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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1–7 of 7 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
184Agentic.ai—Link type unknownagentic.aiAI tool directoriesFreeModerateHighLive, conditionalSubmit only an your tool agent that independently decides, acts, and observes.Generic AI generators or static utilities are not considered agentic.https://agentic.ai/submitOpen Agentic.ai submit page (new tab)Agentic.ai details
284AI ToolNet30Link type unknownaitoolnet.comAI tool directoriesFreeModerateHighLive, conditionalSubmit only your tool features that genuinely use AI, after checking for an existing listing and preparing accurate pricing and use cases.AI tools only, with manual approval and no duplicates; avoid reciprocal-link tactics used solely to influence search rankings.2026-08-03Open AI ToolNet submit page (new tab)AI ToolNet details
366AINative Studio Ecosystem—Link type unknownainative.studioAI tool directoriesFreeModerateMediumLive, conditionalOpen a pull request for a genuine AI-native your tool component with repository metadata.AI-native open-source tool only; YAML contribution is reviewed weekly.2026-08-05Open AINative Studio Ecosystem submit page (new tab)AINative Studio Ecosystem details
463AI Toolboard—Link type unknownaitoolboard.comAI tool directoriesFree + paid tierModerateMediumLive, conditionalUse the free reviewed tier for a real AI-powered tool, with a complete and accurate product profile.Free listings require approval and may be reviewed after 12 months; paid tiers are sponsored visibility and must not be represented as independent endorsement.2026-08-03Open AI Toolboard submit page (new tab)AI Toolboard details
558DoMore.ai—Link type unknowndomore.aiAI tool directoriesPaidQuickMediumLive, conditionalSubmit a working AI feature with accurate categorization, pricing, description, and screenshots for quality review.Only genuine AI tools that meet quality standards should be submitted; paid placement does not guarantee users or rankings.2026-08-03Open DoMore.ai submit page (new tab)DoMore.ai details
658TopTools—Link type unknowntoptools.aiAI tool directoriesPaidQuickMediumLive, conditionalSubmit only a specific your tool AI tool with the official site and contact email, not the platform as a generic tools directory.The directory explicitly rejects AI newsletters and directories; AltFTool is eligible only if the submission represents a real standalone AI capability.2026-08-03Open TopTools submit page (new tab)TopTools details
753AI Tools Explorer25Link type unknownaitoolsexplorer.comAI tool directoriesPaidInvolvedMediumLive, conditionalSubmit a specific AI-powered product with a functional site, clear pricing, precise name, original description, and suitable images.SFW, functional, clearly priced AI products only; human review applies, links are nofollow, and rejected refunds may exclude Stripe fees.2026-08-03Open AI Tools Explorer submit page (new tab)AI Tools Explorer 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.