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Free backlink sites list: 1,854 places to get a link

A maintained list of 1,854 legitimate backlink sites: directories, profile creation sites, guest posting sites, launch platforms, registries and marketplaces. 1,532 are free or have a free tier, 44 usually give a dofollow link, and 772 have an estimated DA of 70 or more. Every row shows authority, link type, cost and effort, and links straight to the submit page.

1,854
Opportunities: 1,532
Free or freemium: 772
Est. DA 70+: 200
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Submission opportunities with impact score, cost, effort, priority, status and preparation notes. Scroll horizontally for all columns.
#	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
1	98	Dify Marketplace	65	Link type unknown	dify.ai	Marketplaces and app stores	Free	Moderate	Do first	Not submitted	Build and test a free Dify plugin for a distinct your tool privacy or file-analysis capability, package it, add a privacy policy, and submit the required pull request.	Human and automated review checks functionality, uniqueness, value, privacy, and maintenance; acceptance and external-link visibility are not guaranteed.	2026-08-03	Open Dify Marketplace submit page (new tab)Dify Marketplace details
2	98	Linear Integration Directory	80	Link type unknown	linear.app	Marketplaces and app stores	Free	Moderate	Do first	Not submitted	Build a maintained Linear integration that sends approved your tool audit findings into issues, then submit its listing and assets.	Linear reviews for broad utility and generally rejects scripts, low-effort tools, and hobby apps; listing and outbound-link treatment are discretionary.	2026-08-03	Open Linear Integration Directory submit page (new tab)Linear Integration Directory details
3	98	Mattermost Marketplace	75	Link type unknown	mattermost.com	Marketplaces and app stores	Free	Moderate	Do first	Not submitted	Create a supported Mattermost plugin or app that scans user-approved text for sensitive data before sharing, with docs and a public issue tracker.	Submission needs a testable artifact, documentation, icon, bug tracker, and maintained security fixes; review and backlink attributes are discretionary.	2026-08-03	Open Mattermost Marketplace submit page (new tab)Mattermost Marketplace details
4	86	Joplin Plugins	60	Link type unknown	joplinapp.org	Marketplaces and app stores	Free	Quick	High	Not submitted	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.	Requires a real installable package, correct plugin manifest and ongoing compatibility; directory metadata and outbound-link handling are platform-controlled.	2026-08-03	Open Joplin Plugins submit page (new tab)Joplin Plugins details
5	86	WordPress.org Plugins	95	Nofollow	wordpress.org	Marketplaces and app stores	Free	Quick	High	Not submitted	Submit your tool widgets plugin after /embed is live.	Credit link must be opt-in/default hidden; GPL-compatible plugin.	2026-07-30	Open WordPress.org Plugins submit page (new tab)WordPress.org Plugins details
6	85	TechnologyAdvice	70	Link type unknown	technologyadvice.com	Marketplaces and app stores	Paid	Involved	Do first	Not submitted	Apply for the free Basic profile with a current website, clear business value, category, pricing, and authentic reviews.	Must be business-use software that fits an established category and has a clear value proposition; editorial acceptance is discretionary.	2026-08-03	Open TechnologyAdvice submit page (new tab)TechnologyAdvice details
7	84	Auth0 Marketplace	85	Nofollow	auth0.com	Marketplaces and app stores	Free	Moderate	High	Not submitted	Create a tested Auth0 Action that invokes a relevant your tool privacy or security workflow and submit through the Marketplace Partner Portal.	Requires functional testing, documentation, unit tests, and Auth0 security/compliance review; approval and any backlink attributes are not guaranteed.	2026-08-03	Open Auth0 Marketplace submit page (new tab)Auth0 Marketplace details
8	84	HACS Default Repositories	45	Link type unknown	hacs.xyz	Marketplaces and app stores	Free	Moderate	High	Not submitted	Build a useful Home Assistant privacy or local-security integration, publish stable GitHub releases, pass HACS and Hassfest checks, then request inclusion.	Only an owner or major contributor may submit; repository must be public, active, documented, releasable, and pass review—directory placement is not guaranteed.	2026-08-03	Open HACS Default Repositories submit page (new tab)HACS Default Repositories details
9	84	Nextcloud App Store	80	Link type unknown	nextcloud.com	Marketplaces and app stores	Free	Moderate	High	Not submitted	Build a signed Nextcloud app for local document sanitization or privacy checks, publish releases, and maintain App Store compatibility.	Must follow App Store, signing, security, privacy, and license rules; approval and outbound-link presentation remain under store moderation.	2026-08-03	Open Nextcloud App Store submit page (new tab)Nextcloud App Store details
10	84	Redmine Plugin Directory	75	Link type unknown	redmine.org	Marketplaces and app stores	Free	Moderate	High	Not submitted	Build a maintained Redmine plugin that creates privacy or security audit tasks, document supported versions, then register it under an authenticated developer account.	Only register a functioning plugin you maintain, with accurate compatibility and support details; moderation and link treatment are not guaranteed.	2026-08-03	Open Redmine Plugin Directory submit page (new tab)Redmine Plugin Directory details
11	84	Store.app	—	Link type unknown	store.app	Marketplaces and app stores	Free	Moderate	High	Not submitted	Create a developer account, request access, verify ownership, and publish a complete app profile with screenshots and description.	Requires a functional web app and ownership verification; Store.app reviews developer access and submitted information.	2026-08-03	Open Store.app submit page (new tab)Store.app details
12	84	Zed Extensions	65	Link type unknown	zed.dev	Marketplaces and app stores	Free	Moderate	High	Not submitted	Create a sandbox-compatible Zed extension for local secret, Unicode, or privacy checks, test it, publish its repository, and submit the registry pull request.	Extension ID must be unique, licensing acceptable, functionality non-duplicative, and repository public; review controls inclusion and listing links.	2026-08-03	Open Zed Extensions submit page (new tab)Zed Extensions details
13	81	Matomo Marketplace	75	Link type unknown	matomo.org	Marketplaces and app stores	Free + paid tier	Moderate	High	Not submitted	Develop a legitimate Matomo plugin for consent-aware privacy auditing, complete plugin metadata and documentation, tag a release, and enable Marketplace updates.	Free plugins must use a compatible license and follow privacy rules; phoning home needs consent and sponsored links are prohibited, with review controlling listing.	2026-08-03	Open Matomo Marketplace submit page (new tab)Matomo Marketplace details
14	66	Firefox Add-ons	95	Nofollow	addons.mozilla.org	Marketplaces and app stores	Free	Moderate	Medium	Not submitted	Publish privacy/helper extension.	Requires real extension and Mozilla review.	2026-07-30	Open Firefox Add-ons submit page (new tab)Firefox Add-ons details
15	62	Woo Marketplace	90	Link type unknown	woocommerce.com	Marketplaces and app stores	Not stated	Moderate	Medium	Not submitted	Develop a production-grade WooCommerce extension for privacy-safe exports or media cleanup and submit it through an approved vendor account.	Business, code, security, UX, HPOS, and accessibility review applies; decision timing and listing links are controlled by Woo.	2026-08-03	Open Woo Marketplace submit page (new tab)Woo Marketplace details
16	58	Chrome Web Store	95	Nofollow	chromewebstore.google.com	Marketplaces and app stores	Paid	Quick	Medium	Not submitted	Publish useful browser extension linking your tool.	Listing links often nofollow/ugc; value is distribution.	2026-07-30	Open Chrome Web Store submit page (new tab)Chrome Web Store details
17	56	BigCommerce App Marketplace	85	Nofollow	bigcommerce.com	Marketplaces and app stores	Paid	Moderate	Medium	Not submitted	Build an OAuth app that audits merchant exports or product assets for privacy issues, then submit tested listing assets through the Developer Portal.	Requires a Partner ID, valid OAuth scopes, production testing, review, and listing requirements; paid placement or dofollow links are not promised.	2026-08-03	Open BigCommerce App Marketplace submit page (new tab)BigCommerce App Marketplace details
18	56	Snowflake Marketplace	90	Link type unknown	snowflake.com	Marketplaces and app stores	Paid	Moderate	Medium	Not submitted	Build and test a Snowflake Native App for privacy-safe data inspection, create its application package and listing, pass scans, and publish through an eligible provider account.	Requires a production-grade package, provider eligibility, security scanning and listing review; free or paid distribution does not promise an SEO backlink.	2026-08-03	Open Snowflake Marketplace submit page (new tab)Snowflake Marketplace details
19	48	Figma Community	95	Nofollow	figma.com	Marketplaces and app stores	Free	Quick	Later	Not submitted	Publish design asset or privacy checklist template.	Needs useful Figma file/plugin; no pure promo.	2026-07-30	Open Figma Community submit page (new tab)Figma Community details
20	45	VS Code Marketplace	95	Nofollow	marketplace.visualstudio.com	Marketplaces and app stores	Free + paid tier	Quick	Later	Not submitted	Publish dev utility extension linking your tool docs.	Only if real VS Code extension exists.	2026-07-30	Open VS Code Marketplace submit page (new tab)VS Code Marketplace details
21	43	Microsoft Edge Add-ons	100	Nofollow	microsoftedge.microsoft.com	Marketplaces and app stores	Free + paid tier	Moderate	Later	Not submitted	Publish Edge version of extension.	Needs developer account and review.	2026-07-30	Open Microsoft Edge Add-ons submit page (new tab)Microsoft Edge Add-ons 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 view

Backlink sites by category

Product launch sites85

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 directories151

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 sites113

Startup listings, beta lists and founder media.

Software directory submission sites210

General tool and software catalogues with real search traffic.

Software review sites29

B2B review sites. Slow to approve, strong once live.

Developer platforms for backlinks127

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 sites183

Write once, link back. Editorial standards vary widely.

PR and press release sites40

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 sites58

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. 200 of the 1,854 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?

1,532 of the 1,854 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. 1,524 of the 1,854 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.

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