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
All filters3
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1–13 of 13 opportunities

Usefulimpact 60–59

  • IssueWire

    issuewire.com

    Test one legitimate product-news release, then use paid tiers only if referral or discovery value is measurable.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~55NofollowFree + paid tierInvolvedVerified live
    SubmitIssueWire (opens in a new tab)

  • Prezly

    prezly.com

    Build your branded newsroom, publish media-ready stories, and send targeted pitches to opted-in contacts.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~65NofollowNot statedInvolvedVerified live
    SubmitPrezly (opens in a new tab)

Long tailimpact 53

  • ACCESS Newswire

    accessnewswire.com

    Distribute your substantial launch or privacy/security research story with media, founder quote, and one canonical URL.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~55NofollowPaidInvolvedVerified live
    SubmitACCESS Newswire (opens in a new tab)

  • Business Wire

    businesswire.com

    Reserve for major corporate news, partnerships, funding, or independently useful your tool research.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~90NofollowPaidInvolvedVerified live
    SubmitBusiness Wire (opens in a new tab)

  • CisionOne

    cision.com

    Build a tightly relevant press list and pitch your original report, launch, or expert source contribution.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~85NofollowPaidInvolvedVerified live
    SubmitCisionOne (opens in a new tab)

  • eReleases

    ereleases.com

    Use its PR Newswire-backed packages only for your strong national-interest story with clear evidence.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~60NofollowPaidInvolvedVerified live
    SubmiteReleases (opens in a new tab)

  • GlobeNewswire

    globenewswire.com

    Use for a major release or original your tool trend report that merits broad international distribution.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~90NofollowPaidInvolvedVerified live
    SubmitGlobeNewswire (opens in a new tab)

  • Muck Rack

    muckrack.com

    Identify reporters actively covering privacy, security, developer tools, and consumer utilities; send individualized evidence-led pitches.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~85NofollowPaidInvolvedVerified live
    SubmitMuck Rack (opens in a new tab)

  • Newswire

    newswire.com

    Use a focused product or research announcement and target the most relevant technology or cybersecurity distribution.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~80NofollowPaidInvolvedVerified live
    SubmitNewswire (opens in a new tab)

  • PR Fire

    prfire.co.uk

    Use its distribution-only option for ready copy or writing package for your strong UK-facing announcement.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~45NofollowPaidInvolvedVerified live
    SubmitPR Fire (opens in a new tab)

  • PR Leap

    prleap.com

    Submit your newsworthy release and target its newspaper, radio, television, and online media network.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~55NofollowPaidInvolvedVerified live
    SubmitPR Leap (opens in a new tab)

  • PR Newswire

    prnewswire.com

    Pitch a high-signal announcement to relevant technology, AI, privacy, or India media lists through its distribution network.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~95NofollowPaidInvolvedVerified live
    SubmitPR Newswire (opens in a new tab)

  • TMX Newsfile

    newsfilecorp.com

    Submit a polished technology or company announcement and select only the relevant distribution circuit.

    Estimated domain authority DA ~65NofollowPaidInvolvedVerified live
    SubmitTMX Newsfile (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.