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Submit your tool to Smol Maker

Smol Maker is a daily launch board for small products by independent makers, run by DirEasy. Projects launch at 08:00 UTC on a chosen date, with upvotes and comments, and the free lane requires the site's badge on your page.

Go to the submit page Dofollow link Free with a badge, or $9.90 per launch

Is Smol Maker worth it?

Worth it for a cheap dofollow link if you accept a badge on your site. The free lane is capped at 5 launches a day and can take up to 30 days; $9.90 Premium gets an earlier date. Many listings are directories from the same operator's network, so expect little launch traffic. Keep the badge live, since unverified listings get a nofollow link.

Who should submit to Smol Maker?

Suits indie makers and small SaaS or AI tools that want a low cost backlink and a dated launch page. Does not suit teams that will not place a third party badge, products expecting real launch day traffic, or large established tools.

What you need before you submit

  • An account (Google, GitHub or email)
  • A live website with Domain Rating of at least 1
  • A square logo under 1MB and a 16:9 image
  • The Smol Maker badge on your site for the free lane

How to submit to Smol Maker

  1. Sign in and open Submit Project
  2. Add name, URL, description, logo and image
  3. Pick up to 3 categories, tech tags and pricing model
  4. Choose a launch date and lane
  5. For free, add the badge and verify the backlink

Smol Maker: pros and cons

Pros

  • Free dofollow link with the badge
  • Cheap paid lanes from $9.90
  • Daily caps keep each launch on the homepage list
  • Free launches can be scheduled up to 270 days ahead

Cons

  • Badge required for the free lane
  • Free queue up to 30 days
  • Small audience, many listings from the operator's own network
  • Upsells such as a $50 DR Booster

Tips for Smol Maker

  • Verify the badge before launch day so the link loses nofollow
  • Pick a date early, free slots are limited to 5 a day
  • Skip the DR Booster unless you have checked the network sites
  • Share the launch page to collect upvotes

Questions about Smol Maker

How much does it cost to list a tool on Smol Maker?
Listing a tool on Smol Maker is free with a badge, or $9.90 per launch.
Does Smol Maker give a dofollow link?
Yes. A listing on Smol Maker links to your site with a dofollow link.
Does Smol Maker ask for a backlink or a badge?
Yes. It asks for its badge or a link back on your site before it lists a tool. Check whether it has to be on the homepage or can go on any page.
How long does Smol Maker take to list a tool?
Free: up to 30 days; paid: earlier dates.
Is the Smol Maker link dofollow?
Yes when the badge is verified or the launch is paid. Listing pages checked in November 2026 link out with rel noopener, while an unverified one uses rel noopener nofollow.
How much does it cost?
Free with the badge. Premium is $9.90 per launch and Premium Plus is $12.90 (listed down from $25). A DR Booster package is $50.
How long is the free queue?
The pricing page says free launches are reviewed and listed within up to 30 days. Launches go live at 08:00 UTC.
Is Smol Top the same site?
It is a sibling from the same operator with a separate account and its own badge.

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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