Is ToolDirs worth it?
A reasonable pick for a quick followed link. The Visit link on product pages had no rel attribute in November 2026, so it is followed. The free lane asks for a dofollow badge in your site footer and a 48 hour review. If a footer badge is not an option, $9.99 once removes it. Write a real 500+ character description, since the form enforces the minimum and the page also shows text generated by ChatGPT.
Who should submit to ToolDirs?
Suits makers of AI tools, SaaS products and developer tools who can add a footer badge or spend $9.99 for a followed link and a page in a mid-sized catalogue. Less useful if you expect real traffic from it, or if your product is not software, since the categories are tool focused. Featured slots are paid and monthly.
What you need before you submit
- A ToolDirs account (sign in before submitting)
- Tool URL, name and a tagline of up to 160 characters
- A Markdown description of 500 to 5,000 characters
- A logo under 500 KB (SVG, WebP, PNG or JPG)
- Up to 3 categories, a pricing model and platforms
- Free lane: the ToolDirs badge with a dofollow link in your site footer
How to submit to ToolDirs
- Sign in at tooldirs.com
- Open /submit and paste your tool URL (an AI button can fill the form)
- Write the tagline and a description of at least 500 characters
- Upload a logo and up to 4 screenshots, pick categories
- Choose Free, One-Time ($9.99) or Featured
- For free: add the footer badge and wait up to 48 hours
ToolDirs: pros and cons
Pros
- Followed link from the product page, checked November 2026
- Free review within 48 hours, the site says
- $9.99 one-time option with no badge
- Editable listing from a dashboard
- 14-day money-back guarantee on paid plans, the site says
Cons
- Free lane needs a dofollow badge in your footer
- Account required
- Links inside the description are ugc nofollow
- Page includes AI-generated text next to your own copy
- Traffic claims are the site's own
Tips for ToolDirs
- Paste the URL and use the AI fill, then edit the result
- Prepare a 500+ character description before you start
- Try the EARLY1 code the pricing page mentions for 40% off a first purchase
- Put the badge in the footer, not a hidden page, so the check passes
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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. Search traffic is an estimate of monthly visits from search. Both change; check a place before you pay for it.