Developer communities that link to your website
Developer communities and code platforms where a project, profile or article links back to your website.
Short answer
The best developer communities to start with are GitLab, GitHub and crates.io. Of the 28 on this list, 23 are free to list and 4 take under 15 minutes. Use the same name, website and description on every one.
Why developer communities help
If developers are your users, or your product has an open-source side, these communities are where they find it. A profile, a repository README or a useful article links back to you and reaches people who share links.
Tips
- Fill in the profile website field on every platform you already use.
- Write tutorials that solve one problem well and mention your product only where it fits.
- Respect each community’s self-promotion rules.
- Keep README links pointing at a stable page, not a campaign URL.
Developer communities to submit your site to
Best first: high reach, free and quick come before slower or paid ones. Open any name for the steps.
| Website | Cost | Link | Effort | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GitLab | Free | Link type unverified | Quick | Worldwide |
| GitHub | Free | Nofollow link | Quick | Worldwide |
| crates.io | Free | Link type unverified | Moderate | Worldwide |
| DEV Community | Free | Link type unverified | Moderate | Worldwide |
| Kaggle | Free | Link type unverified | Moderate | Worldwide |
| npm | Free | Link type unverified | Moderate | Worldwide |
| NuGet Gallery | Free | Link type unverified | Moderate | Worldwide |
| PyPI | Free | Link type unverified | Moderate | Worldwide |
| Awesome lists on GitHub | Free | Nofollow link | Moderate | Worldwide |
| Hacker News (Show HN) | Free | Mixed links | Involved | Worldwide |
| Codeberg | Free | Link type unverified | Quick | Europe |
| Hackster.io | Free | Link type unverified | Involved | Worldwide |
| Visual Studio Marketplace | Free | Link type unverified | Involved | Worldwide |
| CodePen | Free plan | Link type unverified | Moderate | Worldwide |
| Docker Hub | Free plan | Link type unverified | Moderate | Worldwide |
| Hugging Face | Free plan | Link type unverified | Moderate | Worldwide |
| Stack Overflow | Free | Nofollow link | Involved | Worldwide |
| daily.dev | Free | Link type unverified | Moderate | Worldwide |
| F-Droid | Free | Followed link | Involved | Worldwide |
| Flathub | Free | Followed link | Involved | Worldwide |
| Peerlist | Free | Link type unverified | Moderate | Worldwide |
| Devpost | Free | Nofollow link | Moderate | Worldwide |
| itch.io | Free | Nofollow link | Moderate | Worldwide |
| OpenAlternative | Free plan | Link type unverified | Quick | Worldwide |
| Packagist | Free | Nofollow link | Moderate | Worldwide |
| RubyGems.org | Free | Nofollow link | Moderate | Worldwide |
| DZone | Free | Link type unverified | Involved | Worldwide |
| Hashnode | Free plan | Link type unverified | Moderate | Worldwide |
Questions about developer communities
Do developer platforms give dofollow links?
Mostly nofollow, so they pass little ranking value directly. They are worth it for the developers who read them and the links those readers add elsewhere.
What should I post?
Share something useful (an open-source tool, a tutorial, what you learned building the product) and link to your site where it helps the reader.
Other places to earn links
Every other kind of site on the list, with how many places each one holds.
- Business listings58 places · Free business listings on maps and local directories: the first citations every website owner should claim.
- India directories23 places · Indian business directories and B2B marketplaces where a company can list its website, address and services.
- Startup & launch28 places · Startup and product launch directories where a new website, app or product can get a listing and early users.
- Software reviews28 places · Software review and comparison sites where an app or SaaS product gets a profile, reviews and alternatives pages.
- AI tool directories20 places · AI tool directories that list new tools and apps, with a profile page and a link to the product website.
- Design showcases28 places · Web design galleries and showcases that feature well-designed websites, with a credit link to the site.
- Publishing25 places · Publishing platforms where an article, newsletter or answer can link to your website and reach a new audience.
- Social profiles27 places · Social networks and profile pages where your website link belongs: quick, free and part of a complete brand.
- PR & media22 places · Journalist request and expert quote platforms where an answer can earn a mention and a link in an article.
- Reviews & trust22 places · Review and trust platforms where customers rate your business, with a profile that links to your website.
- Web directories12 places · Curated, human-edited web directories that still list quality websites by topic and region.
- Podcasts & events25 places · Podcast guest platforms and event listings where an appearance or event page links back to your website.
- Q&A communities10 places · Question-and-answer communities where a genuinely helpful answer or a complete profile can link to your website.
- App marketplaces13 places · App stores, plugin marketplaces and integration directories where a product listing links to the maker’s website.
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