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DEV (dev.to) is a free blogging community for software developers, built on the open source Forem platform. Makers launch tools by writing an article and tagging it #showdev, the tag for showing off projects and launching products. Posts go live right away.

Go to the submit page Dofollow link Free account, free to post

Is DEV Community worth it?

Worth it for developer tools, open source projects and APIs, and less useful for products aimed at non-developers. A plain announcement or sales pitch tends to get few reactions, and the terms say content must not be made mainly for promotion or backlinks. Write something useful instead: how you built the tool, the problem it solves, code samples, or what you learned. Then link to the product. Tag it #showdev, reply to comments, and set a canonical URL if the post first ran on your own blog.

Who should submit to DEV Community?

Software developers at every level, plus some technical founders and developer relations people. Popular topics include web development, JavaScript, Python, AI tooling, DevOps, open source and careers. The site says it has over 4.2 million members. Readers come for tutorials and project write-ups, so they respond best to posts with technical detail.

What you need before you submit

  • A free DEV account (sign up with GitHub, Google, Apple, X, Facebook or email)
  • A real article with substantial content, not just a link to somewhere else
  • On topic for software developers
  • Affiliate links must be disclosed
  • AI-assisted writing must be labelled under DEV's AI guidelines

How to submit to DEV Community

  1. Create a free account at dev.to
  2. Click Write a Post
  3. Write a title and a full article in Markdown: the problem, how the tool works, screenshots or code, and a link to the product
  4. Add up to four tags, including #showdev, plus topic tags such as #opensource or #webdev
  5. If the post first ran on your own blog, set the canonical URL in post settings
  6. Publish, or save a draft or schedule it
  7. Reply to comments for the first day or two

DEV Community: pros and cons

Pros

  • Free, with no fee to post or launch
  • Posts go live immediately, with no approval wait
  • The #showdev tag exists for launching products and projects
  • Links in the article body were followed when checked in November 2026
  • Canonical URL support lets you cross-post from your own blog
  • Large developer audience, and articles are indexed by search engines

Cons

  • Mainly useful for developer audiences
  • The terms forbid content made mainly for promotion or backlinks, and moderators can remove posts
  • A new account with no followers often gets little reach
  • The #showdev feed is busy, so a post can drop out of view within a day
  • Links inside embeds such as GitHub README cards are nofollow

Tips for DEV Community

  • Write a build log or tutorial, not an ad
  • Put a link to the product in the body text, near the top and again at the end
  • Use #showdev plus three topic tags your readers follow
  • Add a cover image and a clear, specific title such as I built X to solve Y
  • Set the canonical URL to your own blog if you cross-post
  • Post a few useful articles or comments before launching so the account isn't brand new
  • Publish on a weekday morning US time and answer every comment

Questions about DEV Community

How much does it cost to list a tool on DEV Community?
Listing a tool on DEV Community is free account, free to post.
Does DEV Community give a dofollow link?
Yes. A listing on DEV Community links to your site with a dofollow link.
Does DEV Community ask for a backlink or a badge?
No. It lists a tool without asking for a badge or a link back.
How long does DEV Community take to list a tool?
Publishes right away, no review queue.
Is posting on DEV free?
Yes. Creating an account and publishing articles costs nothing. DEV sells advertising and a paid membership, but neither is needed to post.
Are links in DEV articles dofollow?
When checked in November 2026, plain links in article bodies on recent #showdev posts had no nofollow, and the pages had no noindex tag. Links inside embedded cards, such as GitHub README embeds, were nofollow. DEV's terms say posts must not be made mainly for creating backlinks.
Is self-promotion allowed?
Yes, within limits. The #showdev tag is for showing off projects and launching products, and its guidelines ask for posts that are community-minded and not overly corporate or salesy. Posts must have substantial content, not just a link elsewhere, and affiliate links must be disclosed.
Do posts need approval?
No. Posts publish right away. Moderators can remove posts that break the Code of Conduct or Terms, and spam filters apply.

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