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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The table is wider than the screen — swipe it sideways for cost, effort and the preparation notes.
| # | 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 | 68 | europages | 70 | Sometimes dofollow | europages.com | Business directories | Free | Quick | Medium | Needs checking | List the registered your tool business as an eligible IT supplier and complete its public company profile and website field. | A valid company and VAT number are required; use only if the business qualifies as a B2B supplier and all legal data is accurate. | 2026-08-03 | Open europages submit page (new tab)europages details |
| 2 | 68 | Google Business Profile | 100 | Nofollow | google.com | Business directories | Free | Quick | Medium | Needs checking | Create business profile only if eligible with real business details. | Do not fake location; follow Google rules. | 2026-07-30 | Open Google Business Profile submit page (new tab)Google Business Profile details |
| 3 | 68 | Himalayas | 55 | Link type unknown | himalayas.app | Business directories | Free | Quick | Medium | Needs checking | Add your remote-friendly company with a description, tech stack and website. | Only companies that hire remotely are accepted. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open Himalayas submit page (new tab)Himalayas details |
| 4 | 68 | Manta | 85 | Nofollow | manta.com | Business directories | Free | Quick | Medium | Needs checking | Claim or add the legal your tool business, complete its description and logo, and include the verified website link. | Free registration is for businesses located in the United States; use only if AltFTool has a legitimate US business address and ownership proof. | 2026-08-03 | Open Manta submit page (new tab)Manta details |
| 5 | 68 | Owler | 70 | Nofollow | owler.com | Business directories | Free | Quick | Medium | Needs checking | Sign up, find or add your company and claim the profile to edit the description and website. | Community-edited data; keep figures factual or edits get reverted. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open Owler submit page (new tab)Owler details |
| 6 | 66 | All My Faves | 50 | Link type unknown | allmyfaves.com | Business directories | Free | Moderate | Medium | Needs checking | Submit your tool (or its blog/feed where required) under productivity, privacy or developer tools. | Human review may apply; use a natural brand title and avoid keyword stuffing. Dofollow is reported but recheck after approval. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/all-my-faves | Open All My Faves submit page (new tab)All My Faves details |
| 7 | 66 | Alltop | 75 | Nofollow | alltop.com | Business directories | Free | Moderate | Medium | Needs checking | Submit your tool (or its blog/feed where required) under productivity, privacy or developer tools. | Human review may apply; use a natural brand title and avoid keyword stuffing. Dofollow is reported but recheck after approval. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/alltop | Open Alltop submit page (new tab)Alltop details |
| 8 | 66 | Curlie | 80 | Dofollow | curlie.org | Business directories | Free | Moderate | Medium | Needs checking | Submit your tool (or its blog/feed where required) under productivity, privacy or developer tools. | Human review may apply; use a natural brand title and avoid keyword stuffing. Dofollow is reported but recheck after approval. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/curlie | Open Curlie submit page (new tab)Curlie details |
| 9 | 66 | Kagi Small Web | 70 | Link type unknown | kagi.com | Business directories | Free | Moderate | Medium | Needs checking | Submit your tool (or its blog/feed where required) under productivity, privacy or developer tools. | Human review may apply; use a natural brand title and avoid keyword stuffing. Dofollow is reported but recheck after approval. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/kagi-small-web | Open Kagi Small Web submit page (new tab)Kagi Small Web details |
| 10 | 66 | ooh.directory | 40 | Link type unknown | ooh.directory | Business directories | Free | Moderate | Medium | Needs checking | Suggest your personal or independent blog through the site's suggestion option. | Hand-picked by the curator; company marketing blogs are rarely added. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open ooh.directory submit page (new tab)ooh.directory details |
| 11 | 66 | Viesearch | 40 | Link type unknown | viesearch.com | Business directories | Free | Moderate | Medium | Not submitted | Submit your tool (or its blog/feed where required) under productivity, privacy or developer tools. | Human review may apply; use a natural brand title and avoid keyword stuffing. Dofollow is reported but recheck after approval. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/viesearch | Open Viesearch submit page (new tab)Viesearch details |
| 12 | 66 | Wiby | 45 | Link type unknown | wiby.me | Business directories | Free | Moderate | Medium | Not submitted | Submit your tool (or its blog/feed where required) under productivity, privacy or developer tools. | Human review may apply; use a natural brand title and avoid keyword stuffing. Dofollow is reported but recheck after approval. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/wiby | Open Wiby submit page (new tab)Wiby details |
| 13 | 65 | ExportersIndia | 60 | Nofollow | exportersindia.com | Business directories | Free + paid tier | Quick | Medium | Verified live | Create an accurate your tool company profile and list only real software or digital services with the canonical website. | Use truthful business identity, contact details and service claims; not suitable for fake product listings. | 2026-08-05 | Open ExportersIndia submit page (new tab)ExportersIndia details |
| 14 | 65 | Foursquare Business Listings | 90 | Nofollow | foursquare.com | Business directories | Free + paid tier | Quick | Medium | Verified live | Claim or create your tool’s genuine business location and maintain its website, contact information, hours, and categories. | Best for a real physical or service location; do not manufacture a venue solely for a backlink. | https://foursquare.com/products/business-listings/ | Open Foursquare Business Listings submit page (new tab)Foursquare Business Listings details |
| 15 | 65 | 95 | Nofollow | pinterest.com | Business directories | Free + paid tier | Quick | Medium | Not submitted | Create boards for PDF/image/calculator tools linking pages. | Good for visual/tool use cases; design pins needed. | 2026-07-30 | Open Pinterest submit page (new tab)Pinterest details | |
| 16 | 65 | Sulekha | 75 | Link type unknown | sulekha.com | Business directories | Free + paid tier | Quick | Medium | Verified live | Register your tool only under an accurate eligible service category and complete its website, location, description, and contact details. | Designed for local service providers; lead charges and category eligibility apply, so avoid an irrelevant software-only listing. | https://www.sulekha.com/local-services/business-owners/business/faq | Open Sulekha submit page (new tab)Sulekha details |
| 17 | 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 |
| 18 | 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 |
| 19 | 63 | OnToplist | 50 | Dofollow | ontoplist.com | Business directories | Free + paid tier | Moderate | Medium | Not submitted | Submit your tool (or its blog/feed where required) under productivity, privacy or developer tools. | Human review may apply; use a natural brand title and avoid keyword stuffing. 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/ontoplist | Open OnToplist submit page (new tab)OnToplist details |
| 20 | 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 |
| 21 | 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 |
| 22 | 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 |
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.