Hotfrog
Hotfrog is free to list on, gives a nofollow link, and is best used for search visibility & seo — with a very high domain rating of 81.
Overview
Hotfrog is for local brick-and-mortar businesses — not for listing SaaS or digital products. (free to submit)
- Local SEO citations
Hotfrog is a good fit for a range of products. Audience: Local consumers searching nearby businesses.
Wrong fit for SaaS — only relevant if you have a physical local business
How to submit
- 1Open the site
hotfrog.com in a new tab.
- 2Find the submit flow
Look for “Submit”, “Add product” or “List your startup” in the nav or footer.
- 3Fill in your listing
Name, tagline, description, URL, logo, screenshots. The Chrome extension fills these in one click.
- 4Pick the right category
Choose General Directory or the closest fit so you reach the right audience.
- 5Submit and wait
Free listings are usually reviewed by hand — expect days to a few weeks.
Topical relevance matters: General Directory directories help most when your product fits that category. Nofollow links still drive referral traffic and brand visibility.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hotfrog worth submitting to?
Hotfrog is for local brick-and-mortar businesses — not for listing SaaS or digital products. (free to submit)
Does Hotfrog give a dofollow or nofollow link?
Hotfrog provides a nofollow link. It won't pass direct link equity, but it still drives referral traffic and helps brand discovery.
Is Hotfrog free?
Yes — Hotfrog 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 Hotfrog's domain rating (DR)?
Hotfrog (hotfrog.com) currently has a domain rating of 81 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 Hotfrog?
Wrong fit for SaaS — only relevant if you have a physical local business