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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| 201 | 63 | ToolChase | — | Link type unknown | toolchase.com | AI tool directories | Free | Involved | Medium | Not submitted | If a reciprocal badge fits the site policy, place it transparently on an appropriate page and email the official your tool URL for independent review. | Badge placement is mandatory for the free route; editorial score and ranking are not guaranteed; sponsored placements are separate and must stay labelled. | 2026-08-03 | Open ToolChase submit page (new tab)ToolChase details |
| 202 | 63 | Trustpilot | 95 | Nofollow | trustpilot.com | Review platforms | Free + paid tier | Moderate | Medium | Not submitted | Claim business profile for your tool. | Review link value mostly brand/reputation. | 2026-07-30 | Open Trustpilot submit page (new tab)Trustpilot details |
| 203 | 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 |
| 204 | 62 | Woo Marketplace | 90 | Link type unknown | woocommerce.com | Marketplaces and app stores | Not stated | Moderate | Medium | Not submitted | Develop a production-grade WooCommerce extension for privacy-safe exports or media cleanup and submit it through an approved vendor account. | Business, code, security, UX, HPOS, and accessibility review applies; decision timing and listing links are controlled by Woo. | 2026-08-03 | Open Woo Marketplace submit page (new tab)Woo Marketplace details |
| 205 | 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 |
| 206 | 60 | All Top AI Tools | 25 | Link type unknown | aitoolfor.org | AI tool 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/all-top-ai-tools | Open All Top AI Tools submit page (new tab)All Top AI Tools details |
| 207 | 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 |
| 208 | 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 |
| 209 | 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 |
| 210 | 60 | HackerNoon | 90 | Sometimes dofollow | hackernoon.com | Publishing platforms | Free + paid tier | Involved | Medium | Not submitted | Pitch/write article about privacy-first browser tools. | Editorial quality required; not instant. | 2026-07-30 | Open HackerNoon submit page (new tab)HackerNoon details |
| 211 | 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 |
| 212 | 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 |
| 213 | 60 | Medium | 95 | Nofollow | medium.com | Publishing platforms | Free + paid tier | Involved | Medium | Not submitted | Publish founder/productivity article linking your tool. | Canonical/duplicate strategy needed. | 2026-07-30 | Open Medium submit page (new tab)Medium details |
| 214 | 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 |
| 215 | 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 |
| 216 | 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 |
| 217 | 60 | Startup World Tech | — | Link type unknown | startupworld.tech | Startup directories | Free + paid tier | Involved | Medium | Not submitted | Pitch an original founder story with verifiable product milestones, team details, screenshots, logo, and a useful reader angle. | Editorial acceptance is not guaranteed; use original factual content and avoid paying solely for a dofollow backlink. | 2026-08-03 | Open Startup World Tech submit page (new tab)Startup World Tech details |
| 218 | 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 |
| 219 | 59 | Mindsparkle Mag | 35 | Link type unknown | mindsparklemag.com | Design galleries | Not stated | Involved | Medium | Not submitted | Prepare an editorial-quality your tool story with large visuals, product context, design rationale, and original behind-the-scenes material. | Paid submission remains editorially selective; original assets are required and rejected out-of-scope submissions are eligible for a refund under the stated policy. | 2026-08-03 | Open Mindsparkle Mag submit page (new tab)Mindsparkle Mag details |
| 220 | 58 | Chrome Web Store | 95 | Nofollow | chromewebstore.google.com | Marketplaces and app stores | Paid | Quick | Medium | Not submitted | Publish useful browser extension linking your tool. | Listing links often nofollow/ugc; value is distribution. | 2026-07-30 | Open Chrome Web Store submit page (new tab)Chrome Web Store details |
| 221 | 56 | AIListingTool | — | Link type unknown | ailistingtool.com | AI tool directories | Paid | Moderate | Medium | Not submitted | Submit a qualified your tool AI utility with authorized branding, logo, category, pricing model and fully accurate product information. | AI tools only; submitter must own or be authorized to list the product; every submission is reviewed and payment does not excuse misleading or low-quality information. | 2026-08-03 | Open AIListingTool submit page (new tab)AIListingTool details |
| 222 | 56 | BigCommerce App Marketplace | 85 | Nofollow | bigcommerce.com | Marketplaces and app stores | Paid | Moderate | Medium | Not submitted | Build an OAuth app that audits merchant exports or product assets for privacy issues, then submit tested listing assets through the Developer Portal. | Requires a Partner ID, valid OAuth scopes, production testing, review, and listing requirements; paid placement or dofollow links are not promised. | 2026-08-03 | Open BigCommerce App Marketplace submit page (new tab)BigCommerce App Marketplace details |
| 223 | 56 | CSS Light | 40 | Link type unknown | csslight.com | Design galleries | Paid | Moderate | Medium | Not submitted | Submit your tool best landing or tools page with a strong screenshot, accurate categories, and creator details. | Free submissions are currently closed; paid review does not replace the need for a high-quality, working website. | 2026-08-03 | Open CSS Light submit page (new tab)CSS Light details |
| 224 | 56 | Format | 75 | Sometimes dofollow | format.com | Other opportunities | Paid | Moderate | Medium | Not submitted | Create a founder or product-design portfolio with an original your tool case study and add the canonical site as an external menu link. | This is a paid portfolio platform; the case study should demonstrate real work and should not exist only to manufacture a link. | 2026-08-03 | Open Format submit page (new tab)Format details |
| 225 | 56 | Snowflake Marketplace | 90 | Link type unknown | snowflake.com | Marketplaces and app stores | Paid | Moderate | Medium | Not submitted | Build and test a Snowflake Native App for privacy-safe data inspection, create its application package and listing, pass scans, and publish through an eligible provider account. | Requires a production-grade package, provider eligibility, security scanning and listing review; free or paid distribution does not promise an SEO backlink. | 2026-08-03 | Open Snowflake Marketplace submit page (new tab)Snowflake Marketplace details |
| 226 | 56 | Startups.fyi | — | Link type unknown | startups.fyi | Startup directories | Paid | Moderate | Medium | Not submitted | Submit your tool with a concise problem statement, clear screenshots, founder information, and the canonical product URL. | Listings are paid and human-reviewed; payment places a submission in the publication queue but does not waive quality requirements. | 2026-08-03 | Open Startups.fyi submit page (new tab)Startups.fyi details |
| 227 | 56 | ToolCenter | — | Link type unknown | toolcenter.ai | AI tool directories | Paid | Moderate | Medium | Not submitted | Submit your tool with logo, description, pricing and screenshot for permanent listing. | Real reachable AI/productivity tool required; manual review; rejected submissions are refunded; listing claims dofollow. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.toolcenter.ai/en/submit | Open ToolCenter submit page (new tab)ToolCenter details |
| 228 | 56 | Toolify | 55 | Sometimes dofollow | toolify.ai | AI tool directories | Paid | Moderate | Medium | Not submitted | Submit AI tools/features with multilingual description. | Claims dofollow/backlink; check cost before paying. | 2026-07-30 | Open Toolify submit page (new tab)Toolify details |
| 229 | 56 | ToolsBundle AI Directory | 25 | Link type unknown | ai.toolsbundle.com | AI tool directories | Paid | Moderate | Medium | Not submitted | Submit one relevant your tool AI utility with correct category, pricing, short description, useful features, professions and tags. | The team reviews submissions before approval; submit only a genuine AI product and avoid keyword stuffing or unverifiable feature claims. | 2026-08-03 | Open ToolsBundle AI Directory submit page (new tab)ToolsBundle AI Directory details |
| 230 | 56 | TopAI.tools | 50 | Link type unknown | topai.tools | AI tool directories | Paid | Moderate | Medium | Not submitted | Submit AI-facing feature; contact for verification. | May require paid review; verify before spend. | 2026-07-30 | Open TopAI.tools submit page (new tab)TopAI.tools details |
| 231 | 56 | UXfolio | 55 | Link type unknown | uxfol.io | Publishing platforms | Paid | Moderate | Medium | Not submitted | Document your tool privacy, accessibility, and tool-discovery UX as a credible case study and link to the live product from relevant case-study text. | Publishing requires a paid plan; the portfolio must show a real UX process and outcome rather than a promotional landing page. | 2026-08-03 | Open UXfolio submit page (new tab)UXfolio details |
| 232 | 53 | Admire The Web | 30 | Link type unknown | admiretheweb.com | Design galleries | Paid | Involved | Medium | Not submitted | Submit your tool strongest responsive or product page with a clean screenshot and concise design summary. | Submission is paid and editorially curated; use only a finished, visually distinctive public page. | 2026-08-03 | Open Admire The Web submit page (new tab)Admire The Web details |
| 233 | 53 | CSS Nectar | 50 | Link type unknown | cssnectar.com | Design galleries | Paid | Involved | Medium | Not submitted | Submit a high-resolution screenshot, short design description, relevant categories, and the official your tool URL. | Editorial review applies and rejection is possible; the site states that rejected submissions are refunded. | 2026-08-03 | Open CSS Nectar submit page (new tab)CSS Nectar details |
| 234 | 48 | Behance | 90 | Nofollow | behance.net | Profiles and entities | Free | Quick | Later | Not submitted | Publish UI/brand case study for your tool. | Design case study only; not generic submission. | 2026-07-30 | Open Behance submit page (new tab)Behance details |
| 235 | 48 | Bitbucket | 90 | Nofollow | bitbucket.org | Profiles and entities | Free | Quick | Later | Not submitted | Create public repo for embed SDK/example package. | Lower discovery than GitHub; still profile link. | 2026-07-30 | Open Bitbucket submit page (new tab)Bitbucket details |
| 236 | 48 | Bluesky | 90 | Nofollow | bsky.app | Profiles and entities | Free | Quick | Later | Not submitted | Create founder/brand profile linking your tool. | Developer/indie audience; referral/link discovery. | 2026-07-30 | Open Bluesky submit page (new tab)Bluesky details |
| 237 | 48 | Brownbook | 60 | Nofollow | brownbook.net | Business directories | Free | Quick | Later | Not submitted | Create business citation profile. | General citation, not startup audience. | 2026-07-30 | Open Brownbook submit page (new tab)Brownbook details |
| 238 | 48 | Codeberg | 75 | Nofollow | codeberg.org | Profiles and entities | Free | Quick | Later | Not submitted | Host privacy-friendly OSS helper repo linking your tool. | Community values open source; avoid pure promo. | 2026-07-30 | Open Codeberg submit page (new tab)Codeberg details |
| 239 | 48 | Cybo | 55 | Nofollow | cybo.com | Business directories | Free | Quick | Later | Not submitted | Claim/add business profile if eligible. | General local citation; use real info only. | 2026-07-30 | Open Cybo submit page (new tab)Cybo details |
| 240 | 48 | Docker Hub | 95 | Nofollow | hub.docker.com | Developer registries | Free | Quick | Later | Not submitted | Publish open-source helper image only if useful. | Only if real image exists; avoid empty backlink repo. | 2026-07-30 | Open Docker Hub submit page (new tab)Docker Hub details |
| 241 | 48 | EnrollBusiness | 45 | Sometimes dofollow | enrollbusiness.com | Business directories | Free | Quick | Later | Not submitted | Create business listing. | General directory; low priority. | 2026-07-30 | Open EnrollBusiness submit page (new tab)EnrollBusiness details |
| 242 | 48 | Figma Community | 95 | Nofollow | figma.com | Marketplaces and app stores | Free | Quick | Later | Not submitted | Publish design asset or privacy checklist template. | Needs useful Figma file/plugin; no pure promo. | 2026-07-30 | Open Figma Community submit page (new tab)Figma Community details |
| 243 | 48 | Fyple | 50 | Sometimes dofollow | fyple.com | Business directories | Free | Quick | Later | Not submitted | Add company website listing. | Check category/country fit. | 2026-07-30 | Open Fyple submit page (new tab)Fyple details |
| 244 | 48 | Hotfrog | 70 | Sometimes dofollow | hotfrog.com | Business directories | Free | Quick | Later | Not submitted | Create business listing if eligible. | Use real business/contact info only. | 2026-07-30 | Open Hotfrog submit page (new tab)Hotfrog details |
| 245 | 48 | Index by Dodo Payments | — | Link type unknown | index.dodopayments.com | Profiles and entities | Free | Quick | 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. Listing link is currently reported nofollow. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/index-by-dodo-payments | Open Index by Dodo Payments submit page (new tab)Index by Dodo Payments details |
| 246 | 48 | LibHunt | 60 | Nofollow | libhunt.com | Other opportunities | Free | Quick | Later | Not submitted | Eligible if an your tool component is open-sourced. | Closed-source platform not fit; use OSS package. | 2026-07-30 | Open LibHunt submit page (new tab)LibHunt details |
| 247 | 48 | Mastodon | 90 | Nofollow | mastodon.social | Profiles and entities | Free | Quick | Later | Not submitted | Create profile; share privacy-first tools in relevant communities. | Instance rules matter; avoid cross-post spam. | 2026-07-30 | Open Mastodon submit page (new tab)Mastodon details |
| 248 | 48 | Quora | 95 | Nofollow | quora.com | Profiles and entities | Free | Quick | Later | Not submitted | Answer relevant questions genuinely; profile links to your tool. | No link stuffing; answers must stand alone. | 2026-07-30 | Open Quora submit page (new tab)Quora details |
| 249 | 48 | sitelike.org | 55 | Link type unknown | sitelike.org | Profiles and entities | Free | Quick | 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. Listing link is currently reported nofollow. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/sitelike-org | Open sitelike.org submit page (new tab)sitelike.org details |
| 250 | 48 | Startupxplore | 45 | Link type unknown | startupxplore.com | Startup directories | Free | Quick | 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. Listing link is currently reported nofollow. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/startupxplore | Open Startupxplore submit page (new tab)Startupxplore details |
| 251 | 48 | Threads | 90 | Nofollow | threads.com | Profiles and entities | Free | Quick | Later | Not submitted | Post build updates and tool launches. | Brand/referral, not direct SEO. | 2026-07-30 | Open Threads submit page (new tab)Threads details |
| 252 | 48 | Tumblr | 95 | Nofollow | tumblr.com | Publishing platforms | Free | Quick | Later | Not submitted | Create visual/tool tip microblog with canonical links. | Only useful with regular posts. | 2026-07-30 | Open Tumblr submit page (new tab)Tumblr details |
| 253 | 48 | Tupalo | 60 | Nofollow | tupalo.com | Business directories | Free | Quick | Later | Not submitted | Create business profile if eligible. | Mostly local/business citation. | 2026-07-30 | Open Tupalo submit page (new tab)Tupalo details |
| 254 | 48 | Webwiki | 60 | Sometimes dofollow | webwiki.com | Business directories | Free | Quick | Later | Not submitted | Add your tool website listing. | General directory; lower priority. | 2026-07-30 | Open Webwiki submit page (new tab)Webwiki details |
| 255 | 48 | YouWant.ai | — | Link type unknown | youwant.ai | AI tool directories | Free | Quick | Later | Not submitted | Create an account and submit your tool with URL, category and concise product copy. | Free submission currently asks for a backlink to YouWant.ai; skip if reciprocal-link policy is unsuitable. | 2026-07-30 • https://youwant.ai/submit | Open YouWant.ai submit page (new tab)YouWant.ai details |
| 256 | 46 | Blogger | 95 | Sometimes dofollow | blogger.com | Publishing platforms | Free | Moderate | Later | Not submitted | Create official your tool update/tutorial blog if needed. | Avoid duplicate content; canonical strategy needed. | 2026-07-30 | Open Blogger submit page (new tab)Blogger details |
| 257 | 46 | Blogosphere | — | Link type unknown | text.blogosphere.app | Publishing platforms | Free | Moderate | Later | Not submitted | Submit your tool (or its blog/feed where required) under productivity, privacy or developer tools. | Human review may apply; use a natural brand title and avoid keyword stuffing. Dofollow is reported but recheck after approval. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/blogosphere | Open Blogosphere submit page (new tab)Blogosphere details |
| 258 | 46 | Blogroll.org | 40 | Link type unknown | blogroll.org | Publishing platforms | Free | Moderate | Later | Not submitted | Submit your tool (or its blog/feed where required) under productivity, privacy or developer tools. | Human review may apply; use a natural brand title and avoid keyword stuffing. Dofollow is reported but recheck after approval. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/blogroll-org | Open Blogroll.org submit page (new tab)Blogroll.org details |
| 259 | 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 |
| 260 | 46 | CallUpContact | 40 | Link type unknown | callupcontact.com | Business directories | Free | Moderate | Later | Not submitted | Create company listing with website link. | General directory; verify quality before use. | 2026-07-30 | Open CallUpContact submit page (new tab)CallUpContact details |
| 261 | 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 |
| 262 | 46 | Sites Web Directory | 20 | Link type unknown | siteswebdirectory.com | Business directories | Free | Moderate | Later | Not submitted | Submit your tool (or its blog/feed where required) under productivity, privacy or developer tools. | Human review may apply; use a natural brand title and avoid keyword stuffing. Dofollow is reported but recheck after approval. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/sites-web-directory | Open Sites Web Directory submit page (new tab)Sites Web Directory details |
| 263 | 46 | Web Designer News | 55 | Link type unknown | webdesignernews.com | Design galleries | Free | Moderate | Later | Not submitted | Submit your tool (or its blog/feed where required) under productivity, privacy or developer tools. | Human review may apply; use a natural brand title and avoid keyword stuffing. Dofollow is reported but recheck after approval. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/web-designer-news | Open Web Designer News submit page (new tab)Web Designer News details |
| 264 | 45 | beehiiv | 80 | Nofollow | beehiiv.com | Publishing platforms | Free + paid tier | Quick | Later | Not submitted | Create tool-of-the-week newsletter linking your tool. | Only valuable if consistently published. | 2026-07-30 | Open beehiiv submit page (new tab)beehiiv details |
| 265 | 45 | Buy Me a Coffee | 90 | Nofollow | buymeacoffee.com | Profiles and entities | Free + paid tier | Quick | Later | Not submitted | Create support profile with your tool link. | Profile backlink/referral only. | 2026-07-30 | Open Buy Me a Coffee submit page (new tab)Buy Me a Coffee details |
| 266 | 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 |
| 267 | 45 | Dribbble | 90 | Nofollow | dribbble.com | Design galleries | Free + paid tier | Quick | Later | Not submitted | Share selected UI shots/tool pages with profile link. | Needs quality visuals; no spam shots. | 2026-07-30 | Open Dribbble submit page (new tab)Dribbble details |
| 268 | 45 | Gumroad | 90 | Nofollow | gumroad.com | Profiles and entities | Free + paid tier | Quick | Later | Not submitted | Offer free your tool cheatsheet/template linking site. | Must provide real downloadable asset. | 2026-07-30 | Open Gumroad submit page (new tab)Gumroad details |
| 269 | 45 | 95 | Nofollow | instagram.com | Profiles and entities | Free + paid tier | Quick | Later | Not submitted | Tool demos/reels with bio link. | Referral only; use Linktree/Bento for multiple links. | 2026-07-30 | Open Instagram submit page (new tab)Instagram details | |
| 270 | 45 | Notion | 90 | Nofollow | notion.so | Profiles and entities | Free + paid tier | Quick | Later | Not submitted | Create public resource hub: best free tools by use case. | Good for sharing; not a directory submission. | 2026-07-30 | Open Notion submit page (new tab)Notion details |
| 271 | 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 |
| 272 | 45 | Startup88 | 30 | Link type unknown | startup88.com | Startup directories | Free + paid tier | Quick | 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. Listing link is currently reported nofollow. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/startup88 | Open Startup88 submit page (new tab)Startup88 details |
| 273 | 45 | Substack | 95 | Nofollow | substack.com | Publishing platforms | Free + paid tier | Quick | Later | Not submitted | Create your tool updates newsletter with homepage link. | Useful if maintained; not one-off spam. | 2026-07-30 | Open Substack submit page (new tab)Substack details |
| 274 | 45 | ThePopularApps | — | Link type unknown | thepopularapps.com | Profiles and entities | Free + paid tier | Quick | 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. Listing link is currently reported nofollow. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/thepopularapps | Open ThePopularApps submit page (new tab)ThePopularApps details |
| 275 | 45 | TikTok | 95 | Nofollow | tiktok.com | Profiles and entities | Free + paid tier | Quick | Later | Not submitted | Short demos of suspicious/privacy tools. | Profile link and referral; low SEO. | 2026-07-30 | Open TikTok submit page (new tab)TikTok details |
| 276 | 45 | VS Code Marketplace | 95 | Nofollow | marketplace.visualstudio.com | Marketplaces and app stores | Free + paid tier | Quick | Later | Not submitted | Publish dev utility extension linking your tool docs. | Only if real VS Code extension exists. | 2026-07-30 | Open VS Code Marketplace submit page (new tab)VS Code Marketplace details |
| 277 | 45 | WordPress.com | 95 | Sometimes dofollow | wordpress.com | Publishing platforms | Free + paid tier | Quick | Later | Not submitted | Create official tutorials/mirror with links. | Avoid thin duplicate posts. | 2026-07-30 | Open WordPress.com submit page (new tab)WordPress.com details |
| 278 | 43 | AlphaDigits | — | Link type unknown | alphadigits.com | Profiles and entities | Free + paid tier | 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/alphadigits | Open AlphaDigits submit page (new tab)AlphaDigits details |
| 279 | 43 | AppRater | — | Link type unknown | apprater.net | Profiles and entities | Free + paid tier | 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/apprater | Open AppRater submit page (new tab)AppRater details |
| 280 | 43 | Carrd | 80 | Sometimes dofollow | carrd.co | Profiles and entities | Free + paid tier | Moderate | Later | Not submitted | Make mini landing page for your tool categories linking home/tools. | Avoid doorway spam; make useful. | 2026-07-30 | Open Carrd submit page (new tab)Carrd details |
| 281 | 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 |
| 282 | 43 | 95 | Nofollow | facebook.com | Business directories | Free + paid tier | Moderate | Later | Not submitted | Create page and share in relevant groups if allowed. | Group rules strict; avoid self-promo spam. | 2026-07-30 | Open Facebook submit page (new tab)Facebook details | |
| 283 | 43 | FreeToRankDirectory | — | Link type unknown | freetoprankdirectory.com | Business directories | Free + paid tier | Moderate | Later | Not submitted | Submit your tool (or its blog/feed where required) under productivity, privacy or developer tools. | Human review may apply; use a natural brand title and avoid keyword stuffing. Dofollow is reported but recheck after approval. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/freetorankdirectory | Open FreeToRankDirectory submit page (new tab)FreeToRankDirectory details |
| 284 | 43 | HighRankDirectory | — | Link type unknown | highrankdirectory.com | Business directories | Free + paid tier | Moderate | Later | Not submitted | Submit your tool (or its blog/feed where required) under productivity, privacy or developer tools. | Human review may apply; use a natural brand title and avoid keyword stuffing. Dofollow is reported but recheck after approval. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/highrankdirectory | Open HighRankDirectory submit page (new tab)HighRankDirectory details |
| 285 | 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 |
| 286 | 43 | InfoQ | 85 | Sometimes dofollow | infoq.com | Publishing platforms | Free | Involved | Later | Not submitted | Pitch only major developer/security story. | High authority but low acceptance. | 2026-07-30 | Open InfoQ submit page (new tab)InfoQ details |
| 287 | 43 | Ko-fi | 85 | Nofollow | ko-fi.com | Profiles and entities | Free + paid tier | Moderate | Later | Not submitted | Create support page linking your tool. | Support/referral; not core SEO. | 2026-07-30 | Open Ko-fi submit page (new tab)Ko-fi details |
| 288 | 43 | LDM Studio Directory | — | Link type unknown | directory.ldmstudio.com | Business directories | Free + paid tier | Moderate | Later | Not submitted | Submit your tool (or its blog/feed where required) under productivity, privacy or developer tools. | Human review may apply; use a natural brand title and avoid keyword stuffing. Dofollow is reported but recheck after approval. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/ldm-studio-directory | Open LDM Studio Directory submit page (new tab)LDM Studio Directory details |
| 289 | 43 | Microsoft Edge Add-ons | 100 | Nofollow | microsoftedge.microsoft.com | Marketplaces and app stores | Free + paid tier | Moderate | Later | Not submitted | Publish Edge version of extension. | Needs developer account and review. | 2026-07-30 | Open Microsoft Edge Add-ons submit page (new tab)Microsoft Edge Add-ons details |
| 290 | 43 | One Million Directory | — | Link type unknown | onemilliondirectory.com | Business directories | Free + paid tier | Moderate | Later | Not submitted | Submit your tool (or its blog/feed where required) under productivity, privacy or developer tools. | Human review may apply; use a natural brand title and avoid keyword stuffing. Listing link is currently reported nofollow. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/one-million-directory | Open One Million Directory submit page (new tab)One Million Directory details |
| 291 | 43 | ProvenExpert | 75 | Nofollow | provenexpert.com | Review platforms | Free + paid tier | Moderate | Later | Not submitted | Create business profile linking site. | Mostly reputation/profile backlink. | 2026-07-30 | Open ProvenExpert submit page (new tab)ProvenExpert details |
| 292 | 43 | Quality Internet Directory | 20 | Link type unknown | qualityinternetdirectory.com | Business directories | Free + paid tier | Moderate | Later | Not submitted | Submit your tool (or its blog/feed where required) under productivity, privacy or developer tools. | Human review may apply; use a natural brand title and avoid keyword stuffing. 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/quality-internet-directory | Open Quality Internet Directory submit page (new tab)Quality Internet Directory details |
| 293 | 43 | Sitejabber | 85 | Nofollow | sitejabber.com | Review platforms | Free + paid tier | Moderate | Later | Not submitted | Claim business profile. | Reputation link; no spam reviews. | 2026-07-30 | Open Sitejabber submit page (new tab)Sitejabber details |
| 294 | 43 | SoMuch | 40 | Link type unknown | somuch.com | Business directories | Free + paid tier | Moderate | Later | Not submitted | Submit your tool (or its blog/feed where required) under productivity, privacy or developer tools. | Human review may apply; use a natural brand title and avoid keyword stuffing. Dofollow is reported but recheck after approval. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/somuch | Open SoMuch submit page (new tab)SoMuch details |
| 295 | 43 | SubmissionWebDirectory | — | Link type unknown | submissionwebdirectory.com | Business directories | Free + paid tier | Moderate | Later | Not submitted | Submit your tool (or its blog/feed where required) under productivity, privacy or developer tools. | Human review may apply; use a natural brand title and avoid keyword stuffing. Dofollow is reported but recheck after approval. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/submissionwebdirectory | Open SubmissionWebDirectory submit page (new tab)SubmissionWebDirectory details |
| 296 | 43 | The Startup Project | — | Link type unknown | startupproject.org | Startup directories | Free + paid tier | Moderate | Later | Not submitted | Submit your tool founder, website, stage, traction and product details for a permanent public profile. | A backlink to the listing is required to maintain the profile; publication is reviewed and not guaranteed. | https://startupproject.org/submit-startup/ | Open The Startup Project submit page (new tab)The Startup Project details |
| 297 | 40 | DZone | 85 | Nofollow | dzone.com | Publishing platforms | Free + paid tier | Involved | Later | Not submitted | Publish/pitch dev-tool article if accepted. | Technical content only; avoid promo. | 2026-07-30 | Open DZone submit page (new tab)DZone details |
| 298 | 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 |
| 299 | 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 |
| 300 | 40 | WP Gallery | — | Link type unknown | wp.gallery | Design galleries | Free + paid tier | Involved | Later | Not submitted | Submit the polished your tool landing/tool UI with clean screenshots and design credits. | Editorial/design review applies; submit only polished, relevant work. Dofollow is reported but recheck after approval. | 2026-07-30 • https://www.submission.directory/site/wp-gallery | Open WP Gallery submit page (new tab)WP Gallery 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.