The #1 Startup Directories List for founders
backlinks.fyi gives you a curated, filterable list of 153+ startup directories — with DR scores, submission tips, and direct links to submission forms. Launch faster, rank higher.
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DR 93
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- ✓153+ curated, verified directories in one place
- ✓DR score, traffic, cost — all filterable
- ✓Dofollow vs nofollow clearly labelled
- ✓Submission tips per directory
- ✓Instant vs manual review flagged upfront
How It Works
Three steps from zero to ranked across 153+ directories.
Browse the Database
Filter 153+ directories by DR score, cost, link type, and category. Find your highest-value targets in seconds.
Read the Tips
Every directory has vetted submission tips, required fields, and approval time — so you know exactly what to expect.
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Top Directories
A sample of what's inside. Filter by 8+ criteria to find your best targets.
SourceForge
DR 93⏱ 3-7 days
Product Hunt
DR 91⏱ Instant after launch
Crunchbase
DR 91⏱ 1-3 days
Capterra
DR 90⏱ 3-7 days
AngelList / Wellfound
DR 89⏱ 1-3 days
Tech in Asia
DR 88⏱ 5-10 days
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- All 153+ directories
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$49
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- Everything in Free
- Export to CSV
- Priority score ranking
- Submission tracker
- Lifetime updates
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$99
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- Everything in Starter
- Team access (3 seats)
- Slack reminders
- Early access to new features
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Read guide →Got questions?
Everything you need to know about backlinks.fyi and directory strategy.
Directory submissions are a proven way to build a strong backlink profile, improve your Domain Rating (DR), and get your first 100 users. backlinks.fyi helps you find the highest-impact targets quickly.
A Dofollow link passes SEO authority from the directory to your website, helping you rank higher on Google. We clearly label these so you can prioritize them.
We currently have 153+ manually verified startup directories, including Product Hunt, Crunchbase, and Indie Hackers, plus many niche-specific ones.
No. While some directories have paid 'instant' options, the majority of the 153+ sites in our database offer free or 'freemium' submission tiers.