Submit Your Startup to Awesomeindie
awesomeindie.com · Launchpads & Startups ✓ DR verified via Ahrefs
28Domain Rating
#114/145Category rank
FreePricing
NofollowLink type
#114In category
Key facts
- Awesomeindie (awesomeindie.com) is a startup launch platform with a Domain Rating of 28/100 (Ahrefs, verified June 12, 2026).
- It ranks #114 of 145 in Launchpads & Startups tracked by Clakr, 17 points below the category average of DR 44.8.
- Listing is Free; links are Nofollow.
- What it's known for: Launch-day visibility.
- 62% of Launchpads & Startups are free and 65% offer dofollow links.
Last verified: June 12, 2026 · Source: Clakr directory dataset (1,057 directories) + Ahrefs Domain Rating
Awesomeindie vs. the average directory
| Metric | Awesomeindie | Avg. Launchpads & Startups (145) | Avg. all (1,057) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domain Rating | 28 | 44.8 | 51.7 |
| Pricing | Free | 62% free | |
| Link type | Nofollow | 65% dofollow |
Domain Rating is Ahrefs' 0 to 100 measure of a site's backlink authority. Learn how DR works.
How to submit your startup to Awesomeindie
- Open awesomeindie.com and locate the submit / add product page (create an account if required).
- Prepare your assets: logo, short tagline, description and screenshots. Reuse the same kit across directories to move fast.
- Submit your startup, then watch for a confirmation or review email.
- Track it in Clakr: mark Awesomeindie as Submitted, then Published, and save the link to your live post.
Top 10 Launchpads & Startups by Domain Rating
| # | Directory | DR | Link | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hacker News | 91 | Nofollow | Free |
| #2 | Product Hunt | 91 | Nofollow | Free |
| #3 | Crunchbase | 91 | Dofollow | Free |
| #4 | Mashable | 91 | Nofollow | Free |
| #5 | Spotlight By Y Combinator | 91 | Nofollow | Free |
| #6 | Wellfound (Angellist) | 87 | Dofollow | Free |
| #7 | Built In | 86 | Nofollow | Free |
| #8 | Startup Fame | 83 | Dofollow | Paid |
| #9 | Fazier | 82 | Dofollow | Freemium |
| #10 | Twelve Tools | 81 | Dofollow | Free |
Frequently asked questions
Is Awesomeindie free to submit to?
Yes, listing your startup on Awesomeindie is free.
Does Awesomeindie give dofollow backlinks?
No, links from Awesomeindie are nofollow. The value is referral traffic, brand mentions and visibility rather than direct link equity.
What is Awesomeindie's Domain Rating?
Awesomeindie has a Domain Rating of 28/100 (Ahrefs, verified June 12, 2026) and ranks #114 of 145 in the Launchpads & Startups category tracked by Clakr.
How does Awesomeindie compare to similar directories?
With DR 28, Awesomeindie is 17 points below the Launchpads & Startups average of DR 44.8. 62% of directories in this category are free and 65% offer dofollow links.
Can I track my Awesomeindie submission in Clakr?
Yes. Clakr tracks your status (pending, submitted, published) and stores the link to your live post on Awesomeindie, alongside 1,056 other curated directories.
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