SourceForge is a legacy open-source hub — high DR but dated UX; best for OSS projects, dev tools with downloads, not typical cloud SaaS.
SourceForge is free to list on, gives a followed (dofollow) link, and is best used for backlink & citation — with a very high domain rating of 92.
Worth submitting best for Backlink & citation
Developers downloading open-source software
Feels legacy — cloud-only SaaS without downloads is a weak fit
Open sourceforge.net 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 Open Source (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: Open Source directories tend to help most when your product fits that category. Dofollow links pass more equity to your domain.
SourceForge is a legacy open-source hub — high DR but dated UX; best for OSS projects, dev tools with downloads, not typical cloud SaaS.
SourceForge provides a dofollow link, which passes link equity to your domain and can support your SEO.
Yes — SourceForge 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.
SourceForge (sourceforge.net) currently has a domain rating of 92 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.
Feels legacy — cloud-only SaaS without downloads is a weak fit