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 | 98 | TechImply | 50 | Link type unknown | techimply.com | Software directories | Free | Moderate | Do first | Not submitted | Create a vendor account and submit your tool under the closest B2B software categories with an accurate feature summary. | B2B software or IT-company fit is required; the profile is categorized and reviewed, so avoid unsupported claims. | 2026-08-03 | Open TechImply submit page (new tab)TechImply details |
| 2 | 98 | WebCatalog | 50 | Link type unknown | webcatalog.io | Software directories | Free | Moderate | Do first | Not submitted | Submit the production web app, then verify domain ownership to manage its official listing, assets, and analytics. | AltFTool must be a working web app; ownership verification is needed for official control and the submission is reviewed. | 2026-08-03 | Open WebCatalog submit page (new tab)WebCatalog details |
| 3 | 95 | ToolFame | — | Link type unknown | toolfame.com | Software directories | Free | Involved | Do first | Not submitted | Submit your tool with homepage URL, privacy-first positioning, logo, screenshots and accurate pricing. | Accurate tool details required; editorial approval controls publication. Dofollow is reported but recheck after approval. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/toolfame | Open ToolFame submit page (new tab)ToolFame details |
| 4 | 95 | ToolPilot | 35 | Link type unknown | toolpilot.ai | Software directories | Free | Involved | Do first | Not submitted | Submit your tool with homepage URL, privacy-first positioning, logo, screenshots and accurate pricing. | Accurate tool details required; editorial approval controls publication. Dofollow is reported but recheck after approval. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/toolpilot | Open ToolPilot submit page (new tab)ToolPilot details |
| 5 | 95 | Turbo0 | — | Link type unknown | turbo0.com | Software directories | Free | Involved | Do first | Not submitted | 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/turbo0 | Open Turbo0 submit page (new tab)Turbo0 details |
| 6 | 95 | Web Tools Weekly | 45 | Link type unknown | webtoolsweekly.com | Software directories | Free | Involved | Do first | Not submitted | Submit one polished your tool web utility that is directly useful to front-end developers, programmers, or designers, with a precise one-line explanation and working URL. | The newsletter accepts tools such as libraries, scripts, web apps, APIs, editors, and services, but not articles or tutorials. Submit via the stated X or Bluesky channel and do not repeatedly pitch the whole directory. | 2026-08-03 | Open Web Tools Weekly submit page (new tab)Web Tools Weekly details |
| 7 | 92 | Appvizer | 60 | Link type unknown | appvizer.com | Software directories | Free + paid tier | Involved | Do first | Not submitted | Register your tool as a B2B product, choose relevant categories, and complete the vendor profile in English. | The product must fit a B2B software category and is subject to editorial review; paid exposure is separate from the free profile. | 2026-08-03 | Open Appvizer submit page (new tab)Appvizer details |
| 8 | 92 | ShowMeBest.AI | — | Link type unknown | showmebest.ai | Software directories | Free + paid tier | Involved | Do first | Not submitted | 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/showmebest-ai | Open ShowMeBest.AI submit page (new tab)ShowMeBest.AI details |
| 9 | 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 |
| 10 | 85 | Black Hat Arsenal | 80 | Link type unknown | blackhat.com | Software directories | Paid | Involved | Do first | Not submitted | Prepare a focused open-source defensive tool with English documentation, reproducible demos, and a technical presenter, then submit to the next relevant Arsenal Call for Tools. | Arsenal is selected by a review board and demonstrations must focus on the submitted open-source tool. Product pitches, upsells, unrelated company branding, and closed-source marketing demos are prohibited. Europe 2026 submissions closed 2026-07-19. | 2026-08-03 | Open Black Hat Arsenal submit page (new tab)Black Hat Arsenal details |
| 11 | 84 | Minimal Gallery | 50 | Dofollow | minimal.gallery | Software directories | Free | Moderate | High | Not submitted | Submit your tool as a polished tool website with its strongest public page and a concise explanation of the design system. | Manual curation normally takes one to two weeks and is highly selective; the site must be public, original, lawful, and visually polished. | 2026-08-03 | Open Minimal Gallery submit page (new tab)Minimal Gallery details |
| 12 | 84 | Privacy Guides | 70 | Link type unknown | privacyguides.org | Software directories | Free | Moderate | High | Not submitted | Submit one mature privacy tool, disclose ownership, publish its exact threat model and limitations, and engage transparently with the community review. | Developers must disclose affiliation and explain the privacy advantage and threat model; sensitive-data tools need a security white paper and audit status. Open source, active development, usability, cross-platform support, and strong documentation are preferred. | 2026-08-03 | Open Privacy Guides submit page (new tab)Privacy Guides details |
| 13 | 81 | AI With Me | — | Link type unknown | aiwith.me | Software directories | Free | Involved | High | Not submitted | Submit your tool with homepage URL, privacy-first positioning, logo, screenshots and accurate pricing. | Accurate tool details required; editorial approval controls publication. Dofollow is reported but recheck after approval. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/ai-with-me | Open AI With Me submit page (new tab)AI With Me details |
| 14 | 81 | AIAI.Tools | — | Link type unknown | aiai.tools | Software directories | Free | Involved | High | Not submitted | 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/aiai-tools | Open AIAI.Tools submit page (new tab)AIAI.Tools details |
| 15 | 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 |
| 16 | 81 | Indie Tools | — | Link type unknown | indietools.work | Software directories | Free + paid tier | Moderate | High | Not submitted | Submit practical tool for indie developers/SaaS makers. | Human review; keep description practical. | 2026-07-30 | Open Indie Tools submit page (new tab)Indie Tools details |
| 17 | 81 | SaaSCity | — | Link type unknown | saascity.io | Software directories | Free + paid tier | Moderate | High | Not submitted | Submit the working your platform with an English description, strong logo, accurate screenshots, categories and pricing details. | Working digital products only; no coming-soon page without beta access; English landing page and high-quality logo required; free intake is reviewed and capacity-limited. | 2026-08-03 | Open SaaSCity submit page (new tab)SaaSCity details |
| 18 | 78 | AItoolly | — | Link type unknown | aitoolly.com | Software directories | Free + paid tier | Involved | High | Not submitted | Submit your tool with homepage URL, privacy-first positioning, logo, screenshots and accurate pricing. | Accurate tool details required; editorial approval controls publication. Dofollow is reported but recheck after approval. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/aitoolly | Open AItoolly submit page (new tab)AItoolly details |
| 19 | 78 | Appscribed | — | Link type unknown | appscribed.com | Software directories | Free + paid tier | Involved | High | Not submitted | Submit your tool with homepage URL, privacy-first positioning, logo, screenshots and accurate pricing. | Accurate tool details required; editorial approval controls publication. Dofollow is reported but recheck after approval. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/appscribed | Open Appscribed submit page (new tab)Appscribed details |
| 20 | 78 | BAI.tools | — | Link type unknown | bai.tools | Software directories | Free + paid tier | Involved | High | Not submitted | Submit your tool with homepage URL, privacy-first positioning, logo, screenshots and accurate pricing. | Accurate tool details required; editorial approval controls publication. Dofollow is reported but recheck after approval. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/bai-tools | Open BAI.tools submit page (new tab)BAI.tools details |
| 21 | 78 | DevTool.io | — | Link type unknown | devtool.io | Software directories | Free + paid tier | Involved | High | Not submitted | Submit your tool with homepage URL, privacy-first positioning, logo, screenshots and accurate pricing. | Accurate tool details required; editorial approval controls publication. 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/devtool-io | Open DevTool.io submit page (new tab)DevTool.io details |
| 22 | 78 | ProofStories | — | Link type unknown | proofstories.io | Software directories | Free + paid tier | Involved | High | Not submitted | 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/proofstories | Open ProofStories submit page (new tab)ProofStories details |
| 23 | 78 | Toolsfine | — | Link type unknown | toolsfine.com | Software directories | Free + paid tier | Involved | High | Not submitted | Submit your tool with homepage URL, privacy-first positioning, logo, screenshots and accurate pricing. | Accurate tool details required; editorial approval controls publication. Dofollow is reported but recheck after approval. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/toolsfine | Open Toolsfine submit page (new tab)Toolsfine details |
| 24 | 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 |
| 25 | 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 |
| 26 | 66 | FSF Free Software Directory | 85 | Link type unknown | fsf.org | Software directories | Free | Moderate | Medium | Not submitted | Release a genuinely free-software your tool desktop or self-hosted component with free documentation and transparent downloads, then submit a custom directory entry. | Software must meet FSF freedom, documentation and GNU/free-OS requirements and pass administrator review; the web-only proprietary service is not eligible by itself. | 2026-08-03 | Open FSF Free Software Directory submit page (new tab)FSF Free Software Directory details |
| 27 | 66 | Homebrew | 40 | Link type unknown | homebrew.sh | Software directories | Free | Moderate | Medium | Not submitted | If your tool ships a macOS CLI or desktop helper, create a maintained tap with a real release, version, checksum, and official homepage metadata. | This is unsuitable for a web-only product; the package must install correctly and releases, checksums, and maintenance must remain current. | 2026-08-03 | Open Homebrew submit page (new tab)Homebrew details |
| 28 | 66 | Savannah Non-GNU | 70 | Link type unknown | nongnu.org | Software directories | Free | Moderate | Medium | Not submitted | Submit only a substantive free-software your tool component that runs primarily on free systems and needs authentic Savannah project hosting and collaboration. | Strict hosting-policy and licensing review applies; this is not a backlink directory, empty mirror, or marketing page, and unsuitable projects should not apply. | 2026-08-03 | Open Savannah Non-GNU submit page (new tab)Savannah Non-GNU details |
| 29 | 65 | SoftwareSuggest | 70 | Sometimes dofollow | softwaresuggest.com | Software directories | Free + paid tier | Quick | Medium | Not submitted | List software in relevant category. | India-friendly B2B software directory. | 2026-07-30 | Open SoftwareSuggest submit page (new tab)SoftwareSuggest details |
| 30 | 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 |
| 31 | 65 | Yo.directory | — | Link type unknown | yo.directory | Software directories | Free + paid tier | Quick | Medium | Not submitted | Submit your tool to product-launch/tools category. | Use original description; avoid duplicated copy. | 2026-07-30 | Open Yo.directory submit page (new tab)Yo.directory details |
| 32 | 63 | CloudFindr | — | Link type unknown | cloudfindr.co | Software directories | Free | Involved | Medium | Not submitted | Submit your tool with homepage URL, privacy-first positioning, logo, screenshots and accurate pricing. | Accurate tool details required; editorial approval controls publication. Link treatment varies by tier/page. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/cloudfindr | Open CloudFindr submit page (new tab)CloudFindr details |
| 33 | 63 | Crozdesk | 60 | Link type unknown | crozdesk.com | Software directories | Free + paid tier | Moderate | Medium | Not submitted | Create vendor account and submit software. | B2B SaaS categories; reviews matter. | 2026-07-30 | Open Crozdesk submit page (new tab)Crozdesk details |
| 34 | 63 | GoodFirms | 75 | Sometimes dofollow | goodfirms.co | Software directories | Free + paid tier | Moderate | Medium | Not submitted | Create company/software listing. | Works better with company details and reviews. | 2026-07-30 | Open GoodFirms submit page (new tab)GoodFirms details |
| 35 | 63 | Share Fast | — | Link type unknown | sharefast.co | Software directories | Free | Involved | Medium | Not submitted | Create an account and submit your tool with a precise category, readable summary, official URL and evidence of a working product. | Login required; a free route requires reciprocal-link verification; paid and highlighted placements should be treated as promotional, not editorial endorsement. | 2026-08-03 | Open Share Fast submit page (new tab)Share Fast details |
| 36 | 63 | SoftwareWorld | 55 | Link type unknown | softwareworld.co | Software directories | Free + paid tier | Moderate | Medium | Not submitted | Submit your tool if B2B/productivity categories fit. | Use business/productivity angle. | 2026-07-30 | Open SoftwareWorld submit page (new tab)SoftwareWorld details |
| 37 | 63 | Tekpon | 55 | Link type unknown | tekpon.com | Software directories | Free + paid tier | Moderate | Medium | Not submitted | Submit your tool as productivity/software platform. | Review/listing quality matters. | 2026-07-30 | Open Tekpon submit page (new tab)Tekpon details |
| 38 | 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 |
| 39 | 60 | AI NavHub | — | Link type unknown | ainavhub.com | Software directories | Free + paid tier | Involved | Medium | Not submitted | 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/ai-navhub | Open AI NavHub submit page (new tab)AI NavHub details |
| 40 | 60 | DevSuite | — | Link type unknown | devsuite.co | Software directories | Free + paid tier | Involved | Medium | Not submitted | Submit your tool with homepage URL, privacy-first positioning, logo, screenshots and accurate pricing. | Accurate tool details required; editorial approval controls publication. Dofollow is reported but recheck after approval. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/devsuite | Open DevSuite submit page (new tab)DevSuite details |
| 41 | 60 | FinancesOnline | 75 | Sometimes dofollow | financesonline.com | Software directories | Free + paid tier | Involved | Medium | Not submitted | Submit product for review/listing. | Editorial review; prepare screenshots/features. | 2026-07-30 | Open FinancesOnline submit page (new tab)FinancesOnline details |
| 42 | 60 | FiveTaco | — | Link type unknown | fivetaco.com | Software directories | Free + paid tier | Involved | Medium | Not submitted | Submit your tool with homepage URL, privacy-first positioning, logo, screenshots and accurate pricing. | Accurate tool details required; editorial approval controls publication. Dofollow is reported but recheck after approval. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/fivetaco | Open FiveTaco submit page (new tab)FiveTaco details |
| 43 | 60 | Lachief | — | Link type unknown | lachief.io | Software directories | Free + paid tier | Involved | Medium | Not submitted | Submit your tool with homepage URL, privacy-first positioning, logo, screenshots and accurate pricing. | Accurate tool details required; editorial approval controls publication. Dofollow is reported but recheck after approval. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/lachief | Open Lachief submit page (new tab)Lachief details |
| 44 | 60 | LLM Relevance | — | Link type unknown | llmrelevance.com | Software directories | Free + paid tier | Involved | Medium | Not submitted | Submit your tool with homepage URL, privacy-first positioning, logo, screenshots and accurate pricing. | Accurate tool details required; editorial approval controls publication. Link treatment varies by tier/page. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/llm-relevance | Open LLM Relevance submit page (new tab)LLM Relevance details |
| 45 | 60 | Noteable AI | — | Link type unknown | noteableai.com | Software directories | Free + paid tier | Involved | Medium | Not submitted | Submit your tool with homepage URL, privacy-first positioning, logo, screenshots and accurate pricing. | Accurate tool details required; editorial approval controls publication. Dofollow is reported but recheck after approval. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/noteable-ai | Open Noteable AI submit page (new tab)Noteable AI details |
| 46 | 60 | Powerusers AI | 30 | Link type unknown | powerusers.ai | Software directories | Free + paid tier | Involved | Medium | Not submitted | 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/powerusers-ai | Open Powerusers AI submit page (new tab)Powerusers AI details |
| 47 | 60 | Seofai | — | Link type unknown | seofai.com | Software directories | Free + paid tier | Involved | Medium | Not submitted | 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/seofai | Open Seofai submit page (new tab)Seofai details |
| 48 | 60 | ToolAI | — | Link type unknown | toolai.io | Software directories | Free + paid tier | Involved | Medium | Not submitted | 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/toolai | Open ToolAI submit page (new tab)ToolAI details |
| 49 | 46 | Business-Software.com | 55 | Link type unknown | business-software.com | Software directories | Free | Moderate | Later | Not submitted | Create a truthful your tool/founder profile or content page and add the website link where allowed. | Use a real brand/founder identity; do not create thin duplicate pages. Dofollow is reported but recheck after approval. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/business-software-com | Open Business-Software.com submit page (new tab)Business-Software.com details |
| 50 | 46 | OpenAlternative | 45 | Dofollow | openalternative.co | Software directories | Free | Moderate | Later | Not submitted | Create a truthful your tool/founder profile or content page and add the website link where allowed. | Use a real brand/founder identity; do not create thin duplicate pages. Dofollow is reported but recheck after approval. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/openalternative | Open OpenAlternative submit page (new tab)OpenAlternative details |
| 51 | 45 | Clutch | 90 | Sometimes dofollow | clutch.co | Software directories | Free + paid tier | Quick | Later | Not submitted | Create company profile if your tool/Anslation has service angle. | Less fit for pure tool site unless company profile. | 2026-07-30 | Open Clutch submit page (new tab)Clutch details |
| 52 | 45 | Serchen | 50 | Link type unknown | serchen.com | Software directories | Free + paid tier | Quick | Later | Not submitted | Create company listing and product profile. | Check category fit before spending time. | 2026-07-30 | Open Serchen submit page (new tab)Serchen details |
| 53 | 43 | CompareCamp | 55 | Link type unknown | comparecamp.com | Software directories | Free | Involved | Later | Not submitted | Pitch your tool for software review/listing. | Contact/pitch, not instant backlink. | 2026-07-30 | Open CompareCamp submit page (new tab)CompareCamp details |
| 54 | 43 | IndieHustles | — | Link type unknown | indiehustles.com | Software directories | Free | Involved | Later | Not submitted | Submit your tool with homepage URL, privacy-first positioning, logo, screenshots and accurate pricing. | Accurate tool details required; editorial approval controls publication. Dofollow is reported but recheck after approval. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/indiehustles | Open IndieHustles submit page (new tab)IndieHustles details |
| 55 | 40 | Find Productized | — | Link type unknown | findproductized.co | Software directories | Free + paid tier | Involved | Later | Not submitted | Submit your tool with homepage URL, privacy-first positioning, logo, screenshots and accurate pricing. | Accurate tool details required; editorial approval controls publication. Link treatment varies by tier/page. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/find-productized | Open Find Productized submit page (new tab)Find Productized details |
| 56 | 40 | ToolAssistant | — | Link type unknown | toolassistant.com | Software directories | Free + paid tier | Involved | Later | Not submitted | 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/toolassistant | Open ToolAssistant submit page (new tab)ToolAssistant 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.