App Launcher
Overview
DR updated Sep 8, 2026App Launcher is a launch board — value comes from coordinated launch promotion and community upvotes, not passive long-term SEO. (free to submit, relatively easy submit)
App Launcher is free to list on, gives a nofollow link, and is best used for launch & referral traffic — with a low domain rating of 16.
- best for
- Launch & referral traffic
- strengths
- Launch-day visibilityFounder audienceEarly adopter traffic
- audience
- Makers launching new products
- fit
- App Launcher is a good fit for indie projects, SaaS products, AI tools, developer tools. Audience: Makers launching new products.
- expect
- Traffic
How to submit
- 01Open the site
applauncher.io in a new tab.
- 02Find the submit flow
Look for “Submit”, “Add product” or “List your startup” in the nav or footer.
- 03Fill in your listing
Name, tagline, description, URL, logo, screenshots. The Chrome extension fills these in one click.
- 04Pick the right category
Choose Launchpad or the closest fit so you reach the right audience.
- 05Submit and wait
Free listings are usually reviewed by hand — expect days to a few weeks.
SEO notes
Topical relevance matters: Launchpad directories help most when your product fits that category. Nofollow links still drive referral traffic and brand visibility.
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FAQ
Is App Launcher worth submitting to?
App Launcher is a launch board — value comes from coordinated launch promotion and community upvotes, not passive long-term SEO. (free to submit, relatively easy submit)
Does App Launcher give a dofollow or nofollow link?
App Launcher provides a nofollow link. It won't pass direct link equity, but it still drives referral traffic and helps brand discovery.
Is App Launcher free?
Yes — App Launcher offers a free way to get listed. Free listings are often reviewed manually, so approval can take from a few days to a few weeks.
What is App Launcher's domain rating (DR)?
App Launcher (applauncher.io) currently has a domain rating of 16 on Ahrefs' 0–100 scale — a low score. Higher DR generally means a stronger backlink profile, which is one signal of how much weight a link from the site may carry.