Is Discover New Tools worth it?
Same model as the other DirEasy sites: a dofollow link in exchange for a badge, or $9.90 for Premium. All ten listings checked linked out without nofollow. Useful for one more backlink, little else. When submitting, check that Free Launch is the selected launch type if you want the free lane. Do it alongside its sibling sites only if you are already adding badges.
Who should submit to Discover New Tools?
Suits makers of new SaaS, AI and developer tools who collect directory links and accept a badge on their site. It does not suit makers who want users, feedback or press, or who will not place third party badges.
What you need before you submit
- Account (Google, GitHub or email)
- Square logo under 1MB and a 16:9 product image
- Up to 3 categories and up to 5 tech stack tags
- Free lane: badge live on your site and verified
- Free lane: your site's DR must be at least 1
How to submit to Discover New Tools
- Sign in and open Submit Project
- Add name, URL, description, logo and product image
- Pick categories, tech stack, platforms and pricing model
- Click Free Launch and verify the badge, or pay for Premium
- Confirm the launch date
Discover New Tools: pros and cons
Pros
- Free dofollow link with the badge
- Premium at $9.90 is cheap
- Free launches can be scheduled up to 90 days ahead
- Small daily batch of launches
Cons
- Badge is required for the free lane
- Free review can take up to 30 days
- Heavy upselling of DR packages
- Shares template, audience and upsells with many sibling DirEasy sites
Tips for Discover New Tools
- Check which launch type is selected before pressing Next
- Add the badge to a permanent page before starting
- Reuse the same assets you prepared for other DirEasy sites
- Skip the DR Booster upsell unless you have checked the network sites
Questions about Discover New Tools
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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.