Startup directories for your first backlink targets
Browse the same public directory shortlist from RankInPublic, then use RankLoop to turn backlink research into outreach, replies, and placements.
Directory shortlist
Relevant places to start
CrunchBase
Startup Directory
Brownbook
General Directory
StackShare
Software Directory
Callupcontact
General Directory
SaaSHub
Software Directory
Active Search Results
Others
Viesearch
General Directory
MedSci AI
International
Directory lead magnet
The public directory list RankInPublic used for startup submissions
Use this as a starting point for backlink research. The stronger growth comes from turning these opportunities into relevant, personalized outreach.
11k+
Directory database
10
Categories
CrunchBase
crunchbase.com
Brownbook
brownbook.net
StackShare
stackshare.io
Callupcontact
callupcontact.com
SaaSHub
saashub.com
Active Search Results
activesearchresults.com
Viesearch
viesearch.com
MedSci AI
aisite.medsci.cn
PeerPush
peerpush.net
Good AI Tools
goodaitools.com
TinyLaunch
tinylaunch.com
SideProjectors
sideprojectors.com
Future Tools
futuretools.io
Sitelike.org
sitelike.org
Addon Biz
addonbiz.com
Navs Site
navs.site
Acid Tools
acidtools.com
Ben's Bites
news.bensbites.com
ShowMySites
showmysites.com
NextGen Tools
nxgntools.com
SaaS Browser
saasbrowser.com
Startups Lab
startupslab.site
Firsto
firsto.co
Idea Kiln
ideakiln.com
See What New AI
seewhatnewai.com
Ramen.Tools
ramen.tools
Startup Benchmarks
startupbenchmarks.com
AI X Collection
aixcollection.com
Product Wing
productwing.com
Shipybara
shipybara.com
BusinessHunt
businesshunt.co
Unite List
unitelist.com
AI Tech Viral
aitechviral.com
BestofAI
bestofai.com
OpenHunts
openhunts.com
SaasHunt
saashunt.best
We cannot reveal the entire database publicly.
RankLoop reviews the full 11k+ source database and turns the relevant opportunities into backlink outreach for your domain.
Why this exists
A list gives you targets. RankLoop gives you the system.
Directory submissions are one useful backlink channel, but authority compounds when discovery, research, contact finding, and outreach stay connected.
Start with known directories
Use the list to map obvious listing opportunities across startup, SaaS, AI, and launch categories.
Expand from real research
RankLoop scans AI and search sources for pages already talking about your category and competitors.
Track outreach to placement
Prospects, replies, pricing requests, and accepted backlinks stay tied to the domain and query context.
Testimonials
Founders using directory backlinks to grow
Sevil Kubilay
@seviloren
As a new company, we initially struggled with visibility. We even worked with a marketing agency and paid €1,000 to improve it, but unfortunately nothing really changed. Then I tried RankLoop's directory submission service, and within a week we started to see results. Now we receive around 300 visitors per week.
Tomas
@HonestCodelol
Ever since I increased my DR to 25 I've been recommending their Directory Submission Service to like 3 people. Seriously, at this point I need an affiliate link, because I can't stop recommending them enough.
Dr Tom
@DrTom88
Domain Rating for our MRCPsych examinations platform up to 26 only a number of days after using RankLoop. 2 organic sign-ups yesterday.
Anton Johansson
@agaton
Thanks! It worked! Bought the directory submission. Exceed my expectations now!
Phuc H.
@dshongphuc
After they started listing my domain on directories, the DR went from 0 to 24 within a week! Amazing service, worth every penny.
Koray
@buildwithkoray
I actually got backlink help from these guys, 100+ backlinks from directory listings. Made a real difference. Super happy with the results.
Backlink outreach system
Directory lists are useful. Outreach is where backlink growth scales.
RankLoop keeps finding prospects after the directory pass: pages mentioning competitors, AI-cited sources, roundups, partner pages, and websites where a relevant backlink ask makes sense.
- Find prospects from competitor mentions and search-source research
- Detect contact emails and preserve one prospect per domain
- Draft personalized pitches tied to your real backlink angle
Outreach pipeline
From list to placed backlink
Find pages that matter
RankLoop discovers directories, articles, roundups, and competitor mentions that already fit your market.
Find the right contact
The crawler checks real site navigation, contact pages, and common obfuscation patterns for usable emails.
Draft relevant outreach
Every pitch is grounded in the page, your product, and the backlink value instead of a generic template.