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182+
Directories indexed
40 hrs
Saved per launch
DR 93
Top score
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Most founders waste days just finding and researching directories. We did that work for you.
The Old Way
- ✗Googling "startup directories" for hours
- ✗Spreadsheet with outdated info
- ✗No DR scores, so you submit blind
- ✗Missing deadlines and approval windows
- ✗Wasting budget on low-value paid listings
The backlinks.fyi Way
- ✓182+ 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 stages from zero to ranked across 182+ directories.
Browse the Database
Filter 182+ 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.
Submit & Rank
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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
Crunchbase
DR 91⏱ 1-3 days
Product Hunt
DR 91⏱ Instant after launch
Capterra
DR 90⏱ 3-7 days
AngelList / Wellfound
DR 89⏱ 1-3 days
GeekWire
DR 88⏱ 7-14 days
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SEO Guides for Founders
Plain-english strategies to build your startup's authority.
How to Increase Your Startup's Domain Rating From 0 to 30
A practical playbook for early-stage founders: what Domain Rating actually measures, why the first 30 points matter most, and the exact backlink moves that get a new startup from DR 0 to DR 30.
Read guide →SEO StrategyHow early-stage startups get SEO traffic from zero
A realistic SEO plan for early-stage founders: how to earn your first organic visits when you have no domain authority, no content team, and no budget for agencies.
Read guide →Launch StrategyHow to get your first 50 backlinks as a startup founder
A tactical checklist for earning your first 50 backlinks without spam: which links to prioritize, how to prepare assets once, and how to run a clean submission sprint that builds Domain Rating.
Read guide →Got questions?
Everything you need to know about backlinks.fyi and directory strategy.
Directory submissions are a reliable way to build a strong backlink profile, improve your Domain Rating (DR), and get your first users. backlinks.fyi helps you find the best 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 182+ 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 182+ sites in our database offer free or 'freemium' submission tiers.