Currently tracking 163 Developer Tools directories · Last updated
Category hub · 2026
Best Developer Tools Directories
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Developer tools live or die on credibility: engineers trust peer lists, open-source directories, and technical communities more than generic ads. Directory placements put your repo, CLI, or API where builders already hunt for solutions.
Strong dev directories emphasize docs, quickstarts, and clear differentiation from adjacent tools. Weak submissions read like marketing fluff and get ignored by moderators and users alike.
Use this hub to find technical directories ranked by domain rating, with direct paths to per-site submission requirements.
Directories ranked by domain rating
Click a name for submission requirements, timelines, and FAQs on the detail page.
| Directory | DR | Catalog category | Submission | Link type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pagespeed | 100 | SEOTool | Free | Dofollow |
| Search | 100 | SEOTool | Free | Nofollow |
| Ads | 100 | SEOTool | Free | Nofollow |
| Tagmanager | 100 | SEOTool | Free | Nofollow |
| Analytics | 100 | SEOTool | Free | Nofollow |
| Advertising | 99 | SEOTool | Free | Nofollow |
| Ads | 98 | SEOTool | Free | Nofollow |
| Business | 98 | SEOTool | Free | Nofollow |
| Ads | 96 | SEOTool | Free | Nofollow |
| Github | 96 | Tech & Developer | Free | Dofollow |
| Ads | 95 | SEOTool | Free | Nofollow |
| Slideshare | 95 | Tech & Developer | Free | Nofollow |
| Promotedpins | 94 | SEOTool | Free | Nofollow |
| Business | 94 | SEOTool | Free | Nofollow |
| Ads | 94 | SEOTool | Free | Nofollow |
| Behance | 93 | Tech & Developer | Free | Dofollow |
| Scribd | 93 | Tech & Developer | Free | Nofollow |
| App | 93 | SEOTool | Free | Nofollow |
| Quora | 92 | SEOTool | Free | Nofollow |
| Business | 91 | SEOTool | Free | Nofollow |
| Codepen | 91 | Tech & Developer | Free | Dofollow |
| Slashdot | 91 | Tech & Developer | Free | Nofollow |
| Ycombinator | 90 | Tech & Developer | Paid | Dofollow |
| Business | 90 | SEOTool | Paid | Nofollow |
| Gitlab | 90 | Tech & Developer | Paid | Dofollow |
| Softonic | 89 | Tech & Developer | Paid | Nofollow |
| Sitepoint | 89 | Tech & Developer | Paid | Nofollow |
| Zoho | 88 | SEOTool | Paid | Nofollow |
| Dribbble | 88 | Tech & Developer | Paid | Dofollow |
| Semrush | 87 | SEOTool | Paid | Nofollow |
| Awwwards | 85 | Tech & Developer | Paid | Dofollow |
| Ahrefs | 85 | SEOTool | Paid | Nofollow |
| Jsfiddle | 85 | Tech & Developer | Paid | Dofollow |
| Yoast | 85 | SEOTool | Paid | Nofollow |
| Moz | 85 | SEOTool | Paid | Nofollow |
| Pypi | 85 | Tech & Developer | Paid | Dofollow |
| Dev | 84 | Tech & Developer | Paid | Dofollow |
| Advertise | 83 | SEOTool | Paid | Nofollow |
| Hackernoon | 82 | Tech & Developer | Paid | Dofollow |
| Gtmetrix | 82 | SEOTool | Paid | Nofollow |
| Dzone | 82 | Tech & Developer | Paid | Dofollow |
| Tailwindapp | 80 | SEOTool | Paid | Nofollow |
| Majestic | 80 | SEOTool | Paid | Nofollow |
| Appadvice | 80 | Tech & Developer | Paid | Nofollow |
| Ubersuggest | 80 | SEOTool | Paid | Nofollow |
| Rankmath | 80 | SEOTool | Paid | Dofollow |
| Replit | 79 | Tech & Developer | Paid | Dofollow |
| Screamingfrog | 78 | SEOTool | Paid | Nofollow |
| Agorapulse | 78 | SEOTool | Paid | Nofollow |
| Serpstat | 78 | SEOTool | Paid | Nofollow |
How to choose
Favor sites where your ideal user already contributes—GitHub-adjacent lists, devtool newsletters, and technical forums beat broad business directories for early traction.
Lead submissions with time-to-first-value: install command, sandbox link, or copy-paste snippet. Developers forgive small teams; they do not forgive vague promises.
If the directory allows open-source badges or pricing tiers, show them. Transparency reduces moderator back-and-forth.
Track signups by referrer. Double down on directories that send activated users, not just landing page views.
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Frequently asked questions
- Should dev tools submit to non-technical directories?
- Yes, but after core technical hubs. Business-facing lists help SEO breadth; technical lists drive qualified trials.
- What assets do dev directories require?
- Expect logos, screenshots, docs links, and sometimes a public changelog or GitHub URL.
- Do devtool listings help SEO?
- They can, especially when combined with content and docs SEO. Check dofollow status per listing on AjLaunch.
- How long do approvals take?
- Automated directories may approve in days; editorial technical sites often need one to two weeks.
- Are CLI and API products accepted?
- Most developer directories accept them if documentation proves real utility—see each linked profile for nuances.
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