Submit to GitHub
Top pickOpen-source projects and an authoritative org profile.
How to submit to GitHub
Publish your repo or org with a polished README, homepage URL and topics. The repo homepage link is a strong dofollow signal.
Submit to GitHubGitHub FAQ
Is GitHub a dofollow backlink?
Yes — GitHub gives you a dofollow link back to your site, which passes authority and helps your SEO.
How much does it cost to list on GitHub?
GitHub is free to submit to.
What is the Domain Rating of GitHub?
GitHub (github.com) has an approximate Domain Rating of 95. Higher DR generally means more SEO value from a backlink.
Dev & App Stores with a similar Domain Rating
Sites in the same category and around DR 95, so they are worth submitting to in the same batch as GitHub.
chromewebstore.google.com
chrome web store is a developer marketplace for tools and apps.
wordpress.org
Plugins reaching the largest CMS ecosystem.
github.com
github showcase is a developer marketplace for tools and apps.
marketplace.visualstudio.com
Developer tools shipped as VS Code extensions.
apps.shopify.com
Apps targeting Shopify merchants.
npmjs.com
JavaScript libraries and SDKs.
Guides & tools for this category
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Free DR Checker
Check any website's Domain Rating (DR) for free — a 0–100 score of backlink strength, powered by Ahrefs.