On Startups is a community channel — participate authentically and add value before mentioning your product. (nofollow listing, free to submit)
On Startups is free to list on, gives a nofollow link, and is best used for community & founder reach — with a very high domain rating of 99.
Optional — verify fit best for Community & founder reach
Topic-specific community members
Open linkedin.com in a new tab.
Look for “Submit”, “Add Product”, “List your startup”, or similar in the nav or footer.
Product name, tagline, description, URL, logo, and screenshots — match what they ask for.
Choose Community (or the closest fit) so you reach the right audience.
Free listings are often reviewed manually — expect a few days to several weeks.
Topical relevance matters: Community directories tend to help most when your product fits that category. Nofollow links still drive referral traffic and brand visibility.
On Startups is a community channel — participate authentically and add value before mentioning your product. (nofollow listing, free to submit)
On Startups provides a nofollow link. It won't pass direct link equity, but it still drives referral traffic and helps brand discovery.
Yes — On Startups 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.
On Startups (linkedin.com) currently has a domain rating of 99 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.