Mad Genius
Overview
DR updated Sep 8, 2026Mad Genius catalogs AI tools — buyers browse by category, so sharp use-case positioning beats generic “AI-powered” claims. (dofollow listing, free to submit, relatively easy submit, DR 9 authority)
Mad Genius is free to list on, gives a followed (dofollow) link, and is best used for launch & referral traffic — with a low domain rating of 15.
- best for
- Launch & referral traffic
- strengths
- AI tool discoveryCategory browse trafficNiche AI search
- audience
- People hunting AI tools by use case
- fit
- Mad Genius is a good fit for AI tools, SaaS products. Audience: People hunting AI tools by use case.
- expect
- LinksSEO
How to submit
- 01Open the site
madgenius.co 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 AI Directory 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: AI Directory directories help most when your product fits that category. Dofollow links pass equity to your domain.
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FAQ
Is Mad Genius worth submitting to?
Mad Genius catalogs AI tools — buyers browse by category, so sharp use-case positioning beats generic “AI-powered” claims. (dofollow listing, free to submit, relatively easy submit, DR 9 authority)
Does Mad Genius give a dofollow or nofollow link?
Mad Genius provides a dofollow link, which passes link equity to your domain and can support your SEO.
Is Mad Genius free?
Yes — Mad Genius 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 Mad Genius's domain rating (DR)?
Mad Genius (madgenius.co) currently has a domain rating of 15 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.