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Submit your tool to Startup Ranking

A global startup database that ranks companies by an SR Score built from web traffic and social metrics, with country and worldwide leaderboards. Registration is free, but free profiles wait in an approval queue before any data is gathered.

Go to the submit page Nofollow link Free with a long queue, $49 fast approval, $25/mo dofollow

Is Startup Ranking worth it?

Worth a free registration if you can wait months, because the profile and ranking page are permanent. The free link is nofollow, so it does little for SEO. Paying $49 skips the queue but still gives a nofollow link; a dofollow link needs the Premium Profile at $25 a month and reverts to nofollow when you cancel. Register early in a launch plan and forget about it rather than paying.

Who should submit to Startup Ranking?

Suits startups that want a permanent profile in a well known ranking database and do not mind a long wait. A low ranking is visible to anyone, so very small products may not gain much. Not a fit for makers who want quick traffic, a launch day or a free dofollow link.

What you need before you submit

  • Sign in with Google, Facebook, LinkedIn or X
  • Startup name, URL, country and state or region
  • Founding date, industry and business type
  • A public website the ranking can measure

How to submit to Startup Ranking

  1. Open the Create Startup page and validate your URL
  2. Sign in with a social account
  3. Fill in the profile: name, slogan, location, founding date, industry, tags
  4. Submit and wait for approval, or buy Faster Approval
  5. Claim the profile later to edit it

Startup Ranking: pros and cons

Pros

  • Free registration, no badge required
  • Permanent profile with global and country rank
  • Paid options are clearly priced
  • Profile shows social links and domain rating

Cons

  • Free approval queue the site puts at 60 to 80+ days
  • Outbound link is nofollow on free and Faster Approval profiles
  • Dofollow only with a $25 a month subscription
  • The site sits behind a bot check on first visit

Tips for Startup Ranking

  • Register as early as possible so the queue clears around launch
  • Make sure social profiles are public so metrics are counted
  • Skip paid options unless the newsletter spotlight matters to you
  • Check the Black Friday codes on the promotion page if you do pay

Questions about Startup Ranking

How much does it cost to list a tool on Startup Ranking?
Listing a tool on Startup Ranking is free with a long queue, $49 fast approval, $25/mo dofollow.
Does Startup Ranking give a dofollow link?
No. Its links are nofollow: a listing can send visitors, but passes no ranking signals.
Does Startup Ranking ask for a backlink or a badge?
No. It lists a tool without asking for a badge or a link back.
How long does Startup Ranking take to list a tool?
Free queue 60 to 80+ days, paid in under 24 hours.
Is the Startup Ranking link dofollow?
No, not on a free profile. Profiles checked in November 2026 (Kosli, WebMaxy, Tavus) link out with rel="nofollow noopener". The site says a dofollow link comes only with the Premium Profile.
How much does Startup Ranking cost?
Registration is free. Faster Approval costs $49 once (a $99 Premium tier is also listed), and the Premium Profile with a dofollow link costs $25 a month.
How long is the free approval queue?
The FAQ says about 60 days, while the Faster Approval page mentions an 80+ day wait. Paid approval is promised in under 24 hours.
What does the site say about its audience?
The site says it has 40k+ monthly visitors and a weekly newsletter with 140k+ subscribers. These are its own figures.

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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