Submit Your Startup to Medium
medium.com · Marketplaces & Deals ✓ DR verified via Ahrefs
94Domain Rating
#7/30Category rank
FreePricing
NofollowLink type
★ TopEditor's pick
Key facts
- Medium (medium.com) is a marketplace with a Domain Rating of 94/100 (Ahrefs, verified June 12, 2026).
- It ranks #7 of 30 in Marketplaces & Deals tracked by Clakr, 24 points above the category average of DR 69.6.
- Listing is Free; links are Nofollow.
- What it's known for: Content distribution.
- 67% of Marketplaces & Deals are free and 27% offer dofollow links.
Last verified: June 12, 2026 · Source: Clakr directory dataset (1,057 directories) + Ahrefs Domain Rating
Medium vs. the average directory
| Metric | Medium | Avg. Marketplaces & Deals (30) | Avg. all (1,057) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domain Rating | 94 | 69.6 | 51.7 |
| Pricing | Free | 67% free | |
| Link type | Nofollow | 27% 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 Medium
- Open medium.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 Medium as Submitted, then Published, and save the link to your live post.
Top 10 Marketplaces & Deals by Domain Rating
| # | Directory | DR | Link | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Chrome Web Store | 99 | Nofollow | Free |
| #2 | 97 | Nofollow | Free | |
| #3 | WordPress Plugin Directory | 97 | N/A | Free |
| #4 | Shopify App Store | 96 | N/A | Freemium |
| #5 | Microsoft AppSource | 96 | N/A | Free |
| #6 | Firefox Add-ons | 96 | N/A | Free |
| #7 | Medium | 94 | Nofollow | Free |
| #8 | Slack App Directory | 92 | Nofollow | Free |
| #9 | Notion Marketplace | 92 | Nofollow | Free |
| #10 | Salesforce AppExchange | 92 | N/A | Free |
Frequently asked questions
Is Medium free to submit to?
Yes, listing your startup on Medium is free.
Does Medium give dofollow backlinks?
No, links from Medium are nofollow. The value is referral traffic, brand mentions and visibility rather than direct link equity.
What is Medium's Domain Rating?
Medium has a Domain Rating of 94/100 (Ahrefs, verified June 12, 2026) and ranks #7 of 30 in the Marketplaces & Deals category tracked by Clakr.
How does Medium compare to similar directories?
With DR 94, Medium is 24 points above the Marketplaces & Deals average of DR 69.6. 67% of directories in this category are free and 27% offer dofollow links.
Can I track my Medium submission in Clakr?
Yes. Clakr tracks your status (pending, submitted, published) and stores the link to your live post on Medium, alongside 1,056 other curated directories.
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