Startup Directory List

backlinks.fyi tracks 182+ startup directories where you can submit your product and earn backlinks. Every directory includes a Domain Rating (DR) score, link type (dofollow or nofollow), cost, approval time, and submission tips — so you can find your highest-value targets in seconds and start building your backlink profile before launch day.

154 Free 172 Dofollow Free + Dofollow High DR (70+)21 Instant Approval SaaS (157)Dev Tool (94)AI Tool (88)No-Code (59)Mobile App (29)B2B (13)

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API free directoriesA curated set of free startup directories for API products, developer platforms, and public-data tools.API dofollow directoriesDofollow startup directories for API products, developer tools, and platforms competing for technical search visibility.iOS free directoriesFree startup and app directories for iOS products that need web discovery beyond the App Store.iOS dofollow directoriesDofollow directory opportunities for iOS apps, mobile products, and app-led startups.Android free directoriesFree directory opportunities for Android apps and mobile products seeking more discoverable web coverage.Android dofollow directoriesDofollow directory opportunities for Android apps and mobile-first startups.SaaS free directoriesSee the free subset of the SaaS directory catalog.SaaS dofollow directoriesSee the dofollow subset of the SaaS directory catalog.Startup launch checklistUse a staged launch workflow to build visibility before and after launch day.Do startup directories help SEO?Understand when directory listings can support discovery and authority building.Domain Rating toolReview how authority metrics should influence your submission priorities.

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182 total directories154 free172 dofollowTop DR 93

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