Submit Your Startup to Launching Next
launchingnext.com · Launchpads & Startups ✓ DR verified via Ahrefs
50Domain Rating
#56/145Category rank
FreePricing
DofollowLink type
★ TopEditor's pick
Key facts
- Launching Next (launchingnext.com) is a startup launch platform with a Domain Rating of 50/100 (Ahrefs, verified June 12, 2026).
- It ranks #56 of 145 in Launchpads & Startups tracked by Clakr, 5 points above the category average of DR 44.8.
- Listing is Free; links are Dofollow.
- 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
Launching Next vs. the average directory
| Metric | Launching Next | Avg. Launchpads & Startups (145) | Avg. all (1,057) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domain Rating | 50 | 44.8 | 51.7 |
| Pricing | Free | 62% free | |
| Link type | Dofollow | 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 Launching Next
- Open launchingnext.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 Launching Next 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 Launching Next free to submit to?
Yes, listing your startup on Launching Next is free.
Does Launching Next give dofollow backlinks?
Yes, links from Launching Next are dofollow, which passes SEO authority to your site.
What is Launching Next's Domain Rating?
Launching Next has a Domain Rating of 50/100 (Ahrefs, verified June 12, 2026) and ranks #56 of 145 in the Launchpads & Startups category tracked by Clakr.
How does Launching Next compare to similar directories?
With DR 50, Launching Next is 5 points above 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 Launching Next submission in Clakr?
Yes. Clakr tracks your status (pending, submitted, published) and stores the link to your live post on Launching Next, alongside 1,056 other curated directories.
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