Takes creators, startups.Takes creators, startups.
14searchesFreeSelf-serve
In Google’s top 10: 14of 399
Best position: #1
Terms: FreeSelf-serve
App stores, communities and consumer platforms
App and extension stores, podcast and newsletter directories, deal marketplaces, communities and consumer review sites. Rules differ a lot: communities ban self-promotion that app stores expect.
- 44
- in this list
- 36
- show up in our searches
- 31
- free to list
- 37
- with a submit page
Ordered by how often each one showed up in 399 searches for 100 types of business (Google, US, checked Oct 20, 2026). How we rank
Before you submit: Read each community’s self-promotion rules before posting. A removed post can get the account banned.
44 directories
Rank 2
r/smallbusiness
Watch out. Read each subreddit's self-promotion rules before posting. Get listedReddit community: 2.6M members; small business owners.Reddit community: 2.6M members; small business owners.
4searchesFree
In Google’s top 10: 4of 399
Best position: #2
Terms: Free
In Google’s top 10: 3of 399
Best position: #1
Terms: EditorialEditor’s pick
Reddit community: 830K members; SaaS founders and buyers.Reddit community: 830K members; SaaS founders and buyers.
3searchesFree
In Google’s top 10: 3of 399
Best position: #1
Terms: Free
Review site for nonprofits; claim your profile, invite reviews.Review site for nonprofits.
3searchesFreeSelf-serve
In Google’s top 10: 3of 399
Best position: #5
Terms: FreeSelf-serve
Rank 6
r/selfhosted
Watch out. Read each subreddit's self-promotion rules before posting. Get listedReddit community: 858K members; ideal for self-hostable/open-source tools.Reddit community: 858K members.
2searchesFree
In Google’s top 10: 2of 399
Best position: #3
Terms: Free
Author profiles on the largest book discovery community.Author profiles on the largest book discovery community.
2searchesFreeSelf-serve
In Google’s top 10: 2of 399
Best position: #7
Terms: FreeSelf-serve
Large web3 dapp and tooling directory run by Alchemy.Large web3 dapp and tooling directory run by Alchemy.
2searchesEditor’s pick
In Google’s top 10: 2of 399
Best position: #1
Terms: Editor’s pick
The main Reddit community for Mac app launches and recommendations.The main Reddit community for Mac app launches.
2searchesFree
In Google’s top 10: 2of 399
Best position: #2
Terms: Free
Reddit community: 383K members; Shopify merchants and app developers.Reddit community: 383K members.
2searchesFree
In Google’s top 10: 2of 399
Best position: #2
Terms: Free
Rank 11
r/ecommerce
Watch out. Read each subreddit's self-promotion rules before posting. Get listedReddit community: 684K members; ecommerce operators.Reddit community: 684K members; ecommerce operators.
2searchesFree
In Google’s top 10: 2of 399
Best position: #9
Terms: Free
Leading marketplace for handmade, vintage and digital goods.Leading marketplace for handmade, vintage.
2searchesPaid
In Google’s top 10: 2of 399
Best position: #7
Terms: Paid
Wholesale marketplace connecting brands with independent retailers.Wholesale marketplace connecting brands.
2searchesPaidApplication
In Google’s top 10: 2of 399
Best position: #4
Terms: PaidApplication
Largest US charity evaluator; ratings influence donor decisions.Largest US charity evaluator.
2searchesEditorialEditor’s pick
In Google’s top 10: 2of 399
Best position: #3
Terms: EditorialEditor’s pick
Rank 15
r/Entrepreneur
Watch out. Read each subreddit's self-promotion rules before posting. Get listedReddit community: 5.3M members; very large, self-promo restricted.Reddit community: 5.3M members.
1searchFree
In Google’s top 10: 1of 399
Best position: #3
Terms: Free
Large browser-game portal with a self-serve developer portal and revenue share.Large browser-game portal.
1searchFreeTakes days
In Google’s top 10: 1of 399
Best position: #2
Terms: FreeTakes days
Leading crypto data aggregator; a listing makes your token discoverable to traders.Leading crypto data aggregator.
1searchFree tierTakes days
In Google’s top 10: 1of 399
Best position: #3
Terms: Free tierTakes days
Large developer blogging community; launch posts and tutorials reach developers.Large developer blogging community.
1searchFreeSelf-serve
In Google’s top 10: 1of 399
Best position: #1
Terms: FreeSelf-serve
Charity research organisation; recommendation is editorial and highly selective.Charity research organisation.
1searchEditorialEditor’s pick
In Google’s top 10: 1of 399
Best position: #5
Terms: EditorialEditor’s pick
Lifetime-deal store launching new software deals twice a week.Lifetime-deal store launching new software deals twice a…
1searchEditor’s pick
In Google’s top 10: 1of 399
Best position: #4
Terms: Editor’s pick
Rank 21
r/EntrepreneurRideAlong
Watch out. Read each subreddit's self-promotion rules before posting. Get listedReddit community: 735K members; founders sharing journeys.Reddit community: 735K members; founders sharing journeys.
1searchFree
In Google’s top 10: 1of 399
Best position: #2
Terms: Free
Rank 22
r/Newsletters
Watch out. Read each subreddit's self-promotion rules before posting. Get listedReddit community: 15K members; newsletter writers and readers.Reddit community: 15K members.
1searchFree
In Google’s top 10: 1of 399
Best position: #2
Terms: Free
Large web-dev community; Showoff Saturday allows project posts.Large web-dev community; Showoff Saturday allows project…
1searchFree
In Google’s top 10: 1of 399
Best position: #5
Terms: Free
Largest open indie games marketplace.Largest open indie games marketplace.
1searchFreeInstant
In Google’s top 10: 1of 399
Best position: #4
Terms: FreeInstant
The default US classifieds site; services listings drive local leads.The default US classifieds site.
1searchFree tierSelf-serve
In Google’s top 10: 1of 399
Best position: #7
Terms: Free tierSelf-serve
Largest open course marketplace.Largest open course marketplace.
1searchFreeTakes days
In Google’s top 10: 1of 399
Best position: #4
Terms: FreeTakes days
Tech publication with 50k+ contributors.Tech publication with 50k+ contributors.
1searchFree tierEditor’s pick
In Google’s top 10: 1of 399
Best position: #5
Terms: Free tierEditor’s pick
Takes creators, newsletters, podcasts.Takes creators, newsletters, podcasts.
1searchPaidEditor’s pick
In Google’s top 10: 1of 399
Best position: #3
Terms: PaidEditor’s pick
Leading open DeFi TVL dashboard; listing via an open-source adapter PR.Leading open DeFi TVL dashboard.
1searchFreePull request
In Google’s top 10: 1of 399
Best position: #1
Terms: FreePull request
Takes crypto and web3 projects.Takes crypto and web3 projects.
1searchTerms on their site
In Google’s top 10: 1of 399
Best position: #9
Terms: Terms on their site
Daily tech deals store that syndicates deals to publisher shops.Daily tech deals store that syndicates deals to…
1searchSubmit page found
In Google’s top 10: 1of 399
Best position: #8
Terms: Submit page found
Leading bootcamp review and comparison site.Leading bootcamp review and comparison site.
1searchFree tierSelf-serve
In Google’s top 10: 1of 399
Best position: #3
Terms: Free tierSelf-serve
Deals site for web designers, developers, marketers and bloggers.Deals site for web designers, developers, marketers.
1searchEditor’s pick
In Google’s top 10: 1of 399
Best position: #3
Terms: Editor’s pick
Large SEO and digital-marketing Slack community.Large SEO and digital-marketing Slack community.
1searchApplication
In Google’s top 10: 1of 399
Best position: #5
Terms: Application
Directory of online communities by topic.Directory of online communities by topic.
1searchFree tierEditor’s pick
In Google’s top 10: 1of 399
Best position: #7
Terms: Free tierEditor’s pick
Topic-organised newsletter directory with sponsorship/cross-promo tools.Topic-organised newsletter directory.
1searchFree tierEditor’s pick
In Google’s top 10: 1of 399
Best position: #7
Terms: Free tierEditor’s pick
Subscription bundle of curated Mac and iOS apps.Subscription bundle of curated Mac and iOS apps.
In AI Overviews onlyFreeEditor’s pick
In Google’s top 10: AI Overview
Best position:
Terms: FreeEditor’s pick
Podcast database with creator/guest credits and ratings.Podcast database with creator/guest credits and ratings.
In AI Overviews onlyFree tier
In Google’s top 10: AI Overview
Best position:
Terms: Free tier
Get your show on Spotify, regardless of where it is hosted.Get your show on Spotify, regardless of.
Not seenFreeInstant
In Google’s top 10: Not seen
Best position:
Terms: FreeInstant
Second major PC storefront with self-publishing open to developers.Second major PC storefront.
Not seenPaidTakes weeks
In Google’s top 10: Not seen
Best position:
Terms: PaidTakes weeks
Enrolment lets your charity appear on PayPal and partner platforms for donations.Enrolment lets your charity appear on PayPal.
Not seenFreeTakes days
In Google’s top 10: Not seen
Best position:
Terms: FreeTakes days
One of the largest global marketplaces.One of the largest global marketplaces.
Not seenFree tierSelf-serve
In Google’s top 10: Not seen
Best position:
Terms: Free tierSelf-serve
Claim your nonprofit so supporters can fundraise for it on GoFundMe.Claim your nonprofit so supporters can fundraise.
Not seenFreeTakes days
In Google’s top 10: Not seen
Best position:
Terms: FreeTakes days
Creator discovery page on Buy Me a Coffee.Creator discovery page on Buy Me a Coffee.
Not seenFreeSelf-serve
In Google’s top 10: Not seen
Best position:
Terms: FreeSelf-serve
Other kinds of directory
- AI tool directories 10 directories AI tool, agent and GPT directories Top: Awesome MCP Servers, MCP.so, MCP Market
- Launch & startup sites 10 directories Launch days, startup directories and databases Top: Product Hunt, Indie Hackers, AppSumo
- SaaS & software reviews 10 directories Software review, comparison and alternatives sites Top: Indeed Company Pages, G2, GoodFirms
- Local business directories 24 directories Maps, review sites, citations and aggregators Top: Yelp, Instagram, Facebook Pages
- Industry directories 114 directories Directories for one trade or profession Top: Tripadvisor, Thumbtack, Houzz
- B2B & agency directories 17 directories Agencies, IT firms, suppliers and partner programs Top: Upwork Agencies, Thomasnet, Techreviewer
- Developer marketplaces 21 directories Registries, IDE marketplaces, MCP and awesome lists Top: Notion Marketplace, Chrome Web Store, Figma Community
Before you submit
Read each community’s self-promotion rules before posting. A removed post can get the account banned.
How the order works
We ran 399 searches the way customers search (Google, US, desktop, Oct 20, 2026) and counted how often each directory landed in the first ten results. That count sets the order. Site popularity only breaks ties.
What the list leaves out
Each row shows only what we confirmed. Where we have not confirmed the cost or how listing works, the row says only whether we found a submit page. Link types from other published lists stay off the rows until we test them.
Know one we missed?
Send it in, or read the methodology. Sponsored placements are always labelled.
What our 399 searches found
One square per search, darker when more directories were in the first ten results (Google, US).
Local businesses · 276 searches 93% had a directory
256 of 276 local businesses searches had at least one directory in the first ten results.
Online products · 123 searches 67% had a directory
82 of 123 online products searches had at least one directory in the first ten results.