AltF Backlinks

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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Opportunities
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Est. DA 70+
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Quick wins
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1–16 of 16 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
177Digitool—Link type unknowndigitool.coSoftware directoriesNot statedInvolvedHighVerified liveCreate an account and submit your tool with truthful product details and screenshots.Login and ownership authorization required; editorial review may take up to seven days.2026-08-05Open Digitool submit page (new tab)Digitool details
2641000 Tools—Link type unknown1000.toolsSoftware directoriesNot statedQuickMediumNeeds checkingSubmit the PDF and image tool suite.Curated tool directory; verify submit path.Added 2026-11-01Open 1000 Tools submit page (new tab)1000 Tools details
364Dofollow.Tools35Dofollowdofollow.toolsSoftware directoriesNot statedQuickMediumNeeds checkingSubmit your tool for dofollow tools directory.Check quality/spam risk before using.2026-07-30Open Dofollow.Tools submit page (new tab)Dofollow.Tools details
464Insanely Cool Tools—Link type unknowninsanelycooltools.comSoftware directoriesNot statedQuickMediumNeeds checkingSubmit the step counter and PDF tools as standout free utilities.Curated with a newsletter; selective.Added 2026-11-01Open Insanely Cool Tools submit page (new tab)Insanely Cool Tools details
564Photo Tool Finder—Link type unknownphototoolfinder.comSoftware directoriesNot statedQuickMediumNeeds checkingSubmit the image compressor, resizer and converter tools.Image-tool niche directory, highly relevant.Added 2026-11-01Open Photo Tool Finder submit page (new tab)Photo Tool Finder details
664SimilarLabs—Link type unknownsimilarlabs.comSoftware directoriesNot statedQuickMediumNeeds checkingList AltFTool so it appears as an alternative to other online tool sites.Alternatives-style pages; find the submit option on site.Added 2026-11-01Open SimilarLabs submit page (new tab)SimilarLabs details
762SaaS Podium—Link type unknownsaaspodium.comSoftware directoriesNot statedModerateMediumVerified liveSubmit your tool with logo, pricing model, concise tagline and a unique product description.All submissions are reviewed; verify current terms before submitting and do not assume link attributes.2026-08-03Open SaaS Podium submit page (new tab)SaaS Podium details
859SaaS Avenue—Link type unknownsaasavenue.comSoftware directoriesNot statedInvolvedMediumVerified liveUse the site's Submit Your Product flow for your tool.Listing is subject to editorial review; submission does not guarantee publication.https://saasavenue.com/Open SaaS Avenue submit page (new tab)SaaS Avenue details
944Cuspera50Link type unknowncuspera.comSoftware directoriesNot statedQuickLaterNeeds checkingClaim/request listing if eligible.No obvious direct form; use contact if needed.2026-07-30Open Cuspera submit page (new tab)Cuspera details
1044ToolThump—Link type unknowntoolthump.comSoftware directoriesNot statedQuickLaterNeeds checkingStudy accepted multi-tool positioning; possible outreach/partnership.Research/comparable, not direct submission.2026-07-30Open ToolThump submit page (new tab)ToolThump details
1142AppAppeal40Link type unknownappappeal.comSoftware directoriesNot statedModerateLaterNeeds checkingSubmit or request app review/listing.Older directory; verify active.2026-07-30Open AppAppeal submit page (new tab)AppAppeal details
1242MagicBox.tools—Link type unknownmagicbox.toolsSoftware directoriesNot statedModerateLaterNeeds checkingSubmit useful your tool utilities.Verify quality/form.2026-07-30Open MagicBox.tools submit page (new tab)MagicBox.tools details
1342Nicelydone45Link type unknownnicelydone.clubSoftware directoriesNot statedModerateLaterNeeds checkingSubmit/request inclusion if UI is strong.Verify submission route.2026-07-30Open Nicelydone submit page (new tab)Nicelydone details
1442ToolFio—Link type unknowntoolfio.comSoftware directoriesNot statedModerateLaterNeeds checkingSubmit online tool/platform if form exists.Verify active submit flow.2026-07-30Open ToolFio submit page (new tab)ToolFio details
1542Twelve Tools—Link type unknowntwelvetools.comSoftware directoriesNot statedModerateLaterNeeds checkingSubmit useful tool/platform.Verify active form.2026-07-30Open Twelve Tools submit page (new tab)Twelve Tools details
1642UpRank—Link type unknownuprank.comSoftware directoriesNot statedModerateLaterVerified liveSubmit your tool for manual inclusion in the software directory.Manually vetted; acceptance and category fit are discretionary.https://uprank.com/list-your-businessOpen UpRank submit page (new tab)UpRank 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

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.