The TechMap is a community platform — success requires value-first participation in the right subcommunity, not promotional link drops. (free to submit, relatively easy submit)
The TechMap is free to list on, gives a nofollow link, and is best used for community & founder reach — with a low domain rating of 15.
Low priority best for Community & founder reach
Topic-based online communities
Promotional posts often get removed — lead with discussion, demos, or help
Open thetechmap.com 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 Community (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: Community directories tend to help most when your product fits that category. Nofollow links still drive referral traffic and brand visibility.
The TechMap is a community platform — success requires value-first participation in the right subcommunity, not promotional link drops. (free to submit, relatively easy submit)
The TechMap provides a nofollow link. It won't pass direct link equity, but it still drives referral traffic and helps brand discovery.
Yes — The TechMap 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.
The TechMap (thetechmap.com) currently has a domain rating of 15 on Ahrefs' 0–100 scale — a low score. Higher DR generally means a stronger backlink profile, which is one signal of how much weight a link from the site may carry.
Promotional posts often get removed — lead with discussion, demos, or help