Submit to Sidebar - Directory Review (DR 71)

Sidebar is a launch board - value comes from coordinated launch promotion and community upvotes, not passive long-term SEO. Hand-checked for Ahrefs Domain Rating, submission pricing, and dofollow status - last reviewed 2026-09-07.

sidebar.io#65 in Tech / Startups by DR

Submit on Sidebar

Ahrefs DR: DR 71
Pricing: Free
Link type: Dofollow
Category: Tech / Startups

Quick verdict

Sidebar is a strong SEO pick in Tech / Startups: #65 of 155 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; authority building (DR 71 is in the strong band); tech / startups discovery.

How to submit to Sidebar

Open sidebar.io 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.

Sidebar ranks #65 by Ahrefs DR among 155 Tech / Startups directories in our archive - 64 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 Sidebar a good startup directory to submit to?

Sidebar (sidebar.io) currently sits at Ahrefs DR 71 (strong band) in our curated archive. Submission is free to submit, and listing links pass dofollow equity. Sidebar is a launch board - value comes from coordinated launch promotion and community upvotes, not passive long-term SEO. Nearby options in Tech / Startups include Nick Launches, Vator, Startup Fast.

Does Sidebar give a dofollow backlink?

Yes - Sidebar 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 Sidebar?

Sidebar 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 Sidebar?

Open sidebar.io, 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 Sidebar?

Browse the full ScrollLaunch startup directories list filtered to Tech / Startups, 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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