Hackers Pad
Overview
DR updated Sep 8, 2026Hackers Pad reaches developers — share useful technical content, benchmarks, or open-source work, not drive-by ads. (nofollow listing, free to submit, DR 12 authority)
Hackers Pad is free to list on, gives a nofollow link, and is best used for community & founder reach — with a low domain rating of 8.
- best for
- Community & founder reach
- strengths
- Developer readershipTechnical credibilityPeer feedback
- audience
- Developers and technical builders
- fit
- Hackers Pad is a good fit for developer tools, SaaS products, AI tools. Audience: Developers and technical builders.
- watch out
- Lead with technical content or OSS contributions — bare promo posts get ignored
- expect
- Traffic
How to submit
- 01Open the site
hackerspad.net 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 Community 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: Community directories help most when your product fits that category. Nofollow links still drive referral traffic and brand visibility.
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FAQ
Is Hackers Pad worth submitting to?
Hackers Pad reaches developers — share useful technical content, benchmarks, or open-source work, not drive-by ads. (nofollow listing, free to submit, DR 12 authority)
Does Hackers Pad give a dofollow or nofollow link?
Hackers Pad provides a nofollow link. It won't pass direct link equity, but it still drives referral traffic and helps brand discovery.
Is Hackers Pad free?
Yes — Hackers Pad 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 Hackers Pad's domain rating (DR)?
Hackers Pad (hackerspad.net) currently has a domain rating of 8 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.
What should I watch out for with Hackers Pad?
Lead with technical content or OSS contributions — bare promo posts get ignored