SideProjectors
Overview
DR updated Sep 8, 2026SideProjectors showcases side projects to an indie builder audience — low-friction exposure for MVPs and weekend projects with dofollow links.
SideProjectors is free to list on, gives a followed (dofollow) link, and is best used for community & founder reach — with a high domain rating of 71.
- best for
- Community & founder reach
- strengths
- Side-project showcaseIndie builder audienceDofollow listing
- audience
- Indie builders browsing side projects
- fit
- SideProjectors is a good fit for indie projects, developer tools, design tools. Audience: Indie builders browsing side projects.
- expect
- TrafficLinksSEO
How to submit
- 01Open the site
sideprojectors.com 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 Indie Hackers 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: Indie Hackers directories help most when your product fits that category. Dofollow links pass equity to your domain.
Similar directories
| # | directory | DR | link | price | verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 137 | Tiny Startups best for community & founder reach · tinystartups.com | 71 | Dofollow | Free | WORTH IT |
| 170 | Makerthrive best for community & founder reach · makerthrive.com | 50 | Dofollow | Free | WORTH IT |
| 185 | Startups.fyi best for community & founder reach · startups.fyi | 32 | Dofollow | Paid | WORTH IT |
| 285 | Indie Goodies best for community & founder reach · indiegoodies.com | 37 | Dofollow | Free | OPTIONAL |
| 363 | BuiltByIndies best for community & founder reach · builtbyindies.com | 33 | Dofollow | Free | OPTIONAL |
| 61 | WIP best for community & founder reach · wip.co | 56 | Nofollow | Paid | WORTH IT |
FAQ
Is SideProjectors worth submitting to?
SideProjectors showcases side projects to an indie builder audience — low-friction exposure for MVPs and weekend projects with dofollow links.
Does SideProjectors give a dofollow or nofollow link?
SideProjectors provides a dofollow link, which passes link equity to your domain and can support your SEO.
Is SideProjectors free?
Yes — SideProjectors 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 SideProjectors's domain rating (DR)?
SideProjectors (sideprojectors.com) currently has a domain rating of 71 on Ahrefs' 0–100 scale — a 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.