Softonic
Softonic is a paid listing, gives a nofollow link, and is best used for launch & referral traffic — with a very high domain rating of 86.
Overview
Softonic is a legacy software download portal — best for downloadable apps and desktop software, awkward fit for modern web-only SaaS.
- Download portal traffic
- Software catalog SEO
- International reach
Softonic is a good fit for developer tools. Audience: Users downloading desktop and mobile software.
Legacy download focus — web-only SaaS may not fit their catalog model
How to submit
- 1Open the site
softonic.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 Software Discovery or the closest fit so you reach the right audience.
- 5Submit and wait
Pick a paid tier and complete checkout for faster or guaranteed placement.
Topical relevance matters: Software Discovery 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 Softonic worth submitting to?
Softonic is a legacy software download portal — best for downloadable apps and desktop software, awkward fit for modern web-only SaaS.
Does Softonic give a dofollow or nofollow link?
Softonic provides a nofollow link. It won't pass direct link equity, but it still drives referral traffic and helps brand discovery.
Is Softonic free?
Softonic is a paid listing. You'll choose a tier and complete checkout, which usually means faster or guaranteed placement.
What is Softonic's domain rating (DR)?
Softonic (softonic.com) currently has a domain rating of 86 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 Softonic?
Legacy download focus — web-only SaaS may not fit their catalog model