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.
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| # | 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 | 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 |
| 2 | 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 |
| 3 | 81 | AI X Collection | — | Link type unknown | aixcollection.com | Software directories | Free | Involved | High | Needs checking | 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-x-collection | Open AI X Collection submit page (new tab)AI X Collection details |
| 4 | 81 | Appa List | — | Link type unknown | appalist.com | Software directories | Free | Involved | High | Needs checking | 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/appa-list | Open Appa List submit page (new tab)Appa List details |
| 5 | 81 | Phygital+ Library | — | Link type unknown | library.phygital.plus | Software directories | Free | Involved | High | Needs checking | 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/phygital-library | Open Phygital+ Library submit page (new tab)Phygital+ Library details |
| 6 | 81 | SaaS Field | — | Link type unknown | saasfield.com | Software directories | Free | Involved | High | Needs checking | 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/saas-field | Open SaaS Field submit page (new tab)SaaS Field details |
| 7 | 81 | SaaSFame | — | Link type unknown | saasfame.com | Software directories | Free | Involved | High | Needs checking | 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/saasfame | Open SaaSFame submit page (new tab)SaaSFame details |
| 8 | 81 | Terminal Trove | 35 | Link type unknown | terminaltrove.com | Software directories | Free | Involved | High | Needs checking | 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/terminal-trove | Open Terminal Trove submit page (new tab)Terminal Trove details |
| 9 | 81 | Toolfolio | — | Link type unknown | toolfolio.io | Software directories | Free | Involved | High | Needs checking | 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/toolfolio | Open Toolfolio submit page (new tab)Toolfolio details |
| 10 | 81 | We Like Tools | — | Link type unknown | weliketools.com | Software directories | Free | Involved | High | Needs checking | 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/we-like-tools | Open We Like Tools submit page (new tab)We Like Tools details |
| 11 | 78 | BusinessHunt | — | Link type unknown | businesshunt.co | Software directories | Free + paid tier | Involved | High | Needs checking | 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/businesshunt | Open BusinessHunt submit page (new tab)BusinessHunt details |
| 12 | 78 | NoLogin.Tools | — | Link type unknown | nologin.tools | Software directories | Free + paid tier | Involved | High | Needs checking | Pitch privacy/no-signup your tool for roundup/directory. | Excellent USP fit; write personalized pitch. | 2026-07-30 | Open NoLogin.Tools submit page (new tab)NoLogin.Tools details |
| 13 | 68 | Dev Resources | — | Link type unknown | devresourc.es | Software directories | Free | Quick | Medium | Needs checking | Suggest the developer utilities hub as a free resource. | Curated dev resource list. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open Dev Resources submit page (new tab)Dev Resources details |
| 14 | 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 |
| 15 | 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 |
| 16 | 66 | FileHorse | 70 | Link type unknown | filehorse.com | Software directories | Free | Moderate | Medium | Needs checking | Send your Windows or Mac software for review via their submission or contact page. | Editors only list software they consider useful and clean. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open FileHorse submit page (new tab)FileHorse details |
| 17 | 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 |
| 18 | 66 | MajorGeeks | 80 | Link type unknown | majorgeeks.com | Software directories | Free | Moderate | Medium | Needs checking | Submit your Windows utility with a PAD file or download link for editorial review. | Every program is tested by staff; bundled toolbars or adware are rejected. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open MajorGeeks submit page (new tab)MajorGeeks details |
| 19 | 66 | SnapFiles | 65 | Link type unknown | snapfiles.com | Software directories | Free | Moderate | Medium | Needs checking | Submit freeware or shareware for Windows via their author submission page. | Programs are tested; anything with adware or malware is declined. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open SnapFiles submit page (new tab)SnapFiles details |
| 20 | 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 |
| 21 | 64 | 1000 Tools | — | Link type unknown | 1000.tools | Software directories | Not stated | Quick | Medium | Needs checking | Submit the PDF and image tool suite. | Curated tool directory; verify submit path. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open 1000 Tools submit page (new tab)1000 Tools details |
| 22 | 64 | Dofollow.Tools | 35 | Dofollow | dofollow.tools | Software directories | Not stated | Quick | Medium | Needs checking | Submit your tool for dofollow tools directory. | Check quality/spam risk before using. | 2026-07-30 | Open Dofollow.Tools submit page (new tab)Dofollow.Tools details |
| 23 | 64 | Insanely Cool Tools | — | Link type unknown | insanelycooltools.com | Software directories | Not stated | Quick | Medium | Needs checking | Submit the step counter and PDF tools as standout free utilities. | Curated with a newsletter; selective. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open Insanely Cool Tools submit page (new tab)Insanely Cool Tools details |
| 24 | 64 | Photo Tool Finder | — | Link type unknown | phototoolfinder.com | Software directories | Not stated | Quick | Medium | Needs checking | Submit the image compressor, resizer and converter tools. | Image-tool niche directory, highly relevant. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open Photo Tool Finder submit page (new tab)Photo Tool Finder details |
| 25 | 64 | SimilarLabs | — | Link type unknown | similarlabs.com | Software directories | Not stated | Quick | Medium | Needs checking | List AltFTool so it appears as an alternative to other online tool sites. | Alternatives-style pages; find the submit option on site. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open SimilarLabs submit page (new tab)SimilarLabs details |
| 26 | 63 | ailib.ru | 25 | Link type unknown | ailib.ru | Software directories | Free | Involved | Medium | Needs checking | 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/ailib-ru | Open ailib.ru submit page (new tab)ailib.ru details |
| 27 | 63 | Alternative.me | 55 | Link type unknown | alternative.me | Software directories | Free + paid tier | Moderate | Medium | Needs checking | Submit/claim software alternative listing if available. | Different from AlternativeTo; verify flow. | 2026-07-30 | Open Alternative.me submit page (new tab)Alternative.me details |
| 28 | 63 | IABOXTOOL | — | Link type unknown | iaboxtool.es | Software directories | Free | Involved | Medium | Needs checking | 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/iaboxtool | Open IABOXTOOL submit page (new tab)IABOXTOOL details |
| 29 | 63 | KI-Suche | — | Link type unknown | ki-suche.io | Software directories | Free | Involved | Medium | Needs checking | 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/ki-suche | Open KI-Suche submit page (new tab)KI-Suche details |
| 30 | 63 | Resource.fyi | 25 | Link type unknown | resource.fyi | Software directories | Free | Involved | Medium | Needs checking | 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/resource-fyi | Open Resource.fyi submit page (new tab)Resource.fyi details |
| 31 | 63 | VerySaaS | — | Link type unknown | verysaas.io | Software directories | Free | Involved | Medium | Needs checking | 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/verysaas | Open VerySaaS submit page (new tab)VerySaaS details |
| 32 | 60 | Robin Good Tools | 50 | Link type unknown | tools.robingood.com | Software directories | Free + paid tier | Involved | Medium | Needs checking | 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/robin-good-tools | Open Robin Good Tools submit page (new tab)Robin Good Tools details |
| 33 | 60 | SaaSworthy | 60 | Sometimes dofollow | saasworthy.com | Software directories | Free + paid tier | Involved | Medium | Needs checking | Add SaaS/product profile. | May require account/editorial approval. | 2026-07-30 | Open SaaSworthy submit page (new tab)SaaSworthy details |
| 34 | 48 | FreewareFiles | 60 | Link type unknown | freewarefiles.com | Software directories | Free | Quick | Later | Needs checking | Submit your free Windows program through the author submission form. | Software must be free or freemium and free of malware. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open FreewareFiles submit page (new tab)FreewareFiles details |
| 35 | 48 | MacMenuBar | 40 | Sometimes dofollow | macmenubar.com | Software directories | Free | Quick | Later | Needs checking | Submit your macOS menu bar app with a short description and screenshot. | Only apps that live in the menu bar are accepted. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open MacMenuBar submit page (new tab)MacMenuBar details |
| 36 | 48 | Portable Freeware | 50 | Sometimes dofollow | portablefreeware.com | Software directories | Free | Quick | Later | Needs checking | Suggest your app if it runs without installation and is free. | Must be genuinely portable and freeware; community moderates entries. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open Portable Freeware submit page (new tab)Portable Freeware details |
| 37 | 48 | Software Informer | 75 | Sometimes dofollow | software.informer.com | Software directories | Free | Quick | Later | Needs checking | Add or claim your program and keep version info and description up to date. | Listings are auto-checked; inaccurate entries are removed. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open Software Informer submit page (new tab)Software Informer details |
| 38 | 46 | ITQlick | 45 | Link type unknown | itqlick.com | Software directories | Free | Moderate | Later | Needs checking | Submit your SaaS product for a profile with pricing and feature data. | Info must be accurate; marketing copy gets rewritten. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open ITQlick submit page (new tab)ITQlick details |
| 39 | 46 | LO4D | 65 | Link type unknown | lo4d.com | Software directories | Free | Moderate | Later | Needs checking | Submit your Windows app for review and malware testing. | Programs failing their antivirus checks are not listed. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open LO4D submit page (new tab)LO4D details |
| 40 | 46 | Neowin Software | 80 | Sometimes dofollow | neowin.net | Software directories | Free | Moderate | Later | Needs checking | Send release notes for notable versions of your desktop software to their software news section. | Editors pick releases; minor updates are often skipped. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open Neowin Software submit page (new tab)Neowin Software details |
| 41 | 46 | SoftwareConnect | 45 | Link type unknown | softwareconnect.com | Software directories | Free | Moderate | Later | Needs checking | Request a vendor listing for your business software and supply feature details. | B2B products only; pricing and features are checked. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open SoftwareConnect submit page (new tab)SoftwareConnect details |
| 42 | 45 | SubmitMatic | — | Link type unknown | submitmatic.com | Software directories | Free + paid tier | Quick | Later | Needs checking | Use free launch/listing tools to prep copy and track submissions. | Research/operations support. | 2026-07-30 | Open SubmitMatic submit page (new tab)SubmitMatic details |
| 43 | 44 | Cuspera | 50 | Link type unknown | cuspera.com | Software directories | Not stated | Quick | Later | Needs checking | Claim/request listing if eligible. | No obvious direct form; use contact if needed. | 2026-07-30 | Open Cuspera submit page (new tab)Cuspera details |
| 44 | 44 | ToolThump | — | Link type unknown | toolthump.com | Software directories | Not stated | Quick | Later | Needs checking | Study accepted multi-tool positioning; possible outreach/partnership. | Research/comparable, not direct submission. | 2026-07-30 | Open ToolThump submit page (new tab)ToolThump details |
| 45 | 43 | AI Top Hub | — | Link type unknown | aitophub.com | Software directories | Free | Involved | Later | Needs checking | 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-top-hub | Open AI Top Hub submit page (new tab)AI Top Hub details |
| 46 | 43 | browse.sh | — | Link type unknown | browse.sh | Software directories | Free | Involved | Later | Needs checking | 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/browse-sh | Open browse.sh submit page (new tab)browse.sh details |
| 47 | 43 | DesignRush | 75 | Sometimes dofollow | designrush.com | Software directories | Free + paid tier | Moderate | Later | Needs checking | Pitch/list company/tool if category fits. | More agency-oriented; verify fit. | 2026-07-30 | Open DesignRush submit page (new tab)DesignRush details |
| 48 | 43 | FeedMyApp | 30 | Link type unknown | feedmyapp.com | Software directories | Free + paid tier | Moderate | Later | Needs checking | Submit your tool as web app/tool collection. | Older app directory; verify active. | 2026-07-30 | Open FeedMyApp submit page (new tab)FeedMyApp details |
| 49 | 43 | Noxilo | — | Link type unknown | noxilo.com | Software directories | Free | Involved | Later | Needs checking | 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/noxilo | Open Noxilo submit page (new tab)Noxilo details |
| 50 | 43 | PortableApps.com | 75 | Link type unknown | portableapps.com | Software directories | Free | Involved | Later | Needs checking | Package your open-source tool in their portable format and propose it in the development forum. | Apps must meet their packaging spec and licensing rules. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open PortableApps.com submit page (new tab)PortableApps.com details |
| 51 | 43 | Remote Tools | 40 | Link type unknown | remote.tools | Software directories | Free + paid tier | Moderate | Later | Needs checking | Submit your tool as remote/productivity tool if form active. | Verify activity and category fit. | 2026-07-30 | Open Remote Tools submit page (new tab)Remote Tools details |
| 52 | 43 | SaaS Landing Page | 45 | Dofollow | saaslandingpage.com | Software directories | Free + paid tier | Moderate | Later | Needs checking | Submit your tool/SaaS-style landing page. | SaaS-focused design gallery. | 2026-07-30 | Open SaaS Landing Page submit page (new tab)SaaS Landing Page details |
| 53 | 43 | Software Finder | 50 | Link type unknown | softwarefinder.com | Software directories | Free + paid tier | Moderate | Later | Needs checking | Claim or request a product listing in the right software category. | Vendors cannot post their own reviews. | Added 2026-11-01 | Open Software Finder submit page (new tab)Software Finder details |
| 54 | 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 |
| 55 | 43 | The AI Generation | — | Link type unknown | theaigeneration.com | Software directories | Free | Involved | Later | Needs checking | 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/the-ai-generation | Open The AI Generation submit page (new tab)The AI Generation details |
| 56 | 43 | TheSaaSDirectory | — | Link type unknown | thesaasdirectory.com | Software directories | Free | Involved | Later | Needs checking | 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/thesaasdirectory | Open TheSaaSDirectory submit page (new tab)TheSaaSDirectory details |
| 57 | 43 | Waild World | — | Link type unknown | waildworld.com | Software directories | Free | Involved | Later | Needs checking | 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/waild-world | Open Waild World submit page (new tab)Waild World details |
| 58 | 42 | AppAppeal | 40 | Link type unknown | appappeal.com | Software directories | Not stated | Moderate | Later | Needs checking | Submit or request app review/listing. | Older directory; verify active. | 2026-07-30 | Open AppAppeal submit page (new tab)AppAppeal details |
| 59 | 42 | MagicBox.tools | — | Link type unknown | magicbox.tools | Software directories | Not stated | Moderate | Later | Needs checking | Submit useful your tool utilities. | Verify quality/form. | 2026-07-30 | Open MagicBox.tools submit page (new tab)MagicBox.tools details |
| 60 | 42 | Nicelydone | 45 | Link type unknown | nicelydone.club | Software directories | Not stated | Moderate | Later | Needs checking | Submit/request inclusion if UI is strong. | Verify submission route. | 2026-07-30 | Open Nicelydone submit page (new tab)Nicelydone details |
| 61 | 42 | ToolFio | — | Link type unknown | toolfio.com | Software directories | Not stated | Moderate | Later | Needs checking | Submit online tool/platform if form exists. | Verify active submit flow. | 2026-07-30 | Open ToolFio submit page (new tab)ToolFio details |
| 62 | 42 | Twelve Tools | — | Link type unknown | twelvetools.com | Software directories | Not stated | Moderate | Later | Needs checking | Submit useful tool/platform. | Verify active form. | 2026-07-30 | Open Twelve Tools submit page (new tab)Twelve Tools details |
| 63 | 36 | SubmitSaaS | — | Link type unknown | submitsaas.com | Software directories | Paid | Moderate | Later | Needs checking | Use only if outsourcing manual directory submissions. | Vet quality; avoid low-quality guaranteed-link spam. | 2026-07-30 | Open SubmitSaaS submit page (new tab)SubmitSaaS 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.