Submit Your Startup to Indie Hackers
indiehackers.com · Communities ✓ DR verified via Ahrefs
81Domain Rating
#32/90Category rank
FreePricing
DofollowLink type
★ TopEditor's pick
Key facts
- Indie Hackers (indiehackers.com) is a online community with a Domain Rating of 81/100 (Ahrefs, verified June 12, 2026).
- It ranks #32 of 90 in Communities tracked by Clakr, 20 points above the category average of DR 60.6.
- Listing is Free; links are Dofollow.
- What it's known for: Founder community.
- 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
Indie Hackers vs. the average directory
| Metric | Indie Hackers | Avg. Communities (90) | Avg. all (1,057) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domain Rating | 81 | 60.6 | 51.7 |
| Pricing | Free | 99% free | |
| Link type | Dofollow | 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 Indie Hackers
- Open indiehackers.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 Indie Hackers as Submitted, then Published, and save the link to your live post.
Top 10 Communities by Domain Rating
| # | Directory | DR | Link | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Band Of Entrepreneurs | 99 | Nofollow | Free |
| #2 | Startup Specialists Group | 99 | Nofollow | Free |
| #3 | Executive Suite | 99 | Nofollow | Free |
| #4 | On Startups | 99 | Nofollow | Free |
| #5 | Entrepreneur's Network | 99 | Nofollow | Free |
| #6 | Stripe | 94 | Nofollow | Free |
| #7 | Women In Technology | 94 | Nofollow | Free |
| #8 | Furlough | 94 | Nofollow | Free |
| #9 | Stripe Discord Server | 94 | Nofollow | Free |
| #10 | Tech Startup Community | 94 | Nofollow | Free |
Frequently asked questions
Is Indie Hackers free to submit to?
Yes, listing your startup on Indie Hackers is free.
Does Indie Hackers give dofollow backlinks?
Yes, links from Indie Hackers are dofollow, which passes SEO authority to your site.
What is Indie Hackers's Domain Rating?
Indie Hackers has a Domain Rating of 81/100 (Ahrefs, verified June 12, 2026) and ranks #32 of 90 in the Communities category tracked by Clakr.
How does Indie Hackers compare to similar directories?
With DR 81, Indie Hackers is 20 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 Indie Hackers submission in Clakr?
Yes. Clakr tracks your status (pending, submitted, published) and stores the link to your live post on Indie Hackers, alongside 1,056 other curated directories.
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