Submit Your Startup to Makerthrive
makerthrive.com · Launchpads & Startups ✓ DR verified via Ahrefs
51Domain Rating
#53/145Category rank
FreePricing
DofollowLink type
#53In category
Key facts
- Makerthrive (makerthrive.com) is a startup launch platform with a Domain Rating of 51/100 (Ahrefs, verified June 12, 2026).
- It ranks #53 of 145 in Launchpads & Startups tracked by Clakr, 6 points above the category average of DR 44.8.
- Listing is Free; links are Dofollow.
- What it's known for: Founder network.
- 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
Makerthrive vs. the average directory
| Metric | Makerthrive | Avg. Launchpads & Startups (145) | Avg. all (1,057) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domain Rating | 51 | 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 Makerthrive
- Open makerthrive.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 Makerthrive 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 Makerthrive free to submit to?
Yes, listing your startup on Makerthrive is free.
Does Makerthrive give dofollow backlinks?
Yes, links from Makerthrive are dofollow, which passes SEO authority to your site.
What is Makerthrive's Domain Rating?
Makerthrive has a Domain Rating of 51/100 (Ahrefs, verified June 12, 2026) and ranks #53 of 145 in the Launchpads & Startups category tracked by Clakr.
How does Makerthrive compare to similar directories?
With DR 51, Makerthrive is 6 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 Makerthrive submission in Clakr?
Yes. Clakr tracks your status (pending, submitted, published) and stores the link to your live post on Makerthrive, alongside 1,056 other curated directories.
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