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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	95	Softpedia	90	Nofollow	softpedia.com	Software directories	Free	Involved	Do first	Verified live	Submit your tool with homepage URL, privacy-first positioning, logo, screenshots and accurate pricing.	Accurate tool details required; editorial approval controls publication. Listing link is currently reported nofollow.	2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/softpedia	Open Softpedia submit page (new tab)Softpedia details
2	86	Capterra	90	Nofollow	capterra.com	Software directories	Free	Quick	High	Not submitted	List product under software categories.	Part of Gartner Digital Markets; good B2B fit.	2026-07-30	Open Capterra submit page (new tab)Capterra details
3	84	Discord App Directory	95	Nofollow	discord.com	Software directories	Free	Moderate	High	Live, conditional	Build and verify an your tool Discord app, then enable Discovery in the Developer Portal.	App must meet verification and Discovery qualification criteria before appearing publicly.	https://docs.discord.com/developers/discovery/enabling-discovery	Open Discord App Directory submit page (new tab)Discord App Directory details
4	84	GetLatka	70	Nofollow	getlatka.com	Software directories	Free	Moderate	High	Verified live	Create an your tool company profile using an official your tool email.	Work email must match the company domain; team reviews submissions.	https://getlatka.com/add	Open GetLatka submit page (new tab)GetLatka details
5	84	Softonic	90	Nofollow	softonic.com	Software directories	Free	Moderate	High	Needs checking	Submit your desktop or mobile app through their developer contact so it gets a download page.	Installers are malware-scanned; bundled adware is refused.	Added 2026-11-01	Open Softonic submit page (new tab)Softonic details
6	84	Uptodown	80	Nofollow	uptodown.com	Software directories	Free	Moderate	High	Needs checking	Register as a developer and upload your app or ask the team to list it.	Apps are scanned and checked for malware before publishing.	Added 2026-11-01	Open Uptodown submit page (new tab)Uptodown details
7	84	Zenodo	85	Nofollow	zenodo.org	Software directories	Free	Moderate	High	Verified live	Publish a genuine open your tool dataset, benchmark, software release, poster, or reproducible research artifact and connect its related identifier to your tool.	Not for marketing PDFs. Upload a reusable artifact with accurate creators, license, metadata, and persistent record.	https://help.zenodo.org/docs/deposit/create-new-upload/	Open Zenodo submit page (new tab)Zenodo details
8	81	G2	90	Nofollow	g2.com	Software directories	Free + paid tier	Moderate	High	Not submitted	Create seller profile and list product if eligible.	Needs B2B SaaS positioning and review collection.	2026-07-30	Open G2 submit page (new tab)G2 details
9	68	GetApp	85	Nofollow	getapp.com	Software directories	Free	Quick	Medium	Not submitted	Create software vendor listing.	Often managed with Capterra listing.	2026-07-30	Open GetApp submit page (new tab)GetApp details
10	68	Software Advice	85	Nofollow	softwareadvice.com	Software directories	Free	Quick	Medium	Not submitted	Submit B2B software listing.	Gartner network; use consistent product info.	2026-07-30	Open Software Advice submit page (new tab)Software Advice details
11	68	StackShare	75	Nofollow	stackshare.io	Software directories	Free	Quick	Medium	Needs checking	Add your tool if accepted; create company stack.	May be stale; dev-tool angle needed.	2026-07-30	Open StackShare submit page (new tab)StackShare details
12	66	Codidact Power Users	40	Nofollow	codidact.org	Software directories	Free	Moderate	Medium	Verified live	Answer real end-user software or privacy questions in depth and reference a specific your tool page only when it materially completes the answer.	Disclose affiliation; irrelevant or undisclosed product promotion is spam, and manufactured questions or generic link drops are prohibited.	Official Codidact signup and help guidance checked 2026-08-07	Open Codidact Power Users submit page (new tab)Codidact Power Users details
13	66	FileHippo	85	Nofollow	filehippo.com	Software directories	Free	Moderate	Medium	Needs checking	Contact them to have your Windows or Mac software added to the catalogue.	Editorial choice; files are scanned before listing.	Added 2026-11-01	Open FileHippo submit page (new tab)FileHippo details
14	66	Internet Archive	95	Nofollow	archive.org	Software directories	Free	Moderate	Medium	Live, conditional	Archive an authentic your tool release, manual or research artifact with accurate metadata and official source URL.	Upload only material you own or may redistribute; item metadata must describe a real archival object, not an SEO-only page.	https://archive.org/create/	Open Internet Archive submit page (new tab)Internet Archive details
15	66	MacUpdate	75	Nofollow	macupdate.com	Software directories	Free	Moderate	Medium	Needs checking	Add your Mac app and keep version updates current so users get notified.	Mac apps only; listings must link to the official download.	Added 2026-11-01	Open MacUpdate submit page (new tab)MacUpdate details
16	66	TechSpot Downloads	90	Nofollow	techspot.com	Software directories	Free	Moderate	Medium	Needs checking	Ask the TechSpot team to add your app to the downloads section, with version notes.	Editorial picks only; they favour well-known or genuinely useful tools.	Added 2026-11-01	Open TechSpot Downloads submit page (new tab)TechSpot Downloads details
17	66	Trello Power-Up Directory	95	Nofollow	trello.com	Software directories	Free	Moderate	Medium	Live, conditional	Build an your tool Trello Power-Up, register it, sign the developer agreement, and submit it.	Requires polished Trello-specific functionality, reliable hosting, privacy/support details, and review of two or more weeks.	https://developer.atlassian.com/cloud/trello/guides/power-ups/submitting-your-power-up/	Open Trello Power-Up Directory submit page (new tab)Trello Power-Up Directory details
18	65	SourceForge Software	95	Nofollow	sourceforge.net	Software directories	Free + paid tier	Quick	Medium	Not submitted	Create software listing/vendor profile.	Good for software/tools discovery.	2026-07-30	Open SourceForge Software submit page (new tab)SourceForge Software details
19	63	Figshare	90	Nofollow	figshare.com	Software directories	Free + paid tier	Moderate	Medium	Verified live	Publish a genuine your tool benchmark, dataset, software artifact, poster, or methods report with the canonical project URL in metadata.	Academic/research output only; public items receive persistent DOIs and should not be deleted or used as promotional shells.	https://info.figshare.com/user-guide/what-is-figshare/	Open Figshare submit page (new tab)Figshare details
20	63	TrustRadius	80	Nofollow	trustradius.com	Software directories	Free + paid tier	Moderate	Medium	Not submitted	Create vendor profile and collect authentic reviews.	No fake reviews; verification strict.	2026-07-30	Open TrustRadius submit page (new tab)TrustRadius details
21	43	Techjockey	60	Nofollow	techjockey.com	Software directories	Free + paid tier	Moderate	Later	Needs checking	Register as a vendor to list your software for Indian business buyers.	Listings are reviewed; resale partnerships are optional.	Added 2026-11-01	Open Techjockey submit page (new tab)Techjockey 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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