Stack Overflow
Overview
DR updated Sep 8, 2026Stack Overflow reaches developers through content and community — lead with docs, demos, and technical honesty, not marketing fluff. (free to submit)
Stack Overflow is free to list on, gives a nofollow link, and is best used for community & founder reach — with a very high domain rating of 92.
- best for
- Community & founder reach
- strengths
- Developer audienceTechnical credibilityContent-driven discovery
- audience
- Developers & engineering teams
- fit
- Stack Overflow is a good fit for developer tools, SaaS products, AI tools. Audience: Developers & engineering teams.
- expect
- TrafficSEO
How to submit
- 01Open the site
stackoverflow.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 Developer Tools 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: Developer Tools directories help most when your product fits that category. Nofollow links still drive referral traffic and brand visibility.
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FAQ
Is Stack Overflow worth submitting to?
Stack Overflow reaches developers through content and community — lead with docs, demos, and technical honesty, not marketing fluff. (free to submit)
Does Stack Overflow give a dofollow or nofollow link?
Stack Overflow provides a nofollow link. It won't pass direct link equity, but it still drives referral traffic and helps brand discovery.
Is Stack Overflow free?
Yes — Stack Overflow 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 Stack Overflow's domain rating (DR)?
Stack Overflow (stackoverflow.com) 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.