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.com
google business profile is a general web directory for a quick, broad backlink.
wordpress.org
Plugins reaching the largest CMS ecosystem.
github.com
Open-source projects and an authoritative org profile.
unsplash.com
unsplash is a general web directory for a quick, broad backlink.
fmhy.pages.dev
fmhy is a general web directory for a quick, broad backlink.
sourceforge.net
sourceforge is a developer marketplace for tools and apps.
trustpilot.com
trustpilot is a software review marketplace where buyers compare tools.
gartner.com
gartner is a general web directory for a quick, broad backlink.
tripadvisor.com
tripadvisor is a general web directory for a quick, broad backlink.
behance.net
behance is a design showcase for creative tools and products.
bbb.org
better business bureau is a general web directory for a quick, broad backlink.
dribbble.com
dribbble is a design showcase for creative tools and products.
g2.com
g2 is a software review marketplace where buyers compare tools.
clutch.co
clutch is a software review marketplace where buyers compare tools.
capterra.com
capterra is a software review marketplace where buyers compare tools.
producthunt.com
Capturing 'alternatives' intent on a DR91 domain.
crunchbase.com
crunchbase is a startup directory for founder and investor visibility.
capterra.com
capterra - for vendors is a software review marketplace where buyers compare tools.
provenexpert.com
proven expert is a general web directory for a quick, broad backlink.
angel.co
angellist is a niche directory worth a submission for an extra backlink.
n8n.io
n8n integrations is a developer marketplace for tools and apps.
nextdoor.com
nextdoor is a general web directory for a quick, broad backlink.
softwareadvice.com
list your software & get qualified leads is a developer marketplace for tools and apps.
softpedia.com
softpedia is a general web directory for a quick, broad backlink.
goodfirms.co
all software categories - goodfirms is a general web directory for a quick, broad backlink.
goodfirms.co
goodfirms is a software review marketplace where buyers compare tools.
techinasia.com
tech in asia is a general web directory for a quick, broad backlink.
trustradius.com
trustradius is a software review marketplace where buyers compare tools.
pitchbook.com
pitchbook is a general web directory for a quick, broad backlink.
getapp.com
getapp is a software review marketplace where buyers compare tools.
wellfound.com
wellfound (angellist) is a startup directory for founder and investor visibility.
oecd.ai
oecd ai is a general web directory for a quick, broad backlink.
comparably.com
comparably is a software review marketplace where buyers compare tools.
angieslist.com
angie's list is a general web directory for a quick, broad backlink.
stackshare.io
stackshare is a developer marketplace for tools and apps.
yellowpages.com
yellowpages is a general web directory for a quick, broad backlink.
callupcontact.com
callupcontact is a general web directory for a quick, broad backlink.
codeproject.com
codeproject is a general web directory for a quick, broad backlink.
brownbook.net
brownbook is a general web directory for a quick, broad backlink.
alternativeto.net
alternativeto is a software review marketplace where buyers compare tools.
appsumo.com
appsumo is a startup directory for founder and investor visibility.
manta.com
manta is a general web directory for a quick, broad backlink.
eu-startups.com
eu-startups is a general web directory for a quick, broad backlink.
sitejabber.com
sitejabber is a software review marketplace where buyers compare tools.
index.dodopayments.com
index by dodo payments is a software review marketplace where buyers compare tools.
tracxn.com
tracxn is a launch platform to ship your product to early adopters.
lobste.rs
lobsters is a maker community where a good post drives real traffic.
startupfa.me
startup fame is a startup directory for founder and investor visibility.
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