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Submit your tool to Mad Genius

An AI tools directory split into image, speech, marketing, writing, video, audio and coding sections. Listing costs $69.99 once through a Stripe checkout, and approved tools get their own page with a link to the site.

Go to the submit page Dofollow link $69.99 once

Is Mad Genius worth it?

Hard to recommend at $69.99. The link is followed, but the site looks unmaintained: about 100 tools on the homepage, many from 2022 and 2023 (Codeium is still listed under that name), a sitemap last updated in July 2023, and terms that say there are no refunds. Spend the money on a directory with recent listings unless you can confirm new tools are still being added.

Who should submit to Mad Genius?

Could suit makers of consumer AI tools who want one more followed link and have budget to spare. Not for anyone on a tight budget, non AI products, or makers who need traffic, since there are no signs of recent activity or a visible audience.

What you need before you submit

  • An AI tool with a live website
  • A $69.99 one-time payment
  • Editorial approval, which happens after payment

How to submit to Mad Genius

  1. Read madgenius.co/submit
  2. Click Submit now to open the Stripe checkout
  3. Pay $69.99
  4. Provide tool details after checkout
  5. Wait for approval

Mad Genius: pros and cons

Pros

  • Followed link from a dedicated tool page
  • Category sections for AI tool types
  • One payment, listed permanently according to the site

Cons

  • High price for the size of the site
  • No free option
  • Site appears inactive since 2023
  • No refunds, per the terms
  • Form fields are hidden behind checkout

Tips for Mad Genius

  • Check the homepage for recently added tools before paying
  • Ask via the site's X account whether submissions are still processed
  • Compare with free AI directories first

Questions about Mad Genius

How much does it cost to list a tool on Mad Genius?
Listing a tool on Mad Genius costs $69.99 once.
Does Mad Genius give a dofollow link?
Yes. A listing on Mad Genius links to your site with a dofollow link.
Does Mad Genius ask for a backlink or a badge?
No. It lists a tool without asking for a badge or a link back.
How long does Mad Genius take to list a tool?
Within 24 hours of approval, per the site.
How much does Mad Genius cost?
$69.99 once. There is no free submission, and the terms say there are no refunds.
Is the Mad Genius link dofollow?
Yes. Checked in November 2026: the Visit Website link on tool pages has no rel attribute, only a ?ref=madgenius parameter.
How long does approval take?
The site says approved submissions are added within 24 hours.
Is the site still active?
It is online and the checkout works, but the sitemap was last updated in July 2023 and most listed tools date from that period.

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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