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.

1,964
Opportunities
1,628
Free or freemium
781
Est. DA 70+
208
Quick wins
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1–22 of 22 opportunities

High impactimpact 86–76

  • Activepieces Community Pieces

    activepieces.com

    Build and test your useful piece with real actions, publish the package under a unique organization scope, and maintain version compatibility.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~50FreeQuickNot submittedAutomation Ecosystem
    SubmitActivepieces Community Pieces (opens in a new tab)

  • Ansible Galaxy

    ansible.com

    Create a tested Ansible collection for supported your tool deployment or audit automation, complete galaxy.yml, version it, and publish with a Galaxy token.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~80NofollowFreeQuickNot submittedInfrastructure Ecosystem
    SubmitAnsible Galaxy (opens in a new tab)

  • Capterra

    capterra.com

    List product under software categories.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~90NofollowFreeQuickNot submittedSoftware review
    SubmitCapterra (opens in a new tab)

  • CodeNewbie Community

    codenewbie.org

    Create a transparent human profile and publish a beginner-friendly build log or tutorial showing how one your tool privacy utility works and what tradeoffs it has.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~60NofollowFreeQuickNot submittedDeveloper Community
    SubmitCodeNewbie Community (opens in a new tab)

  • CodeSandbox

    codesandbox.io

    Publish a small open demo that explains one your tool algorithm or UI pattern and add the product website to the founder profile links.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~90NofollowFreeQuickNot submittedDeveloper Community
    SubmitCodeSandbox (opens in a new tab)

  • daily.dev

    daily.dev

    Complete the founder's developer profile, add your tool as real project experience, and publish useful privacy or security engineering posts with contextual links.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~75NofollowFreeQuickNot submittedDeveloper Community
    Submitdaily.dev (opens in a new tab)

  • gitconnected

    gitconnected.com

    Create the founder developer profile, add your tool as a real project, and link the live product and supporting repository where applicable.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~50NofollowFreeQuickNot submittedDeveloper Community
    Submitgitconnected (opens in a new tab)

  • GitHub

    github.com

    Create org/repo README linking your tool; submit to relevant awesome lists.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~95NofollowFreeQuickNot submittedDev community
    SubmitGitHub (opens in a new tab)

  • HSTS Preload List

    hstspreload.org

    Audit every your tool subdomain, stage HSTS safely, then submit the base domain only after long-term HTTPS readiness is proven.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~70FreeQuickNot submittedWeb Security
    SubmitHSTS Preload List (opens in a new tab)

  • Indie Hackers

    indiehackers.com

    Add product and post build-in-public story with honest numbers.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~75NofollowFreeQuickNot submittedFounder community
    SubmitIndie Hackers (opens in a new tab)

  • Indie Page

    indiepa.ge

    Build a complete founder profile, add your tool as a shipped startup, and keep milestones, revenue visibility, and product details truthful.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~35FreeQuickNot submittedMaker Platform
    SubmitIndie Page (opens in a new tab)

  • Joplin Plugins

    joplinapp.org

    Build and test a Joplin plugin that locally detects or removes sensitive note content, provide a valid manifest and publish a maintained release for discovery.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~60FreeQuickNot submittedOpen Source Ecosystem
    SubmitJoplin Plugins (opens in a new tab)

  • Keybase

    keybase.io

    Create the founder Keybase profile and cryptographically prove control of your tool so the public identity record links the verified domain.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~75NofollowFreeQuickNot submittedIdentity Profile
    SubmitKeybase (opens in a new tab)

  • Kompass

    kompass.com

    Register the legal company and complete a global B2B profile with accurate IT services, contact data, and your tool website.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~75Sometimes dofollowFreeQuickNot submittedBusiness Listing
    SubmitKompass (opens in a new tab)

  • Open Makers

    openmakers.io

    Join as your tool founder, create a product page, and document meaningful launches, milestones, and lessons learned.

    FreeQuickNot submittedMaker Platform
    SubmitOpen Makers (opens in a new tab)

  • Peerlist

    peerlist.io

    Create maker profile and launch your tool as project.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~55FreeQuickNot submittedCreator/dev network
    SubmitPeerlist (opens in a new tab)

  • WordPress.org Plugins

    wordpress.org

    Submit your tool widgets plugin after /embed is live.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~95NofollowFreeQuickNot submittedCMS marketplace
    SubmitWordPress.org Plugins (opens in a new tab)

  • Contra

    contra.com

    Create the founder or studio portfolio and publish your tool as a detailed product case study with the live project link.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~75NofollowFree + paid tierQuickNot submittedProfessional Profile
    SubmitContra (opens in a new tab)

  • Crunchbase

    crunchbase.com

    Create/claim company profile linking your tool/Anslation.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~90NofollowFree + paid tierQuickNot submittedStartup profile
    SubmitCrunchbase (opens in a new tab)

  • Startup Stash

    startupstash.com

    List your tool as productivity/developer/startup resource.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~55DofollowFree + paid tierQuickNot submittedStartup/tools directory
    SubmitStartup Stash (opens in a new tab)

  • Nextool.ai

    nextool.ai

    Submit a specific working AI-powered your tool utility, then claim the approved listing with a domain email to maintain features and pricing.

    Not statedQuickNot submittedAI tools directory
    SubmitNextool.ai (opens in a new tab)

  • WIP

    wip.co

    Join as the founder, create one your tool project page, and share genuine shipped improvements with links only when useful.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~50PaidQuickNot submittedMaker Platform
    SubmitWIP (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

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.