Submit Your Startup to Awwwards
awwwards.com · Design ✓ DR verified via Ahrefs
89Domain Rating
#3/56Category rank
PaidPricing
NofollowLink type
★ TopEditor's pick
Key facts
- Awwwards (awwwards.com) is a design gallery with a Domain Rating of 89/100 (Ahrefs, verified June 12, 2026).
- It ranks #3 of 56 in Design tracked by Clakr, 36 points above the category average of DR 53.4.
- Listing is Paid; links are Nofollow.
- What it's known for: Design prestige.
- 70% of Design are free and 71% offer dofollow links.
Last verified: June 12, 2026 · Source: Clakr directory dataset (1,057 directories) + Ahrefs Domain Rating
Awwwards vs. the average directory
| Metric | Awwwards | Avg. Design (56) | Avg. all (1,057) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domain Rating | 89 | 53.4 | 51.7 |
| Pricing | Paid | 70% free | |
| Link type | Nofollow | 71% 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 Awwwards
- Open awwwards.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 and complete the listing payment, then watch for a confirmation or review email.
- Track it in Clakr: mark Awwwards as Submitted, then Published, and save the link to your live post.
Top 10 Design by Domain Rating
| # | Directory | DR | Link | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Behance | 94 | Dofollow | Free |
| #2 | Dribbble | 93 | Dofollow | Free |
| #3 | Awwwards | 89 | Nofollow | Paid |
| #4 | Css Design Awards | 80 | Dofollow | Paid |
| #5 | One Page Love | 79 | Nofollow | Paid |
| #6 | Designspiration | 78 | Nofollow | Free |
| #7 | Siteinspire | 76 | Nofollow | Free |
| #8 | Css Winner | 75 | Dofollow | Paid |
| #9 | Landbook | 73 | Dofollow | Paid |
| #10 | Freebie Supply | 72 | Dofollow | Free |
Frequently asked questions
Is Awwwards free to submit to?
Awwwards is a paid directory: expect a fee to get listed or featured.
Does Awwwards give dofollow backlinks?
No, links from Awwwards are nofollow. The value is referral traffic, brand mentions and visibility rather than direct link equity.
What is Awwwards's Domain Rating?
Awwwards has a Domain Rating of 89/100 (Ahrefs, verified June 12, 2026) and ranks #3 of 56 in the Design category tracked by Clakr.
How does Awwwards compare to similar directories?
With DR 89, Awwwards is 36 points above the Design average of DR 53.4. 70% of directories in this category are free and 71% offer dofollow links.
Can I track my Awwwards submission in Clakr?
Yes. Clakr tracks your status (pending, submitted, published) and stores the link to your live post on Awwwards, alongside 1,056 other curated directories.
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