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Submit your tool to Product Hot

Product Hot is a product directory built on the Mkdirs template that calls itself an alternative to Product Hunt. Free listings need a backlink to the site and are published at 5 per day; the $9.90 Pro plan lists right away with no backlink.

Go to the submit page Dofollow link Free with a backlink, or $9.90 once

Is Product Hot worth it?

A small, cheap directory link and little more. The Visit website buttons on listing pages were dofollow, but links inside the auto-written review text were nofollow. The homepage is mostly other directories and launch sites, so browsing traffic from real buyers is likely low. If you want it, the $9.90 Pro plan avoids the backlink requirement and the daily queue. Add it to a directory list only after stronger launch sites.

Who should submit to Product Hot?

Suits makers collecting cheap backlinks for a SaaS, AI tool or web app. It does not suit anyone looking for users, feedback or a launch day audience, since there are no visible comments and upvote counts on listings were mostly 0 or 1.

What you need before you submit

  • Account sign-in required to submit
  • Product name, website, description, category, tags and images
  • Free: a backlink to producthot.com on your site
  • Pro: $9.90 one-time payment

How to submit to Product Hot

  1. Sign in at producthot.com
  2. Open /submit and fill in the product details
  3. Choose Free (add a backlink, wait in the 5 per day queue) or Pro ($9.90)
  4. Pick the publish date you want
  5. Check the Visit website link once the listing is live

Product Hot: pros and cons

Pros

  • Dofollow Visit website link
  • Pro is only $9.90 once
  • Free option available
  • Pro listings can be published right away and get featured placement

Cons

  • Free needs a backlink and only 5 free listings are published per day
  • Links inside listing description text are nofollow
  • Homepage mostly lists other directories
  • Low engagement: listings show 0 or 1 upvotes
  • FAQ answers on the pricing page did not load as text

Tips for Product Hot

  • Use Pro if you do not want to add a backlink or wait in the queue
  • Keep the backlink in place if you go free, since the plan mentions backlink maintenance
  • Choose precise tags so the listing appears on tag pages
  • Do not pay for the $19.90 weekly sponsor slot expecting real traffic

Questions about Product Hot

How much does it cost to list a tool on Product Hot?
Listing a tool on Product Hot is free with a backlink, or $9.90 once.
Does Product Hot give a dofollow link?
Yes. A listing on Product Hot links to your site with a dofollow link.
Does Product Hot ask for a backlink or a badge?
No. It lists a tool without asking for a badge or a link back.
How long does Product Hot take to list a tool?
Free: reviewed, 5 listed per day.
Is the Product Hot link dofollow?
The Visit website button is. On listing pages checked in November 2026 it had no rel attribute, while product links inside the description text had rel=nofollow noopener noreferrer.
How much does Product Hot cost?
Free with a backlink to producthot.com, with 5 free listings published per day. Pro costs $9.90 once with no backlink required and featured placement. A sponsor slot costs $19.90 per week.
How fast is a listing published?
Pro lists right away and lets you choose the publish date. Free listings are reviewed and published at a rate of 5 per day.

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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