Is Tool Networker worth it?
A small free listing with a real cost: the badge on your site. In November 2026 most listing pages carried rel nofollow on the product link, and only a handful of older or featured tools had a plain followed link, so do not count on SEO value. Worth it only if you already place badges freely and want one more indexed page for your product. Otherwise skip it and spend the badge slot on a directory that gives a followed link.
Who should submit to Tool Networker?
Suits SaaS and AI tool makers who want broad coverage and do not mind adding another badge to their site. Less useful for anyone after a dofollow link or real referral traffic, since the site shows no visitor numbers and the feed mixes software with local services such as law firms and financial advisers.
What you need before you submit
- A live product URL
- A Google account to sign in
- A logo and a screenshot
- The Tool Networker badge on your site, linking to your listing
How to submit to Tool Networker
- Sign in with Google at toolnetworker.com
- Enter your homepage URL to get your listing URL and badge code
- Place the badge on your site and run the check
- Fill in the details form: description, categories, pricing type
- Wait for the listing to appear under Latest
Tool Networker: pros and cons
Pros
- Free to list
- Listing page is indexable and organised by category and pricing
- Short form once the badge check passes
Cons
- Product link was nofollow on most listing pages checked
- Badge required before the details form
- No published traffic numbers or review times
- No visible paid upgrade, so no clear way to a followed link
Tips for Tool Networker
- Prepare the badge spot on your site before you start
- Use a page you can edit quickly, such as the footer
- Pick categories carefully, since about fifty are offered
- Recheck the badge if the verifier fails on the first try
Questions about Tool Networker
How much does it cost to list a tool on Tool Networker?
Does Tool Networker give a dofollow link?
Does Tool Networker ask for a backlink or a badge?
Is the Tool Networker link dofollow?
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What kind of products are listed?
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.