The Startup OG distribution index
Places to list and promote your startup.
Explore 1,301 directory submission sites, communities, review platforms and media opportunities that can help people discover what you build.
1,301
opportunities in one list
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Every opportunity, in one place.
Your first 100 customers may be looking in places like these. Find the sites your buyers already use, then check each site’s submission rules before you list.
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Sort and track all 1,301 sites in one place, with links, categories, notes and Domain Ratings where available.
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A good place to begin
Six places founders often start.
Start with the ones that fit your product, then explore more opportunities in the list above.
Turn a list into distribution
A better way to work through 1,301 sites.
Domain Rating helps with research, but a relevant audience and a useful profile matter more. Start with the sites that fit what you build.
Read the directory submission guide01
Choose for fit
Prioritize directories and communities your likely customers already use.
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Make each profile useful
Use a clear description, relevant category, current link and real product details.
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Track what works
Give each placement a distinct UTM link, then compare visits and conversions.
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Frequently asked questions
How to use directory submission sites
What are directory submission sites?
They are sites where a startup can submit a product or company profile for discovery. This index also includes review platforms, communities, launch sites and media opportunities. Use the category filter to find the type that fits your goal.
Where should I list a new startup first?
Start with sites where your likely buyers already search or ask for recommendations. Pick a few relevant product directories, review sites or niche communities, and make each submission useful and complete.
Are these startup directories free to submit to?
Some offer free submissions; others charge, review applications or require an existing product profile. Pricing and acceptance rules change, so open each site and check its current terms before spending time on a submission.
Do directory backlinks improve SEO?
A relevant listing can help people discover your product and may earn a useful link. Sites choose their own link attributes, and no listing guarantees search rankings. Focus on quality, relevance and referral traffic before Domain Rating alone.
Can listings help me find my first 100 customers?
They can put your product in front of people already browsing or comparing tools. Choose sites that match your audience, write a useful profile, then track visits and signups with a distinct UTM link for each placement.
How do I download the full directory list?
Use the download form on this page to get the spreadsheet. It includes all the sites, their links, categories, notes and Domain Ratings where available.