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 | 100 | Product Hunt | 90 | Nofollow | producthunt.com | Launch platforms | Free | Quick | Do first | Not submitted | Launch your platform first; prepare maker comment and assets. | No upvote asks; personal accounts; schedule proper launch. | 2026-07-30 | Open Product Hunt submit page (new tab)Product Hunt details |
| 2 | 98 | Hacker News Show HN | 90 | Nofollow | news.ycombinator.com | Launch platforms | Free | Moderate | Do first | Not submitted | Submit as Show HN: your tool - privacy-first toolbox people can try instantly. | No vote solicitation; use genuine account; product must be live. | 2026-07-30 | Open Hacker News Show HN submit page (new tab)Hacker News Show HN details |
| 3 | 98 | Neeed Directory | 25 | Link type unknown | neeed.directory | Launch platforms | Free | Moderate | Do first | Not submitted | Launch your tool with a unique tagline, screenshots and founder profile linking to your tool. | Use original launch copy; no vote manipulation; review or queue may apply. Dofollow is reported but recheck after approval. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/neeed-directory | Open Neeed Directory submit page (new tab)Neeed Directory details |
| 4 | 98 | Nick Launches | — | Link type unknown | nicklaunches.com | Launch platforms | Free | Moderate | Do first | Not submitted | Launch your tool with a unique tagline, screenshots and founder profile linking to your tool. | Use original launch copy; no vote manipulation; review or queue may apply. Dofollow is reported but recheck after approval. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/nick-launches | Open Nick Launches submit page (new tab)Nick Launches details |
| 5 | 98 | Pitchwall | 30 | Link type unknown | pitchwall.co | Launch platforms | Free | Moderate | Do first | Not submitted | Launch your tool with a unique tagline, screenshots and founder profile linking to your tool. | Use original launch copy; no vote manipulation; review or queue may apply. Dofollow is reported but recheck after approval. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/pitchwall | Open Pitchwall submit page (new tab)Pitchwall details |
| 6 | 98 | TinyStartups | 30 | Link type unknown | tinystartups.com | Launch platforms | Free | Moderate | Do first | Not submitted | Launch your tool with a unique tagline, screenshots and founder profile linking to your tool. | Use original launch copy; no vote manipulation; review or queue may apply. Dofollow is reported but recheck after approval. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/tinystartups | Open TinyStartups submit page (new tab)TinyStartups details |
| 7 | 95 | LaunchIgniter | — | Link type unknown | launchigniter.com | Launch platforms | Free + paid tier | Moderate | Do first | Not submitted | Launch your tool with a unique tagline, screenshots and founder profile linking to your tool. | Use original launch copy; no vote manipulation; review or queue may apply. Dofollow is reported but recheck after approval. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/launchigniter | Open LaunchIgniter submit page (new tab)LaunchIgniter details |
| 8 | 95 | Open Launch | 35 | Dofollow | open-launch.com | Launch platforms | Free + paid tier | Moderate | Do first | Not submitted | Launch your tool with a unique tagline, screenshots and founder profile linking to your tool. | Use original launch copy; no vote manipulation; review or queue may apply. Listing link is currently reported nofollow. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/open-launch | Open Open Launch submit page (new tab)Open Launch details |
| 9 | 95 | Uneed | 40 | Dofollow | uneed.best | Launch platforms | Free + paid tier | Moderate | Do first | Not submitted | Submit your tool as useful no-signup online toolbox. | Free queue available; unique description required. | 2026-07-30 | Open Uneed submit page (new tab)Uneed details |
| 10 | 86 | Peerlist | 55 | Link type unknown | peerlist.io | Launch platforms | Free | Quick | High | Not submitted | Create maker profile and launch your tool as project. | Best fit for developer/design tools; complete profile first. | 2026-07-30 | Open Peerlist submit page (new tab)Peerlist details |
| 11 | 84 | Aback Launch | — | Link type unknown | abacklaunch.com | Launch platforms | Free | Moderate | High | Not submitted | Launch your tool with a unique tagline, screenshots and founder profile linking to your tool. | Use original launch copy; no vote manipulation; review or queue may apply. Dofollow is reported but recheck after approval. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/aback-launch | Open Aback Launch submit page (new tab)Aback Launch details |
| 12 | 84 | EarlyHunt | — | Link type unknown | earlyhunt.com | Launch platforms | Free | Moderate | High | Not submitted | Launch your tool with a unique tagline, screenshots and founder profile linking to your tool. | Use original launch copy; no vote manipulation; review or queue may apply. Link treatment varies by tier/page. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/earlyhunt | Open EarlyHunt submit page (new tab)EarlyHunt details |
| 13 | 84 | Firsto | — | Link type unknown | firsto.co | Launch platforms | Free | Moderate | High | Not submitted | Launch your tool with a unique tagline, screenshots and founder profile linking to your tool. | Use original launch copy; no vote manipulation; review or queue may apply. Link treatment varies by tier/page. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/firsto | Open Firsto submit page (new tab)Firsto details |
| 14 | 84 | Indie.Deals | — | Link type unknown | indie.deals | Launch platforms | Free | Moderate | High | Not submitted | Launch your tool with a unique tagline, screenshots and founder profile linking to your tool. | Use original launch copy; no vote manipulation; review or queue may apply. Dofollow is reported but recheck after approval. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/indie-deals | Open Indie.Deals submit page (new tab)Indie.Deals details |
| 15 | 84 | Startup List | — | Link type unknown | startup-list.org | Launch platforms | Free | Moderate | High | Not submitted | Create an account and submit your tool with positioning, category, logo and 3–6 accurate tags. | Account required; align listing promise with homepage; approval controls publication. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.startup-list.org/submit | Open Startup List submit page (new tab)Startup List details |
| 16 | 81 | BetaList | 70 | Sometimes dofollow | betalist.com | Launch platforms | Free + paid tier | Moderate | High | Not submitted | Submit fresh module/your tool beta angle, not stale generic site. | Queue can be slow; must be tech startup. | 2026-07-30 | Open BetaList submit page (new tab)BetaList details |
| 17 | 81 | Better Launch | — | Link type unknown | betterlaunch.co | Launch platforms | Free + paid tier | Moderate | High | Not submitted | Launch your tool with a unique tagline, screenshots and founder profile linking to your tool. | Use original launch copy; no vote manipulation; review or queue may apply. Listing link is currently reported nofollow. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/better-launch | Open Better Launch submit page (new tab)Better Launch details |
| 18 | 81 | HuntScreens | 30 | Link type unknown | huntscreens.com | Launch platforms | Free + paid tier | Moderate | High | Not submitted | Launch your tool with a unique tagline, screenshots and founder profile linking to your tool. | Use original launch copy; no vote manipulation; review or queue may apply. Listing link is currently reported nofollow. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/huntscreens | Open HuntScreens submit page (new tab)HuntScreens details |
| 19 | 81 | JustHunt | — | Link type unknown | justhunt.co | Launch platforms | Free + paid tier | Moderate | High | Not submitted | Launch the real product with complete assets and invite genuine customers to evaluate it without scripting or purchasing votes. | The launch guide prohibits fake upvotes, bots, and vote rings; sponsored tiers should be treated as advertising, not organic endorsement. | 2026-08-03 | Open JustHunt submit page (new tab)JustHunt details |
| 20 | 81 | Launch | — | Link type unknown | trylaunch.ai | Launch platforms | Free + paid tier | Moderate | High | Not submitted | Prepare a clear tagline, screenshots, categories, tech stack, and launch date, then share only with genuine users. | Rankings use community votes; do not buy votes, create fake accounts, or coordinate manipulation, and label paid promotion transparently. | 2026-08-03 | Open Launch submit page (new tab)Launch details |
| 21 | 81 | Launch Vault | — | Link type unknown | launchvault.dev | Launch platforms | Free + paid tier | Moderate | High | Not submitted | Sign up and submit your tool under AI, productivity, security or developer tools. | Account required; use original assets and accurate category; review/plan limits may apply. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.launchvault.dev/projects/submit | Open Launch Vault submit page (new tab)Launch Vault details |
| 22 | 81 | Launching Next | 50 | Sometimes dofollow | launchingnext.com | Launch platforms | Free + paid tier | Moderate | High | Not submitted | Submit your tool with founder-friendly short pitch. | Free review exists; paid 1-business-day option. | 2026-07-30 | Open Launching Next submit page (new tab)Launching Next details |
| 23 | 81 | LaunchLoop | — | Link type unknown | launchloopp.com | Launch platforms | Free + paid tier | Moderate | High | Not submitted | Launch a genuine your tool AI feature, collect authentic founder feedback, and relaunch only after meaningful product updates. | AI SaaS focus; submissions enter review; never coordinate fake votes or low-quality feedback; paid credits affect visibility but not leaderboard rank. | 2026-08-03 | Open LaunchLoop submit page (new tab)LaunchLoop details |
| 24 | 81 | MakerHunt | 40 | Link type unknown | makerhunt.io | Launch platforms | Free + paid tier | Moderate | High | Not submitted | Launch your tool with a unique tagline, screenshots and founder profile linking to your tool. | Use original launch copy; no vote manipulation; review or queue may apply. Link treatment varies by tier/page. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/makerhunt | Open MakerHunt submit page (new tab)MakerHunt details |
| 25 | 81 | MicroLaunch | 40 | Link type unknown | microlaunch.net | Launch platforms | Free + paid tier | Moderate | High | Not submitted | Launch one focused your tool feature set and gather feedback. | Space apart from other launch platforms; avoid duplicate launch copy. | 2026-07-30 | Open MicroLaunch submit page (new tab)MicroLaunch details |
| 26 | 81 | Sidehunt | — | Link type unknown | sidehunt.io | Launch platforms | Free + paid tier | Moderate | High | Not submitted | Launch your tool with a unique tagline, screenshots and founder profile linking to your tool. | Use original launch copy; no vote manipulation; review or queue may apply. Free path requires a reciprocal badge; skip if you do not want one. Listing link is currently reported nofollow. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/sidehunt | Open Sidehunt submit page (new tab)Sidehunt details |
| 27 | 74 | Startup Heroes | — | Link type unknown | startupheroes.io | Launch platforms | Paid | Moderate | High | Not submitted | Submit 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. | 2026-08-03 | Open Startup Heroes submit page (new tab)Startup Heroes details |
| 28 | 68 | Favors.dev | — | Link type unknown | favors.dev | Launch platforms | Free | Quick | Medium | Not submitted | Use atlas to find more open-form launch sites and request listing if available. | Mostly research atlas; check submit/contact path. | 2026-07-30 | Open Favors.dev submit page (new tab)Favors.dev details |
| 29 | 66 | Roozna | — | Link type unknown | roozna.com | Launch platforms | Free | Moderate | Medium | Not submitted | Launch your tool with a unique tagline, screenshots and founder profile linking to your tool. | Use original launch copy; no vote manipulation; review or queue may apply. Dofollow is reported but recheck after approval. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/roozna | Open Roozna submit page (new tab)Roozna details |
| 30 | 65 | BuildList | — | Link type unknown | buildlist.io | Launch platforms | Free + paid tier | Quick | Medium | Not submitted | Submit as Product Hunt/Uneed-style launch alternative. | Confirm current submit flow after login. | 2026-07-30 | Open BuildList submit page (new tab)BuildList details |
| 31 | 65 | Fazier | 40 | Sometimes dofollow | fazier.com | Launch platforms | Free + paid tier | Quick | Medium | Not submitted | Submit if reciprocal-link policy is acceptable or use paid tier. | Free tier may require reciprocal backlink; decide policy first. | 2026-07-30 | Open Fazier submit page (new tab)Fazier details |
| 32 | 65 | TinyLaunch | — | Link type unknown | tinylaunch.com | Launch platforms | Free + paid tier | Quick | Medium | Not submitted | Submit smaller focused feature launch. | Use distinct launch angle; check current categories. | 2026-07-30 | Open TinyLaunch submit page (new tab)TinyLaunch details |
| 33 | 65 | X / Twitter | 95 | Nofollow | x.com | Launch platforms | Free + paid tier | Quick | Medium | Not submitted | Create profile, build-in-public threads, link homepage. | Engagement/referral more than SEO; avoid automation spam. | 2026-07-30 | Open X / Twitter submit page (new tab)X / Twitter details |
| 34 | 63 | 10words | — | Link type unknown | 10words.io | Launch platforms | Free + paid tier | Moderate | Medium | Not submitted | Launch your tool with a unique tagline, screenshots and founder profile linking to your tool. | Use original launch copy; no vote manipulation; review or queue may apply. Dofollow is reported but recheck after approval. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/10words | Open 10words submit page (new tab)10words details |
| 35 | 63 | Browse.fyi | — | Link type unknown | browse.fyi | Launch platforms | Free + paid tier | Moderate | Medium | Not submitted | Launch your tool with a unique tagline, screenshots and founder profile linking to your tool. | Use original launch copy; no vote manipulation; review or queue may apply. Dofollow is reported but recheck after approval. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/browse-fyi | Open Browse.fyi submit page (new tab)Browse.fyi details |
| 36 | 63 | Launchpadly | — | Link type unknown | launchpadly.co | Launch platforms | Free + paid tier | Moderate | Medium | Not submitted | Submit your tool for the weekly launch board with founder profile, screenshots and original launch copy. | Free listing asks for a badge and goes through review; no vote manipulation; paid links should be treated as sponsored. | https://launchpadly.co/ | Open Launchpadly submit page (new tab)Launchpadly details |
| 37 | 63 | Places to Launch | — | Link type unknown | placestolaunch.com | Launch platforms | Free + paid tier | Moderate | Medium | Not submitted | Submit your tool or use as source for more launch sites. | Good research source; listing fit needs review. | 2026-07-30 | Open Places to Launch submit page (new tab)Places to Launch 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.