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Unsplash

unsplash.com
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94 Domain Rating
Dofollow Link type
Free Pricing
5/10 Difficulty

Overview

DR updated Jun 11, 2026

Unsplash is a free stock photo platform — you contribute photos, not list SaaS products.

Unsplash is free to list on, gives a followed (dofollow) link, and is best used for launch & referral traffic — with a very high domain rating of 94.

Strengths
Photo distributionVisual brand exposure
Audience

Designers needing stock photos

Watch out for

Photo platform — not a product directory

Expected outcomes
TrafficLinksSEO

How to submit

  1. 1
    Go to the site

    Open unsplash.com in a new tab.

  2. 2
    Find the submit flow

    Look for “Submit”, “Add Product”, “List your startup”, or similar in the nav or footer.

  3. 3
    Fill in your listing

    Product name, tagline, description, URL, logo, and screenshots — match what they ask for.

  4. 4
    Pick the right category

    Choose Directory (or the closest fit) so you reach the right audience.

  5. 5
    Submit and wait

    Free listings are often reviewed manually — expect a few days to several weeks.

SEO notes

Topical relevance matters: Directory directories tend to help most when your product fits that category. Dofollow links pass more equity to your domain.

Frequently asked questions

Is Unsplash worth submitting to?

Unsplash is a free stock photo platform — you contribute photos, not list SaaS products.

Does Unsplash give a dofollow or nofollow link?

Unsplash provides a dofollow link, which passes link equity to your domain and can support your SEO.

Is Unsplash free?

Yes — Unsplash 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 Unsplash's domain rating (DR)?

Unsplash (unsplash.com) currently has a domain rating of 94 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 Unsplash?

Photo platform — not a product directory