Developer Tools directories
Curated devtool lists read by engineers who distrust marketing. Ship docs and a demo before you submit.
Top picks 1
| # | directory | DR | link | price | verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Stackshare best for search visibility & seo · stackshare.io | 79 | Dofollow | Free | RECOMMENDED |
The rest, ranked 5
| # | directory | DR | link | price | verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 | DevHunt best for launch & referral traffic · devhunt.org | 62 | Dofollow | Paid | WORTH IT |
| 03 | PublicAPIs.dev best for community & founder reach · publicapis.dev | 45 | Dofollow | Free | OPTIONAL |
| 04 | Stack Overflow best for community & founder reach · stackoverflow.com | 92 | Nofollow | Free | LOW PRIORITY |
| 05 | Pipedream Sources best for community & founder reach · pipedream.com | 83 | Nofollow | Free | LOW PRIORITY |
| 06 | CyberSec Tools best for launch & referral traffic · cybersectools.com | 25 | Dofollow | Paid | LOW PRIORITY |
FAQ
How many developer tools directories are there?
SEOmade tracks 6 developer tools directories. 4 give a dofollow link and 4 are free to list on. The average domain rating is 64.
Which developer tools directory has the highest domain rating?
Stack Overflow has the highest domain rating in this category at DR 92. It is nofollow and free. Next is Pipedream Sources at DR 83.
Which developer tools directories should I submit to first?
Start with Stackshare, DevHunt, PublicAPIs.dev. They rank highest on the leaderboard because they combine a strong editorial tier and product fit with real domain rating — not just a high DR number.
Are developer tools directories free?
4 of the 6 are free; the other 2 charge for a listing or a faster review. Paying mostly buys speed or placement, not a stronger link.
Do developer tools directories give dofollow links?
4 of the 6 give a dofollow link that passes authority to your domain. The rest are nofollow, which still sends referral traffic and brand searches.