Start with relevant, established sites
Use the Top 100 and live-DR filters to narrow the list, then check whether the directory actually accepts your product category.
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120+ SaaS directory submission tracker
Track every submission from To submit → Submitted → Live. Refresh current Ahrefs DR for the entire list in one batch, rank the top 100 by live DR, and open the real submission sites without leaving your workflow.
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The SEO page is public, but progress tracking and live DR requests require a free account. This prevents bots from hammering the free Ahrefs endpoint.
Practical guide
How to prioritize SaaS directory submissions
Directory submissions work best as a relevance and distribution workflow, not as a race to collect the biggest number. Start with directories that match your product and audience, then use live Domain Rating as one signal alongside link type, approval quality and referral potential.
Track three states
Keep each target as To submit, Submitted or Live. That makes follow-up obvious and stops founders from resubmitting the same listing.
Verify the final backlink
A high-DR domain does not automatically mean your product page receives a followed link. Check the live listing after approval.
Frequently asked questions
Will directory submissions increase my Domain Rating?
They can contribute to a stronger backlink profile when real, relevant sites publish links to your domain, but no individual listing guarantees a DR increase or better rankings.
Is a high Domain Rating enough to choose a directory?
No. Relevance, whether your listing is indexed, the outbound-link attribute, traffic quality and editorial standards all matter.
Why does the tracker require an account?
The public SEO page remains crawlable, but progress tracking and live Ahrefs requests are gated to reduce automated abuse of free endpoints.