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Submit your tool to SideProjects.net

A daily launchpad for indie side projects with reactions, comments, a leaderboard and a weekly newsletter. The free launch waits in a queue for an open homepage slot; $29 lets you pick the date.

Go to the submit page Dofollow link Free queue, or $29 to pick your launch date

Is SideProjects.net worth it?

Worth a free submission for any side project or small indie tool: the project page carries a followed link and stays up after launch day. Don't expect much traffic. On the day checked, most launches had zero reactions. Join the free queue early so the slot lines up with other launches, and only pay $29 if you need a fixed date, for example to match a Product Hunt launch.

Who should submit to SideProjects.net?

Suits indie makers, solo developers and people shipping small web apps, browser extensions and AI side projects who want a permanent page and a followed link. It is a weak fit for funded B2B products looking for buyers, and for anyone who needs real launch day traffic, since the daily lists get very few reactions.

What you need before you submit

  • An account with email and password (no Google or GitHub sign-in)
  • A live product URL
  • A project name, tagline, description and category

How to submit to SideProjects.net

  1. Create an account at sideprojects.net
  2. Click Submit project and fill in the project details
  3. Choose the free queue or pay $29 to pick a launch date
  4. On launch day, share the page to collect reactions; the top 3 by unique reactions get a badge

SideProjects.net: pros and cons

Pros

  • Free launch option with a followed link (rel="noopener" only)
  • Permanent project page after launch day
  • $29 date picking includes the weekly newsletter
  • Leaderboard and daily badges for the top 3

Cons

  • Free launches wait in a queue, usually a few weeks
  • Low engagement: most launches checked had 0 reactions
  • Password account required, no social sign-in
  • Newsletter inclusion only on paid options

Tips for SideProjects.net

  • Submit early so the free slot arrives around your other launches
  • Write a full description, since the project page is what stays indexed
  • Ask your own users to react on launch day to reach the top 3
  • Use the $15 relaunch after a big update instead of a new listing

Questions about SideProjects.net

How much does it cost to list a tool on SideProjects.net?
Listing a tool on SideProjects.net is free queue, or $29 to pick your launch date.
Does SideProjects.net give a dofollow link?
Yes. A listing on SideProjects.net links to your site with a dofollow link.
Does SideProjects.net ask for a backlink or a badge?
No. It lists a tool without asking for a badge or a link back.
How long does SideProjects.net take to list a tool?
Free queue: usually within a few weeks.
Is the link on SideProjects.net dofollow?
Yes. Checked in November 2026: the Visit site link on project pages carries only rel="noopener", so it is followed. The pricing page also lists a do-follow backlink in the free plan.
How much does it cost?
The free launch costs $0 and waits in a queue. Skip the line is $29 once, a relaunch is $15, and SideProjects Pro is $8 a month or $79 a year.
How long is the wait for a free launch?
The pricing page says a free slot opens usually within a few weeks.
Do I need to add a badge?
No badge or backlink to the site is required.

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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