Is Toshi List worth it?
Worth a few minutes if you are already placing badges for directories. Most listing pages checked link out with no nofollow, but some recent ones did carry nofollow, and the site does not explain why. It is one of a group of near identical directories from the same operator, so the value of each extra one drops. Submit once, keep the badge live, and check your own listing page for the rel value after approval.
Who should submit to Toshi List?
Suits makers of any kind of software, from SaaS and AI tools to small utilities and browser extensions, who can add a badge to their site. Less useful if you cannot put third party badges on your homepage, or if you want real visitors rather than a backlink, since the site shows no signs of a large audience.
What you need before you submit
- An account, via Google or email
- The Toshi List badge live on your site before the form opens
- Screenshot and square icon
- Short description, about 150 characters
- Up to 4 categories and a pricing model
How to submit to Toshi List
- Create an account or log in with Google
- Add your website URL
- Place the badge snippet on your site and run the badge check
- Fill in name, screenshot, icon, categories, pricing and descriptions
- Submit for review and wait for the listing to appear
Toshi List: pros and cons
Pros
- No fee for a listing
- Most listing pages checked give a followed link
- Broad categories, not limited to AI
- Own product page per listing
Cons
- Badge needed before you can even see the form
- Some listing pages carry nofollow with no stated reason
- No published review time
- Part of a large network of similar sites, so the audience is thin
Tips for Toshi List
- Put the badge on a page that the checker can fetch without login or bot blocking
- Write the 150 character description first, it shows on category cards
- After approval, open your listing and check the rel on the Visit link
- Do not repeat the same text across every sister directory
Questions about Toshi List
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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.