Free Backlinks from 128 High DR Websites

Here are 128 free backlinks from high DR websites where any website can list itself, build a profile, and earn a link. Every site is sorted by Domain Rating, from DR 99 down to DR 18, so you can start at the top and work down. Browsing this list is free, and most of these sites let you create a listing for free.

One honest note before you start: these are public directories, communities, and publications. They are not SEOGIX’s backlinks, and submitting your site here does not mean SEOGIX built a link for you. If you want manual backlinks built on real websites, see our link building service.

How to use this list

Follow these five steps to turn this free backlinks list into real links.

1. Pick 10 sites that fit your niche. Start with the Top Picks below.
2. Create a real profile with your real business name, logo, and description.
3. Add your website link using your brand name as the anchor text.
4. Fill the profile completely. Empty profiles get ignored or removed.
5. Repeat weekly, 5 to 10 sites at a time. Track your progress with our free DR checker.

Are these links dofollow?

Not all of them. Many directories mark profile links as nofollow or UGC, and some only give a link after review. These free backlinks still help: Google discovers your site, people find your brand, and referral traffic adds up. If you want dofollow editorial links from real websites, that takes outreach and guest posts. That is exactly what our manual link building does, from $2 per link.

Top Picks: the 10 best places to start

These ten free backlinks gave the most consistent results across the full list. Start here.

1. SourceForge DR 93 – Open-source software · Free
2. Product Hunt DR 91 – Consumer & tech launches · Free
3. GoodFirms DR 86 – B2B software reviews · Free + Paid
4. TrustRadius DR 84 – Enterprise reviews · Free + Paid
5. Fazier DR 82 – AI-first startups · Free
6. Indie Hackers DR 81 – Bootstrapped founders · Free
7. SaaSHub DR 79 – SaaS alternatives · Free + Paid
8. AlternativeTo DR 79 – Software alternatives · Free + Paid
9. StackShare DR 79 – Dev stack & tools · Free
10. Peerlist DR 77 – Builder community · Free

Full directory: all 128 free backlinks by Domain Rating

Browse the free backlinks by tier: DR 90+ Elite (31) | DR 70-89 Strong (39) | DR 50-69 Solid (33) | Emerging (DR under 50) (25)

DR 90+ Elite (31 sites)

• Chrome Web Store DR 99
• GitHub Pages DR 97
• GitHub DR 97
• Pinterest DR 97
• Wikipedia DR 97
• Reddit DR 95
• Forbes DR 94
• Substack DR 94
• Medium DR 94
• Flickr DR 94
• Patreon DR 93
• SourceForge DR 93 (Open-source software · Free)
• Pixabay DR 92
• TechCrunch DR 92
• Gumroad DR 92
• Fandom DR 92
• Product Hunt DR 91 (Consumer & tech launches · Free)
• Hacker News DR 91
• Imgur DR 91
• Quora DR 91
• Beehiiv DR 91
• VentureBeat DR 91
• WikiHow DR 91
• DevTo DR 91
• GIPHY DR 91
• G2 DR 91
• Capterra DR 91
• Clutch DR 91
• Evernote DR 90
• 500px DR 90
• About.me DR 90

DR 70-89 Strong (39 sites)

• HackerNoon DR 87
• Wellfound DR 87
• GoodFirms DR 86 (B2B software reviews · Free + Paid)
• YourStory DR 85
• Muck Rack DR 85
• TrustRadius DR 84 (Enterprise reviews · Free + Paid)
• AppSumo DR 83
• Hashnode DR 83
• AppSumo Blog DR 83
• Vocal Media DR 82
• Fazier DR 82 (AI-first startups · Free)
• First Round Review DR 82
• Indie Hackers DR 81 (Bootstrapped founders · Free)
• AlternativeTo DR 79 (Software alternatives · Free + Paid)
• SaaSHub DR 79 (SaaS alternatives · Free + Paid)
• StackShare DR 79 (Dev stack & tools · Free)
• There’s an AI for That DR 77
• Peerlist DR 77 (Builder community · Free)
• BetaList DR 76
• ShowMeBestAI DR 76
• Starter Story DR 76
• Uneed DR 75
• Alternative Me DR 75
• Failory DR 75
• Mixergy DR 75
• LaunchIgniter DR 75
• Niche Pursuits DR 74
• ToolFame DR 74
• Privacy Tools DR 73
• Toolify AI DR 73
• StackSocial DR 73
• TinyLaunch DR 72
• FoundrList DR 72
• GrowthMentor DR 72
• Latka DR 72
• Futurepedia DR 72
• Tekpon DR 72
• Aura Plus Plus DR 71
• SideProjectors DR 70

DR 50-69 Solid (33 sites)

• TrustMRR DR 69
• Tiny Startup DR 69
• PeerPush DR 69
• PitchWall DR 69
• RocketHub DR 69
• Open Tools DR 68
• Next Gen Tools DR 67
• SaaS Pirate DR 67
• Serchen DR 67
• Indie Page DR 66
• Launch Directories DR 64
• Founder Reports DR 64
• DevHunt DR 63
• My First Million DR 63
• Stacker News DR 63
• LibHunt DR 62
• Microlaunch DR 61
• Scroll Launch DR 61
• StartupBase DR 60
• Dealify DR 59
• AI Agent Store DR 59
• IndieHunt DR 59
• SaaS Club DR 58
• EarlyHunt DR 58
• SaaS Genius DR 58
• The SaaS Podcast DR 58
• WIP DR 55
• Firsto DR 55
• AIxploria DR 55
• AI Tool Trek DR 55
• Affiliate Watch DR 52
• OpenAlternative DR 51
• FounderPass DR 50

Emerging (DR under 50) (25 sites)

• BotsFloor DR 49
• DealMirror DR 47
• Public APIs DR 45
• Startup Buffer DR 43
• That AI Collection DR 43
• Altern DR 42
• Wavel DR 42
• Appscribed DR 42
• KEN Moo DR 39
• Micro Founder DR 38
• API List DR 37
• Bootstrappers DR 37
• RankYourAI DR 35
• Powerusers DR 34
• SaaSZilla DR 33
• SEO Wins DR 32
• AI Parabellum DR 32
• OSS Gallery DR 31
• Startups FYI DR 31
• Boring Cash Cow DR 28
• Product Canyon DR 27
• Toolfolio DR 25
• Dan Recommends DR 22
• PromptZone DR 18
• SEOFAI DR 18

Frequently asked questions about free backlinks

Are these free backlinks really free?

Yes. Browsing this list is free, and most sites let you create a free profile or listing. A few offer paid upgrades, marked Free + Paid in the notes.

Are these links dofollow?

Not all of them. Many directories mark profile links nofollow or UGC. They still help with discovery, referral traffic, and brand searches. Dofollow editorial links come from outreach and guest posts.

How many should I submit each week?

Go slow. Pick 5 to 10 relevant sites from this free backlinks list each week and fill each profile properly. Submitting to all 128 in one day looks spammy and wastes the effort.

Can SEOGIX build backlinks for me?

Yes. We build manual backlinks from real websites, starting at $2 per link. Order on WhatsApp at +92 316 3287731 or see link building services.

Why trust SEOGIX?

SEOGIX is an SEO agency with 7+ years of practical experience, 30 five-star reviews on our homepage, and 1300+ projects completed. We published this free backlinks list because we believe good SEO starts with honest, useful information. When you are ready for links beyond these free backlinks, talk to us.