified liveBuild a Zoho extension for document privacy, text cleanup, or data-export checks and submit its support, policy, guide, and website links.Public extensions require review, declared data handling, privacy policy, terms, screenshots, user documentation, and accurate pricing.Official Zoho Sigma extension publishing documentation checked 2026-08-07Open Zoho Marketplace submit page (new tab)Zoho Marketplace details
3471Codrops75Sometimes dofollowtympanus.netDesign galleriesPaidInvolvedHighVerified livePitch a crafted, original interactive tutorial or demo about client-side privacy visualization, inclusive motion, or accessible creative tooling, with source and a working demo.Codrops seeks fresh ideas and high-quality work for web professionals; the editorial and visual craft bar is high. Use a real author identity and pitch original teaching value, not a promotional guest post.2026-08-03Open Codrops submit page (new tab)Codrops details
3571EIN Presswire75Nofolloweinpresswire.comPR and source platformsPaidInvolvedHighVerified livePublish a genuinely newsworthy your tool launch, major privacy-tool release, original data report, or partnership with one contextual site link.Account verification and editorial review apply; pickup, indexing, and link attributes vary, so this is not guaranteed earned coverage.https://www.einpresswire.com/how-it-worksOpen EIN Presswire submit page (new tab)EIN Presswire details
3671Nullcon55Link type unknownnullcon.netReview platformsPaidInvolvedHighNot submittedDevelop original, defensible research around AI-agent abuse, prompt injection, document forensics, scam detection, or privacy engineering and submit a demo-backed talk in the next cycle.Nullcon prioritizes original research, technical depth, evidence, practical defensive value, and reproducibility; product pitches and recycled decks are not accepted. Berlin 2026 CFP closed 2026-07-12.2026-08-03Open Nullcon submit page (new tab)Nullcon details
3771PodcastGuests.com45Link type unknownpodcastguests.comMarketplaces and app storesPaidInvolvedHighLive, conditionalCreate a genuine founder expert profile with your tool website, topics, bio, and real media appearances so relevant hosts can invite you.Profile must represent a real expert; no fake appearances or mass pitching. Basic allows one website link.2026-08-05Open PodcastGuests.com submit page (new tab)PodcastGuests.com details
3871PR Underground55Nofollowprunderground.comPR and source platformsPaidInvolvedHighVerified livePublish a factual your tool milestone or research announcement with a clean landing-page URL and media assets.Editorial approval is required; syndicated copies, indexing, and link attributes are outside AltFTool’s control.https://www.prunderground.com/faq/Open PR Underground submit page (new tab)PR Underground details
3971Pressat55Nofollowpressat.co.ukPR and source platformsPaidInvolvedHighVerified liveCreate a UK-relevant your tool story or hosted newsroom announcement with useful assets and restrained links.Only publish genuine news; permanent hosting and links do not guarantee coverage, ranking, or followed-link value.https://pressat.co.uk/packages/Open Pressat submit page (new tab)Pressat details
4071PRWeb90Nofollowprweb.comPR and source platformsPaidInvolvedHighVerified liveUse a major your tool product update, benchmark report, or partnership story with one clear media angle.Editorial review applies; PRWeb explicitly does not guarantee search rank or media use of the release.https://www.prweb.com/product/faq/Open PRWeb submit page (new tab)PRWeb details
4171ResponseSource55Nofollowresponsesource.comPR and source platformsPaidInvolvedHighVerified liveMonitor relevant journalist requests and answer only when your tool has direct expertise, data, or a credible founder quote.Never force a product mention; replies must exactly match the request, and publication or backlink is entirely editorial.https://www.responsesource.com/pr/pricing/Open ResponseSource submit page (new tab)ResponseSource details
4271SaaSGenius—Link type unknownsaasgenius.comSoftware directoriesPaidInvolvedHighVerified liveSubmit your tool as a production SaaS and request a reviewed product profile.No B2C-only, alpha/beta, standalone mobile-only, or products without US customers.https://www.saasgenius.com/get-listed/Open SaaSGenius submit page (new tab)SaaSGenius details
4371Send2Press60Nofollowsend2press.comPR and source platformsPaidInvolvedHighVerified liveDistribute a concise news release about a significant your tool launch, study, award, or partnership.Must be a real news release rather than an advertorial; editorial approval, pickup, and link treatment vary.https://www.send2press.com/services/price-list.shtmlOpen Send2Press submit page (new tab)Send2Press 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.

  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.