Submit Your Startup to Designer News
designernews.co · Communities ✓ DR verified via Ahrefs
70Domain Rating
#46/90Category rank
FreePricing
NofollowLink type
#46In category
Key facts
- Designer News (designernews.co) is a online community with a Domain Rating of 70/100 (Ahrefs, verified June 12, 2026).
- It ranks #46 of 90 in Communities tracked by Clakr, 9 points above the category average of DR 60.6.
- Listing is Free; links are Nofollow.
- What it's known for: Broad reach.
- 99% of Communities are free and 10% offer dofollow links.
Last verified: June 12, 2026 · Source: Clakr directory dataset (1,057 directories) + Ahrefs Domain Rating
Designer News vs. the average directory
| Metric | Designer News | Avg. Communities (90) | Avg. all (1,057) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domain Rating | 70 | 60.6 | 51.7 |
| Pricing | Free | 99% free | |
| Link type | Nofollow | 10% 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 Designer News
- Open designernews.co 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 Designer News as Submitted, then Published, and save the link to your live post.
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| #1 | Band Of Entrepreneurs | 99 | Nofollow | Free |
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| #6 | Stripe | 94 | Nofollow | Free |
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| #8 | Furlough | 94 | Nofollow | Free |
| #9 | Stripe Discord Server | 94 | Nofollow | Free |
| #10 | Tech Startup Community | 94 | Nofollow | Free |
Frequently asked questions
Is Designer News free to submit to?
Yes, listing your startup on Designer News is free.
Does Designer News give dofollow backlinks?
No, links from Designer News are nofollow. The value is referral traffic, brand mentions and visibility rather than direct link equity.
What is Designer News's Domain Rating?
Designer News has a Domain Rating of 70/100 (Ahrefs, verified June 12, 2026) and ranks #46 of 90 in the Communities category tracked by Clakr.
How does Designer News compare to similar directories?
With DR 70, Designer News is 9 points above the Communities average of DR 60.6. 99% of directories in this category are free and 10% offer dofollow links.
Can I track my Designer News submission in Clakr?
Yes. Clakr tracks your status (pending, submitted, published) and stores the link to your live post on Designer News, alongside 1,056 other curated directories.
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