WIP
Overview
DR updated Sep 8, 2026WIP (Work In Progress) is a maker community for shipping streaks — visibility comes from active shipping logs and community engagement, not passive listing.
WIP is a paid listing, gives a nofollow link, and is best used for community & founder reach — with a solid domain rating of 56.
- best for
- Community & founder reach
- strengths
- Maker accountabilityShipping communityPeer feedback
- audience
- Indie makers tracking shipped work
- fit
- WIP is a good fit for indie projects, developer tools, SaaS products. Audience: Indie makers tracking shipped work.
- watch out
- Paid community — engagement required for visibility
- expect
- TrafficSEO
How to submit
- 01Open the site
wip.co 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 Indie Hackers or the closest fit so you reach the right audience.
- 05Submit and wait
Pick a paid tier and complete checkout for faster or guaranteed placement.
SEO notes
Topical relevance matters: Indie Hackers directories help most when your product fits that category. Nofollow links still drive referral traffic and brand visibility.
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FAQ
Is WIP worth submitting to?
WIP (Work In Progress) is a maker community for shipping streaks — visibility comes from active shipping logs and community engagement, not passive listing.
Does WIP give a dofollow or nofollow link?
WIP provides a nofollow link. It won't pass direct link equity, but it still drives referral traffic and helps brand discovery.
Is WIP free?
WIP is a paid listing. You'll choose a tier and complete checkout, which usually means faster or guaranteed placement.
What is WIP's domain rating (DR)?
WIP (wip.co) currently has a domain rating of 56 on Ahrefs' 0–100 scale — a solid 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 WIP?
Paid community — engagement required for visibility