Free Directory Checker
Discover the best directories for your website. Get recommendations ranked by quality score from our database of 200+ tested directories.
How the Directory Checker Works
Our directory checker analyzes your website category and matches it against our database of 200+ web directories. Each directory has been tested with real automated submissions and scored on a 0-100 scale based on five factors: domain authority (DR), submission success rate, link type, form complexity, and pricing.
Unlike generic directory lists, our recommendations are backed by real data from thousands of submission tests. You'll see exactly which directories accept free submissions, which provide dofollow backlinks, and which have the highest domain authority — so you can prioritize your time (or let Backlynk automate the process).
Why Directory Submissions Still Matter in 2026
Directory backlinks remain one of the most reliable ways to build domain authority for new websites. According to Ahrefs research, the average top-ranking page has backlinks from 3.8x more referring domains than pages ranking in positions 2-10. Directory submissions provide a quick, legitimate way to build that referring domain count.
The key is quality over quantity. A single dofollow backlink from a DR 70+ directory is worth more than 50 links from spammy DR 5 directories. That's why our quality scoring system helps you focus on the directories that actually move the needle.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a directory checker?
A directory checker helps you discover which web directories your website should be listed on. It analyzes your site category and recommends directories ranked by quality score, domain rating, and link type to maximize your SEO impact.
How many directories does Backlynk check?
Backlynk checks against a database of 200+ web directories across 195 categories. Each directory has been tested with real submissions and scored based on domain authority, success rate, link type, and more.
Is the directory checker free?
Yes, the directory checker is completely free. You can see directory recommendations for your website category without signing up. To actually submit your website to these directories automatically, you can use Backlynk's paid plans.
What is a directory quality score?
Backlynk's Quality Score (0-100) rates each directory based on domain authority, submission success rate, link type (dofollow vs nofollow), form complexity, and pricing. Higher scores indicate directories that provide more SEO value with higher reliability.