Is Smol List worth it?
Fine as one more followed link for a small product, either free with a badge or for $9.90. Traffic will be modest: the largest category, Artificial Intelligence, lists 112 projects. It shares its template and paid add-ons with TinyHunt and similar boards, so treat it as a backlink entry rather than a launch event. Confirm the free option appears before you submit.
Who should submit to Smol List?
Suits indie makers, small SaaS and AI or developer tools that collect directory links cheaply. It does not suit teams that need buyers or press, sites with a Domain Rating under 5 on the free plan, or anyone unwilling to place a third-party badge on their site.
What you need before you submit
- An account via Google, GitHub or email
- A live website
- The Smol List badge on your site for the free plan
- A Domain Rating of at least 5 for the free plan
- A square logo and a 16:9 product image
How to submit to Smol List
- Sign in at smollist.com
- Open Submit Project and enter name, URL, description, logo and image
- Pick categories, tech stack, platforms and pricing model
- Add and verify the badge, or pick a paid plan
- Choose a launch date and share the page when it goes live
Smol List: pros and cons
Pros
- Followed links on all listings checked
- Free option with a badge
- Cheap paid launch at $9.90
- Small daily caps, so each launch gets a spot on the homepage list
Cons
- Small site with modest traffic
- Badge needed for the free plan
- Only 5 free launch slots per day
- Upsells for DR boosting services on the pricing page
Tips for Smol List
- Book a free date early, since free launches can be scheduled up to 90 days ahead
- Keep the badge live so the free link stays followed
- Pick categories with fewer projects for better visibility
- Check the review step shows the free plan before you press Submit
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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.