Startups.watch
Startups.watch is free to list on, gives a followed (dofollow) link, and is best used for qualified leads — with a modest domain rating of 39.
Overview
Startups.watch distributes through a platform marketplace — fit depends on real integration or workflow value inside that ecosystem. (dofollow listing, free to submit, relatively easy submit, DR 29 authority)
- Platform distribution
- Integration discovery
- Existing user base
Startups.watch is a good fit for SaaS products, b2b. Audience: Users of the parent platform.
How to submit
- 1Open the site
startups.watch 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 Marketplace or the closest fit so you reach the right audience.
- 5Submit and wait
Free listings are usually reviewed by hand — expect days to a few weeks.
Topical relevance matters: Marketplace directories help most when your product fits that category. Dofollow links pass equity to your domain.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Startups.watch worth submitting to?
Startups.watch distributes through a platform marketplace — fit depends on real integration or workflow value inside that ecosystem. (dofollow listing, free to submit, relatively easy submit, DR 29 authority)
Does Startups.watch give a dofollow or nofollow link?
Startups.watch provides a dofollow link, which passes link equity to your domain and can support your SEO.
Is Startups.watch free?
Yes — Startups.watch 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 Startups.watch's domain rating (DR)?
Startups.watch (startups.watch) currently has a domain rating of 39 on Ahrefs' 0–100 scale — a modest score. Higher DR generally means a stronger backlink profile, which is one signal of how much weight a link from the site may carry.