Submit to Makerthrive - Directory Review (DR 50)

Indie maker community with launch listings and dofollow product backlinks. Hand-checked for Ahrefs Domain Rating, submission pricing, and dofollow status - last reviewed 2026-09-07.

makerthrive.com#5 in Indie Hackers by DR

Submit on Makerthrive

Ahrefs DR: DR 50
Pricing: Free
Link type: Dofollow
Category: Indie Hackers

Quick verdict

Makerthrive is a strong SEO pick in Indie Hackers: #5 of 13 by Ahrefs DR on our list, free to submit, listing links pass dofollow equity. 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; SEO-focused launches that need dofollow equity; mid-tier directory coverage alongside stronger DR targets; indie hackers discovery.

How to submit to Makerthrive

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

Makerthrive ranks #5 by Ahrefs DR among 13 Indie Hackers directories in our archive - 4 peers sit higher. For a pure SEO pass, start with dofollow directories or the free + dofollow shortlist. Verify any domain live with our Ahrefs DR Check.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Makerthrive a good startup directory to submit to?

Makerthrive (makerthrive.com) currently sits at Ahrefs DR 50 (solid band) in our curated archive. Submission is free to submit, and listing links pass dofollow equity. Indie maker community with launch listings and dofollow product backlinks. Nearby options in Indie Hackers include PostMaker, WIP, Microlaunch.

Does Makerthrive give a dofollow backlink?

Yes - Makerthrive listings pass dofollow link equity. Pair it with a dofollow product page on ScrollLaunch if you want a second high-intent backlink from a weekly launch board.

How much does it cost to submit to Makerthrive?

Makerthrive 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 Makerthrive?

Open makerthrive.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 2026-09-07.

Where can I find more directories like Makerthrive?

Browse the full ScrollLaunch startup directories list filtered to Indie Hackers, 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.

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