Startup directories with dofollow links: 10 sites we tried
In October 2026 we tried free options for RadarMakers on 19 launch sites and directories. 10 of them gave us a followed link. This page lists those 10. It is not every startup directory. In this title, dofollow means the link we recorded as Followed when we checked it, and a site can change that later. Queue estimates and rules may change.
The other 9 tries stay on Where to launch a SaaS: 19 sites we tried. The same full record is also written up as Product Hunt alternatives. Six same day listings are on Same day product launch sites: 6 that listed us the day we tried. Seven free queues and scheduled dates are on Free product launch queues: 7 waits we saw in October 2026. Nine referral visits from October 21 to 27, 2026 are on 9 referral visits we recorded in one October week. Another 43 directories and launch sites we checked for a free submission are on free startup directory requirements. The nofollow results are on Nofollow launch sites: 3 links we recorded in October 2026. The UGC results are on UGC launch sites: 4 links we recorded in October 2026. Four followed links were also live the same day. Those four are on Same day dofollow launch sites: 4 followed links we recorded. Six followed links were not live the same day. Those six are on Dofollow launch sites that were not live the same day: 6 we tried. Three of the ten notes say account, profile, or sign in. Those three are on Launch sites where we used an account, a profile, or sign in: 3 we tried.
The 10 followed links
| Site | Publication or launch timing | Link we got | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|---|
| GreenRocket | Launched 3 days after we submitted | Followed | The launch page was public before the launch day. |
| BuildShipper | Live the same day | Followed | We used an account with a password. |
| CLAPSTORM | Live the same day | Followed | The page loads its content with JavaScript. |
| Peerlist | Project page live the same day | Followed | We created a profile and a project page. |
| BusinessHunt | Live the same day | Followed | Our listing's website link was rendered with JavaScript. |
| HereIsMySaaS | Approved within a day | Followed | Our card showed on the home page, and it sent us 2 visits in the week we measured. |
| Startup Ranked | Live within a day | Followed | Asks for a founder name. |
| Lifto | Live on the second try | Followed | The first try was rejected because our images did not show the product in use. |
| LaunchRanked | Approved overnight; launch week scheduled for December 21 to 27, 2026 | Followed | A coming soon page is public until the launch week. |
| PeerPush | Page public at once, free launch queue of about 97 days | Followed | Sign in with a code sent by e-mail. |
Frequently asked questions
Is this every startup directory with a dofollow link?
No. It is the 10 sites that gave us a followed link in October 2026.
Did TinyLaunch give a followed link?
No. On the free plan the link is nofollow. TinyLaunch gives a followed link to the top 3 of a launch that show its badge.
Will a followed link stay followed?
We recorded the link when we checked. Rules may change.
What to prepare
Screenshots, a description long enough for the site that asks for one, and a check of badge rules come before the form. Read the product launch checklist. Submit your product.