# Submit to The Register UK — DR 86 Directory Review

> The Register UK (theregister.co.uk): Ahrefs DR 86, free submission, nofollow links. The Register UK is media, not a directory — you need a genuine news angle or launch story, not a form submission.

```yaml
url: "https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories/the-register-uk"
directory: The Register UK
hostname: theregister.co.uk
ahrefs_dr: 86
dr_band: elite
pricing: Free
dofollow: Nofollow
category: Tech / Startups
rank_in_category: 35/154
last_reviewed: 2026-08-08
```

## Quick verdict

The Register UK is a better for discovery than SEO in Tech / Startups: #35 of 154 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 86 is in the elite band); tech / startups discovery.

## Key facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Directory | The Register UK |
| Website | http://www.theregister.co.uk |
| Ahrefs Domain Rating | 86 (elite) |
| Pricing | Free — free to submit |
| Link type | Nofollow — listing links are nofollow |
| Category | Tech / Startups |
| Rank in category | #35 of 154 by DR |

## How to submit to The Register UK

1. Open theregister.co.uk 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 Tech / Startups directories](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories?category=Tech+%2F+Startups&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 The Register UK

- [Built In](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories/built-in) — DR 86, Paid, Nofollow
- [Geek Wire](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories/geek-wire) — DR 86, Paid, Dofollow
- [MakeUseOf](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories/makeuseof) — DR 87, Free, Nofollow
- [Yourstory](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories/yourstory) — DR 85, Paid, Nofollow
- [Startup Fame](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories/startup-fame) — DR 83, Free, Dofollow
- [Business Insider India](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories/business-insider-india) — DR 83, Free, Nofollow
- [MIT Technology Review](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories/mit-technology-review) — DR 90, Free, Nofollow
- [Smashing Magazine](https://www.scrolllaunch.com/directories/smashing-magazine) — DR 90, Free, Nofollow

## FAQ

### Is The Register UK a good startup directory to submit to?

The Register UK (theregister.co.uk) currently sits at Ahrefs DR 86 (elite band) in our curated archive. Submission is free to submit, and listing links are nofollow. The Register UK is media, not a directory — you need a genuine news angle or launch story, not a form submission. Nearby options in Tech / Startups include Built In, Geek Wire, MakeUseOf.


### Does The Register UK give a dofollow backlink?

No — The Register UK 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 The Register UK?

The Register UK 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 The Register UK?

Open theregister.co.uk, 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 The Register UK?

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.

## 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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