# Submit to Hotfrog — DR 81 Directory Review

> Hotfrog (hotfrog.com): Ahrefs DR 81, free submission, nofollow links. Global SMB business directory with free company profiles and category browsing.

```yaml
url: "https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories/hotfrog"
directory: Hotfrog
hostname: hotfrog.com
ahrefs_dr: 81
dr_band: elite
pricing: Free
dofollow: Nofollow
category: General Directory
rank_in_category: 20/305
last_reviewed: 2026-08-08
```

## Quick verdict

Hotfrog is a better for discovery than SEO in General Directory: #20 of 305 by Ahrefs DR on our list, free to submit, listing links are nofollow. Worth a submit when it matches your stage — skip it if you are only chasing confirmed dofollow DR 50+ targets and this row does not qualify.

Best for: founders who want a zero-cost submission; launches prioritizing traffic/discovery over link equity; authority building (DR 81 is in the elite band); general directory discovery.

## Key facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Directory | Hotfrog |
| Website | https://hotfrog.com |
| Ahrefs Domain Rating | 81 (elite) |
| Pricing | Free — free to submit |
| Link type | Nofollow — listing links are nofollow |
| Category | General Directory |
| Rank in category | #20 of 305 by DR |

## How to submit to Hotfrog

1. Open hotfrog.com and find the submit / list / claim form for new products.
2. Use the same product name and tagline you will launch with on ScrollLaunch so listings stay consistent.
3. Submit your live website URL.
4. After the listing goes live, check the link attribute (nofollow) and save the URL for your backlink tracker.

## Explore

- [All General Directory directories](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories?category=General+Directory&limit=50)
- [Dofollow directories](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories?dofollow=Yes&limit=50)
- [Free \+ Dofollow shortlist](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories?pricing=Free&dofollow=Yes&limit=50)
- [Done\-for\-you directory submission](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories/submit)

## Alternatives to Hotfrog

- [Bing Places](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories/bing-places) — DR 81, Free, Nofollow
- [Smart Customer](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories/smart-customer) — DR 81, Paid, Dofollow
- [OECD AI](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories/oecd-ai) — DR 81, Free, Dofollow
- [Tech in Asia](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories/tech-in-asia) — DR 82, Free, Dofollow
- [CodeProject](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories/codeproject) — DR 83, Free, Dofollow
- [Brownbook](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories/brownbook) — DR 79, Free, Dofollow
- [EU\-Startups](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories/eu-startups) — DR 78, Free, Dofollow
- [Wired Business](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories/wired-business) — DR 77, Freemium, Dofollow

## FAQ

### Is Hotfrog a good startup directory to submit to?

Hotfrog (hotfrog.com) currently sits at Ahrefs DR 81 (elite band) in our curated archive. Submission is free to submit, and listing links are nofollow. Global SMB business directory with free company profiles and category browsing. Nearby options in General Directory include Bing Places, Smart Customer, OECD AI.


### Does Hotfrog give a dofollow backlink?

No — Hotfrog listings are nofollow. It can still be useful for launch traffic and discovery; for ranking equity, prefer Dofollow = Yes rows in the ScrollLaunch directories archive.


### How much does it cost to submit to Hotfrog?

Hotfrog is free to submit on the tier we track. Always confirm on their site before spending time on a long form — pricing can change between our quarterly reviews.


### How do I submit my product to Hotfrog?

Open hotfrog.com, create or sign into an account if required, paste your live product URL, write a short tagline that matches your ScrollLaunch listing, and submit. After approval, verify the live listing link and — if you care about SEO — confirm whether the anchor is dofollow. Last reviewed 2026-08-08.


### Where can I find more directories like Hotfrog?

Browse the full ScrollLaunch startup directories list filtered to General Directory, or jump to Free + Dofollow for a shortlist you can finish in an afternoon. We also offer done-for-you submission plans from $99 if you would rather not submit manually.

## Related

- [All 1017 startup directories](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories)
- [Done\-for\-you directory submission](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories/submit)
- [ScrollLaunch pricing](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/pricing)

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