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
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AI Tool Report
aitoolreport.com
Add your product to their AI tool database; newsletter mentions are editorial or sponsored.
Estimated domain authority DA ~45Free + paid tierModerateNeeds checkingAI newsletter with tool database
SubmitAI Tool Report (opens in a new tab)
AI Top Hub
aitophub.com
Submit your tool with homepage URL, privacy-first positioning, logo, screenshots and accurate pricing.
FreeInvolvedNeeds checkingTool / software directory
SubmitAI Top Hub (opens in a new tab)
Angi
angi.com
Join as a service pro if you offer home or local services in the US.
Estimated domain authority DA ~80NofollowFree + paid tierModerateNeeds checkingHome services directory
SubmitAngi (opens in a new tab)
AppFutura
appfutura.com
App development firms can create a profile with portfolio and client reviews.
Estimated domain authority DA ~55Sometimes dofollowFree + paid tierModerateNeeds checkingApp dev directory
SubmitAppFutura (opens in a new tab)
Archbee
archbee.com
Create a public documentation space for your product and link it from and to your main site.
Estimated domain authority DA ~50Sometimes dofollowFree + paid tierModerateNeeds checkingDocumentation platform
SubmitArchbee (opens in a new tab)
Ben's Bites
bensbites.com
Share your AI launch with their community and newsletter team; sponsored slots are available separately.
Estimated domain authority DA ~55Free + paid tierModerateNeeds checkingAI newsletter and community
SubmitBen's Bites (opens in a new tab)
BetaBound
betabound.com
Submit beta feature/tool for tester community.
Estimated domain authority DA ~45Free + paid tierModerateNeeds checkingBeta testing
SubmitBetaBound (opens in a new tab)
BizSugar
bizsugar.com
Share useful small-business/tool article.
Estimated domain authority DA ~55NofollowFreeInvolvedNeeds checkingSmall business community
SubmitBizSugar (opens in a new tab)
Boing Boing
boingboing.net
Send a tip about a quirky web toy or creative project with one clear link; editors choose what to write up.
Estimated domain authority DA ~90FreeInvolvedNeeds checkingCulture and tech blog
SubmitBoing Boing (opens in a new tab)
browse.sh
browse.sh
Submit your tool with homepage URL, privacy-first positioning, logo, screenshots and accurate pricing.
FreeInvolvedNeeds checkingTool / software directory
Submitbrowse.sh (opens in a new tab)
Bump.sh
bump.sh
Upload your OpenAPI or AsyncAPI spec to host public API docs with a changelog and link to your site.
Estimated domain authority DA ~50Sometimes dofollowFree + paid tierModerateNeeds checkingAPI documentation hosting
SubmitBump.sh (opens in a new tab)
Cloudflare Pages
pages.dev
Deploy a static docs, demo or changelog site to a pages.dev subdomain and link it to your product.
Estimated domain authority DA ~70DofollowFree + paid tierModerateNeeds checkingStatic site hosting
SubmitCloudflare Pages (opens in a new tab)
CSO Online
csoonline.com
If you have real security leadership experience, apply to the expert contributor network and propose recurring topics.
Estimated domain authority DA ~85Sometimes dofollowFreeInvolvedNeeds checkingSecurity leadership publication
SubmitCSO Online (opens in a new tab)
Dang.ai
dang.ai
Look for submit/add listing and submit AI modules.
Estimated domain authority DA ~45Free + paid tierModerateNeeds checkingAI directory
SubmitDang.ai (opens in a new tab)
Das Örtliche
dasoertliche.de
Add or correct your German business entry with consistent address and phone.
Estimated domain authority DA ~70Free + paid tierModerateNeeds checkingLocal citation site (Germany)
SubmitDas Örtliche (opens in a new tab)
Dataversity
dataversity.net
Find the contributor guidelines and pitch an educational article on data management, governance or analytics.
Estimated domain authority DA ~65Sometimes dofollowFreeInvolvedNeeds checkingData management publication
SubmitDataversity (opens in a new tab)
Datawrapper
datawrapper.de
Publish a chart from your own data and add your site as the source link.
Estimated domain authority DA ~75Sometimes dofollowFree + paid tierModerateNeeds checkingChart publishing tool
SubmitDatawrapper (opens in a new tab)
DesignRush
designrush.com
Pitch/list company/tool if category fits.
Estimated domain authority DA ~75Sometimes dofollowFree + paid tierModerateNeeds checkingAgency/design directory
SubmitDesignRush (opens in a new tab)
Digital Unite
digitalunite.com
If you publish beginner tech guides, suggest them for their digital-skills resources.
Estimated domain authority DA ~60FreeInvolvedNeeds checkingDigital skills charity
SubmitDigital Unite (opens in a new tab)
Draft2Digital
draft2digital.com
Publish a useful ebook through Draft2Digital to major stores and include your website in the book and author page.
Estimated domain authority DA ~70NofollowFreeInvolvedNeeds checkingEbook self-publishing
SubmitDraft2Digital (opens in a new tab)
EdSurge
edsurge.com
Pitch a first-person essay for the Voices section if you work in or build tools for education.
Estimated domain authority DA ~80Sometimes dofollowFreeInvolvedNeeds checkingEducation technology publication
SubmitEdSurge (opens in a new tab)
EU-Startups
eu-startups.com
Pitch if EU/startup angle exists.
Estimated domain authority DA ~70Sometimes dofollowFreeInvolvedNeeds checkingStartup media
SubmitEU-Startups (opens in a new tab)
ExpertFile
expertfile.com
Create an expert profile with your topics, bio and website so journalists and event organisers can find you.
Estimated domain authority DA ~60Sometimes dofollowFree + paid tierModerateNeeds checkingExpert directory for media
SubmitExpertFile (opens in a new tab)
Ezilon
ezilon.com
Choose your regional or topical category and submit your site.
Estimated domain authority DA ~50Sometimes dofollowFree + paid tierModerateNeeds checkingRegional web directory
SubmitEzilon (opens in a new tab)
FeedMyApp
feedmyapp.com
Submit your tool as web app/tool collection.
Estimated domain authority DA ~30Free + paid tierModerateNeeds checkingApp directory
SubmitFeedMyApp (opens in a new tab)
Flourish
flourish.studio
Publish an interactive chart or story from your own data and credit your site in the source note.
Estimated domain authority DA ~70Sometimes dofollowFree + paid tierModerateNeeds checkingData visualization platform
SubmitFlourish (opens in a new tab)
GeekWire
geekwire.com
Pitch a guest commentary on technology, startups or the Pacific Northwest tech scene to the editors.
Estimated domain authority DA ~85Sometimes dofollowFreeInvolvedNeeds checkingTech and startup news
SubmitGeekWire (opens in a new tab)
Gelbe Seiten
gelbeseiten.de
Register a free basic entry for your German business, ideally with a German-language description.
Estimated domain authority DA ~75NofollowFree + paid tierModerateNeeds checkingLocal citation site (Germany)
SubmitGelbe Seiten (opens in a new tab)
Global Game Jam
globalgamejam.org
Take part in the yearly jam through a local or online site and upload your game to get a public game page.
Estimated domain authority DA ~65FreeInvolvedNeeds checkingGame jam
SubmitGlobal Game Jam (opens in a new tab)
GPT Store (ChatGPT)
chatgpt.com
Build a useful custom GPT, publish it publicly and verify your builder profile with your website domain.
Estimated domain authority DA ~95NofollowFree + paid tierModerateNeeds checkingCustom GPT marketplace
SubmitGPT Store (ChatGPT) (opens in a new tab)
GrowthHackers
growthhackers.com
Share growth/SEO/tool story with useful details.
Estimated domain authority DA ~70NofollowFreeInvolvedNeeds checkingMarketing community
SubmitGrowthHackers (opens in a new tab)
Habr
habr.com
Publish an in-depth technical article in Russian and link your project where relevant.
Estimated domain authority DA ~85Sometimes dofollowFreeInvolvedNeeds checkingRussian tech community
SubmitHabr (opens in a new tab)
Hackaday
hackaday.com
Send a short tip about a clever build or hack with a clear link to the write-up; editors pick what to cover.
Estimated domain authority DA ~85FreeInvolvedNeeds checkingMaker and hacker publication
SubmitHackaday (opens in a new tab)
Hakin9
hakin9.org
Contact the editors with a proposal for a technical security article or tutorial for the magazine or blog.
Estimated domain authority DA ~55Sometimes dofollowFreeInvolvedNeeds checkingIT security magazine
SubmitHakin9 (opens in a new tab)
Harvard Business Review
hbr.org
Read the guidelines for authors and submit a short pitch with a clear, evidence-backed management idea.
Estimated domain authority DA ~95Sometimes dofollowFreeInvolvedNeeds checkingBusiness management publication
SubmitHarvard Business Review (opens in a new tab)
Houzz
houzz.com
Create a pro profile with project photos and your website, if you work in home or design services.
Estimated domain authority DA ~90NofollowFree + paid tierModerateNeeds checkingHome & design pro directory
SubmitHouzz (opens in a new tab)
Inc42
inc42.com
Pitch if there is funding/traction/product news.
Estimated domain authority DA ~75Sometimes dofollowFreeInvolvedNeeds checkingStartup media India
SubmitInc42 (opens in a new tab)
IndiaMART
indiamart.com
Sign up as a seller, add your company profile and list your products or services.
Estimated domain authority DA ~80NofollowFree + paid tierModerateNeeds checkingB2B marketplace directory (India)
SubmitIndiaMART (opens in a new tab)
Indie Hacker Tools
indiehacker.tools
Submit your tool with homepage URL, privacy-first positioning, logo, screenshots and accurate pricing.
FreeInvolvedNeeds checkingTool / software directory
SubmitIndie Hacker Tools (opens in a new tab)
Infogram
infogram.com
Create a chart or infographic from your data and share it publicly with a source link to your site.
Estimated domain authority DA ~80Sometimes dofollowFree + paid tierModerateNeeds checkingInfographic and chart tool
SubmitInfogram (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.

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 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.