Directory Hunt is a weekly launchpad for niche directories and micro SaaS products, providing dofollow backlinks, SEO improvements, and early exposure to a community of 900+ builders.
What is Directory Hunt?
Directory Hunt is a platform where makers submit their niche directories or micro SaaS projects to gain visibility, dofollow backlinks, and community feedback. Each week, new submissions are featured, and the top three winners earn badges and additional backlinks. The platform is built by a team of indie makers who understand the challenges of launching and discovering niche resources.
Key Features
- Weekly competitions — Projects are automatically entered into weekly rounds with a countdown timer; top 3 winners receive badges and dofollow backlinks.
- Dofollow backlinks — Every listed project gets a dofollow backlink from a site with Domain Rating 39 (DR39), boosting SEO.
- Featured placements — Winning projects are featured prominently on the homepage for increased visibility.
- Free submission — Submit your directory or micro SaaS for free with no hidden costs.
- Community of 900+ builders — Join an engaged audience of indie hackers, solopreneurs, and creators.
- Search and filter — Browse projects by category (e.g., SaaS, AI, Productivity) and pricing model (Free, Freemium, Paid).
- Inspiration hub — Explore the best weekly projects and featured products to discover what others are building.
Who is it for?
- Indie hackers and solopreneurs — Launch a new directory or micro SaaS to gain early traction and backlinks.
- Content creators — Promote niche resources (e.g., AI tools, newsletters) to an audience of builders.
- Marketers — List niche directories to improve domain authority and drive organic traffic.
What can you do with Directory Hunt?
- Launch a new directory — Submit your project in minutes and get it in front of thousands of builders.
- Gain dofollow backlinks — Each submission earns a backlink from a high-authority site, improving your SEO.
- Discover inspiration — Browse the best weekly projects and featured products to validate your own ideas.
How does it work?
- Click "Launch a Project" on the homepage.
- Fill in your project details: name, description, category, pricing, and logo.
- Your project appears in the weekly round, where users can upvote.
- At the end of each week, the top 3 upvoted projects win badges and are featured.
Pricing
Submission is free; the platform operates on a freemium model with optional promotional features (implied by tags).
FAQ
Is Directory Hunt free?
Yes, submitting your directory or micro SaaS is completely free. There are no charges for listing or participating in weekly competitions.
How do I submit my project?
Visit directoryhunt.org and click the "Launch a Project" button. Fill out the submission form with your project's name, description, category, pricing model, and logo.
What happens after submission?
Your project is added to the current weekly round. Builders can view, upvote, and share it. At the end of the week, the top 3 most upvoted projects are featured on the homepage.
How are winners chosen?
Winners are determined by the number of upvotes received during the weekly round. The top 3 projects receive badges and additional dofollow backlinks.
What are dofollow backlinks?
Dofollow backlinks are links that pass SEO authority from the linking site to yours. Directory Hunt provides dofollow backlinks from a DR39 domain, helping improve your site's search engine rankings.
