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Submit your tool to BuildHop

BuildHop is an indie launch and discovery site where visitors hop through live product websites one at a time, vote and leave feedback. Leaderboards rank products by browsing activity, and founders earn points called Hops to promote launches.

Go to the submit page Dofollow link Free; Founder Spotlight $15 once

Is BuildHop worth it?

One of the better free options for indie makers. Listings are free, the product link is followed, and the hop format puts your actual site in front of people, so a clear landing page matters more than a logo. It rewards activity: giving feedback earns Hops you can spend to relaunch or promote. Your site needs to load inside a frame, so check your headers first.

Who should submit to BuildHop?

Suits indie founders, SaaS makers and side projects with a working website that makes sense in a quick visit, and makers who will take part in the community. Less suited to products behind a login wall, sites that block framing, or teams who want a one time listing and nothing more.

What you need before you submit

  • Account, via Google or email and password
  • Live website that can be shown in an iframe
  • Logo image
  • Product name, tagline and one category
  • Maker name, optional X profile

How to submit to BuildHop

  1. Create an account
  2. Open the create page and paste your URL
  3. Upload the logo first, then fill name, tagline, category and maker details
  4. Submit for review
  5. After approval, share your page and give feedback to earn Hops

BuildHop: pros and cons

Pros

  • Free listing with a followed link
  • Visitors see your live site, not just a card
  • Feedback, leaderboards and a founders feed after launch
  • Hops let active founders promote again without paying

Cons

  • Sites that block framing cannot be shown
  • No published review time
  • Rewards ongoing activity more than one off posts
  • Paid ad slot is a running bid

Tips for BuildHop

  • Remove X-Frame-Options or loosen frame-ancestors before submitting
  • Make the first screen of your site explain the product in seconds
  • Leave feedback on other launches to earn Hops
  • Add the BuildHop badge if you want its free lead discovery feature

Questions about BuildHop

How much does it cost to list a tool on BuildHop?
Listing a tool on BuildHop is free; Founder Spotlight $15 once.
Does BuildHop give a dofollow link?
Yes. A listing on BuildHop links to your site with a dofollow link.
Does BuildHop ask for a backlink or a badge?
No. It lists a tool without asking for a badge or a link back.
How long does BuildHop take to list a tool?
Not published.
Is BuildHop free?
Yes, submitting is free. Founder Spotlight, a themed founder page, is $15 once or 25,000 points. A top ad slot is sold by bid.
Is the link dofollow?
Yes. Checked in November 2026: product pages for almenar.io, answerloops.com, pageree.com and sandbase.ai link with rel noopener only.
Do I need a badge?
No for the listing. The badge only turns on its free lead discovery feature.
How big is it?
The site says over 2,404 founders use it and that 78 products were submitted this week. These are the site's own figures.

Facts checked . DR: Domain Rating by Ahrefs, checked . DR 4 is Ahrefs' new model, shown on ahrefs.com from 1 December 2026. DR changes; check a place before you pay for it.

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