Launch & Backlink Directory for Indie Hackers
A curated directory of 260+ launch platforms and backlink sites, tagged with pricing, DR, traffic, and first-hand submission tips. Continuously updated — pick what fits your product's current stage.
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99——Chrome Web Store- Submit URL
- chrome.google.com/webstore/devconsole
- How to submit
- Sign in to the developer console and drop your homepage URL into the Store listing's extra fields.
- Pitfalls & tips
- One-time $5 developer fee; the homepage URL requires domain ownership verification, and a privacy policy is mandatory.
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99——Google Business Profile- Submit URL
- business.google.com
- How to submit
- Sign in with Google and create a business profile.
- Pitfalls & tips
- You'll need to pass strict address verification.
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98Free3.2MG2- Submit URL
- www.g2.com/products/new
- How to submit
- No data yet
- Pitfalls & tips
- No data yet
Free· 3.2M4
94——Behance- Submit URL
- behance.net
- How to submit
- Sign in, click Create Project, upload your visual work, and tuck the backlink into the project description.
- Pitfalls & tips
- No pure ads — your post has to ride on genuinely strong original design work.
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94——Blogger- Submit URL
- blogger.com
- How to submit
- Sign in with Google, create a blog, and embed your backlink in a post.
- Pitfalls & tips
- Pair it with solid writing and imagery — low-effort won't fly.
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94——Medium- Submit URL
- medium.com
- How to submit
- Register, click Write, create an article, and embed your backlink.
- Pitfalls & tips
- No naked hard-sell content.
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94——Stripe Climate- Submit URL
- climate.stripe.com
- How to submit
- Sign up for Stripe and switch on Climate donations.
- Pitfalls & tips
- Sneaky free backlink trick — costs nothing if you don't take payments.
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93Paid · $59.0022000BasedTools- How to submit
- No data yet
- Pitfalls & tips
- No data yet
Paid · $59.00· 220009
93——Dribbble- Submit URL
- dribbble.com
- How to submit
- Sign in, click to publish a Shot, and embed your backlink in either the work description or your profile bio.
- Pitfalls & tips
- Only sharp, design-heavy visuals make it through — taste bar is high.
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93——Issuu- Submit URL
- issuu.com
- How to submit
- Register, then upload a PDF with your backlink embedded.
- Pitfalls & tips
- The PDF needs to actually be worth reading.
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93——Substack- Submit URL
- substack.com
- How to submit
- Register, spin up a free publication, add your backlink to your profile bio, or publish genuinely original posts.
- Pitfalls & tips
- Don't post marketing-spam content — it'll get flagged fast.
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92——Cal.com- Submit URL
- cal.com
- How to submit
- Sign up, create an event, and slip your backlink into the description.
- Pitfalls & tips
- Keep the copy natural — anything spammy won't last.
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92——Disqus- Submit URL
- disqus.com
- How to submit
- Register and add your URL in Profile settings — or leave genuine comments on sites that use Disqus.
- Pitfalls & tips
- Don't spam-blast comments — you'll get banned fast.
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92——Gumroad- Submit URL
- gumroad.com
- How to submit
- Sign up, publish a product — upload a doc or tool, embed your backlink in the product description, and price it at $0.
- Pitfalls & tips
- Package it as a genuinely useful free product, not an obvious linkbait wrapper.
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92Free2.5MSourceForge- How to submit
- Register, sign in, hit Create, and fill in your project info.
- Pitfalls & tips
- You have to register an account first.
Free· 2.5M16
91——Clutch- Submit URL
- clutch.co
- How to submit
- Register a company account and build out your company profile.
- Pitfalls & tips
- Company accounts only — review is ruthless.
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91Free6KNeil Patel AI Tools- How to submit
- No signup needed — just fill out the web form.
- Pitfalls & tips
- All content has to be in English.
Free· 6K18
90Free2KAI Infinity- Submit URL
- forms.gle/Ze6pdWzmweCfKWnLA
- How to submit
- No data yet
- Pitfalls & tips
- No data yet
Free· 2K19
90——About.me- Submit URL
- about.me
- How to submit
- Click Get Started to sign up, build a minimal profile plus AI twin, then drop your site link in the bio.
- Pitfalls & tips
- Free plan keeps the link but shows a watermark; Pro at $9/month removes it.
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90——DEV Community- Submit URL
- dev.to
- How to submit
- Sign in, click Create Post, write a real article, and embed your backlink.
- Pitfalls & tips
- Has to be substantive technical content — no fluff.
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88Free1000Startup88- Submit URL
- startup88.typeform.com/to/CRjWqM
- How to submit
- No data yet
- Pitfalls & tips
- No data yet
Free· 100022
88——Telegra.ph- Submit URL
- telegra.ph
- How to submit
- No signup — type a title and body, then hit Publish.
- Pitfalls & tips
- Once you clear cache, you can't edit the post anymore.
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87Free1.5MFinancesOnline- How to submit
- Hit GET LISTED and fill out the form.
- Pitfalls & tips
- B2B and SaaS software only.
Free· 1.5M24
86Free1600000F6S- Submit URL
- www.f6s.com/?ref=aidirectori.es
- How to submit
- Register and fill out your company profile.
- Pitfalls & tips
- Has to be real, English-language company info.
Free· 160000025
86——Wellfound- Submit URL
- wellfound.com
- How to submit
- Register a company account and create your company page.
- Pitfalls & tips
- You have to provide real company details — no faking.
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86Free8.5MYour Story- Submit URL
- eu.frms.link/g4juley/?ref=aidirecori.es
- How to submit
- No data yet
- Pitfalls & tips
- No data yet
Free· 8.5M27
83——Hashnode- Submit URL
- hashnode.com
- How to submit
- Register, hit Write, publish a post, and embed your backlink.
- Pitfalls & tips
- No raw link drops or soft-sell pieces — they get flagged.
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83——Startup Fame- Submit URL
- startupfa.me
- How to submit
- Register and drop in your URL — the system scrapes the rest.
- Pitfalls & tips
- You'll need to add a verification badge on your homepage.
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82Paid3.3MAppSumo- Submit URL
- appsumo.com
- How to submit
- No data yet
- Pitfalls & tips
- No data yet
Paid· 3.3M30
80Free1.3MAlternativeTo- How to submit
- No data yet
- Pitfalls & tips
- No data yet
Free· 1.3M31
80Free10MCrunchbase- How to submit
- Create or claim a personal or company profile page.
- Pitfalls & tips
- You'll need to verify via social media.
Free· 10M32
80——Mssg.me- Submit URL
- mssg.me
- How to submit
- Register, then build a site using a Multilink / Landing / Store template and publish.
- Pitfalls & tips
- The free plan has feature caps.
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79Free1.6MStackShare- Submit URL
- stackshare.io/submit/?ref=aidirectories
- How to submit
- Register, click List a Tool, and fill in the product info.
- Pitfalls & tips
- Non-technical products get rejected almost every time.
Free· 1.6M34
77Free2.0MAlternative- Submit URL
- alternative.me/how-to/submit-software
- How to submit
- No data yet
- Pitfalls & tips
- No data yet
Free· 2.0M35
77—561000Software Suggest- How to submit
- No data yet
- Pitfalls & tips
- No data yet
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77Free15KWebwiki- Submit URL
- www.webwiki.com/info/add-website.html
- How to submit
- No data yet
- Pitfalls & tips
- No data yet
Free· 15K37
76Free528KDigital Agency Network- How to submit
- No data yet
- Pitfalls & tips
- No data yet
Free· 528K38
76Free323KEU Startups- How to submit
- No data yet
- Pitfalls & tips
- No data yet
Free· 323K39
76——Grokipedia- Submit URL
- grokipedia.com
- How to submit
- Register, then click Suggest Article to submit.
- Pitfalls & tips
- Content needs actual educational value.
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75Free6.0MProduct Hunt- Submit URL
- www.producthunt.com/posts/new
- How to submit
- No data yet
- Pitfalls & tips
- No data yet
Free· 6.0M