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GitHub Showcase

GitHub Showcase is free to list on, gives a nofollow link, and is best used for launch & referral traffic — with a very high domain rating of 97.

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LOW PRIORITY #654 of 1001 Open Source Nofollow Free github.com ↗
Domain rating 97/100
Link Nofollow
Price Free
Difficulty 8/10 · hard
Traffic rank #19

Overview

DR updated Sep 8, 2026

GitHub Showcase serves open-source and downloadable software — best when you have repos, releases, or a dev-tool story. (free to submit, hard approval bar)

Best forLaunch & referral traffic
AudienceDevelopers & open-source users
What you can expectTrafficSEO
Strengths
  • OSS credibility
  • Developer downloads
  • Technical audience
Is it a fit?

GitHub Showcase is a good fit for developer tools. Audience: Developers & open-source users.

Watch out

Pure SaaS web apps without OSS angle may feel out of place

How to submit

General guide · 5 steps
  1. 1
    Open the site

    github.com in a new tab.

  2. 2
    Find the submit flow

    Look for “Submit”, “Add product” or “List your startup” in the nav or footer.

  3. 3
    Fill in your listing

    Name, tagline, description, URL, logo, screenshots. The Chrome extension fills these in one click.

  4. 4
    Pick the right category

    Choose Open Source or the closest fit so you reach the right audience.

  5. 5
    Submit and wait

    Free listings are usually reviewed by hand — expect days to a few weeks.

Skip the typing. The SEOmade Chrome extension autofills your listing on GitHub Showcase.
SEO notes

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Frequently asked questions

Is GitHub Showcase worth submitting to?

GitHub Showcase serves open-source and downloadable software — best when you have repos, releases, or a dev-tool story. (free to submit, hard approval bar)

Does GitHub Showcase give a dofollow or nofollow link?

GitHub Showcase provides a nofollow link. It won't pass direct link equity, but it still drives referral traffic and helps brand discovery.

Is GitHub Showcase free?

Yes — GitHub Showcase 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 GitHub Showcase's domain rating (DR)?

GitHub Showcase (github.com) currently has a domain rating of 97 on Ahrefs' 0–100 scale — a very high score. Higher DR generally means a stronger backlink profile, which is one signal of how much weight a link from the site may carry.

What should I watch out for with GitHub Showcase?

Pure SaaS web apps without OSS angle may feel out of place