Free Dofollow Directories
Directories that cost nothing and pass a dofollow link — the highest-ROI submissions for a zero-budget start.
Free dofollow directories are the best return on effort in link building: no budget, and the link passes authority. Every site in this list is free to submit to and gives a dofollow link, which is exactly the combination new websites need to build their first layer of domain authority.
Quality still varies, so the list is sorted by Domain Rating; work from the top. Submission takes a few minutes per site once you have your name, URL, description, and logo ready. Done consistently, this list alone is enough to take a brand-new domain from DR 0 into the 20s.
557 directories
google business profile
google.com
google business profile is a general web directory for a quick, broad backlink.
WordPress Plugin Directory
wordpress.org
Plugins reaching the largest CMS ecosystem.
GitHub
github.com
Open-source projects and an authoritative org profile.
fmhy
fmhy.pages.dev
fmhy is a general web directory for a quick, broad backlink.
unsplash
unsplash.com
unsplash is a general web directory for a quick, broad backlink.
tripadvisor
tripadvisor.com
tripadvisor is a general web directory for a quick, broad backlink.
trustpilot
trustpilot.com
trustpilot is a software review marketplace where buyers compare tools.
sourceforge
sourceforge.net
sourceforge is a developer marketplace for tools and apps.
gartner
gartner.com
gartner is a general web directory for a quick, broad backlink.
behance
behance.net
behance is a design showcase for creative tools and products.
better business bureau
bbb.org
better business bureau is a general web directory for a quick, broad backlink.
g2
g2.com
g2 is a software review marketplace where buyers compare tools.
dribbble
dribbble.com
dribbble is a design showcase for creative tools and products.
Product Hunt — Alternatives
producthunt.com
Capturing 'alternatives' intent on a DR91 domain.
clutch
clutch.co
clutch is a software review marketplace where buyers compare tools.
crunchbase
crunchbase.com
crunchbase is a startup directory for founder and investor visibility.
capterra
capterra.com
capterra is a software review marketplace where buyers compare tools.
capterra - for vendors
capterra.com
capterra - for vendors is a software review marketplace where buyers compare tools.
proven expert
provenexpert.com
proven expert is a general web directory for a quick, broad backlink.
n8n integrations
n8n.io
n8n integrations is a developer marketplace for tools and apps.
nextdoor
nextdoor.com
nextdoor is a general web directory for a quick, broad backlink.
angellist
angel.co
angellist is a niche directory worth a submission for an extra backlink.
list your software & get qualified leads
softwareadvice.com
list your software & get qualified leads is a developer marketplace for tools and apps.
goodfirms
goodfirms.co
goodfirms is a software review marketplace where buyers compare tools.
trustradius
trustradius.com
trustradius is a software review marketplace where buyers compare tools.
softpedia
softpedia.com
softpedia is a general web directory for a quick, broad backlink.
all software categories - goodfirms
goodfirms.co
all software categories - goodfirms is a general web directory for a quick, broad backlink.
getapp
getapp.com
getapp is a software review marketplace where buyers compare tools.
tech in asia
techinasia.com
tech in asia is a general web directory for a quick, broad backlink.
pitchbook
pitchbook.com
pitchbook is a general web directory for a quick, broad backlink.
yellowpages
yellowpages.com
yellowpages is a general web directory for a quick, broad backlink.
angie's list
angieslist.com
angie's list is a general web directory for a quick, broad backlink.
oecd ai
oecd.ai
oecd ai is a general web directory for a quick, broad backlink.
comparably
comparably.com
comparably is a software review marketplace where buyers compare tools.
codeproject
codeproject.com
codeproject is a general web directory for a quick, broad backlink.
stackshare
stackshare.io
stackshare is a developer marketplace for tools and apps.
callupcontact
callupcontact.com
callupcontact is a general web directory for a quick, broad backlink.
manta
manta.com
manta is a general web directory for a quick, broad backlink.
wellfound (angellist)
wellfound.com
wellfound (angellist) is a startup directory for founder and investor visibility.
appsumo
appsumo.com
appsumo is a startup directory for founder and investor visibility.
sitejabber
sitejabber.com
sitejabber is a software review marketplace where buyers compare tools.
cybo
cybo.com
cybo is a general web directory for a quick, broad backlink.
brownbook
brownbook.net
brownbook is a general web directory for a quick, broad backlink.
alternativeto
alternativeto.net
alternativeto is a software review marketplace where buyers compare tools.
eu-startups
eu-startups.com
eu-startups is a general web directory for a quick, broad backlink.
tech directory
techdirectory.io
tech directory is a general web directory for a quick, broad backlink.
index by dodo payments
index.dodopayments.com
index by dodo payments is a software review marketplace where buyers compare tools.
weworkremotely resources
weworkremotely.com
weworkremotely resources is a developer marketplace for tools and apps.
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