Launchory
Launchory is a curated startup directory and submission platform where founders list their product, website, and social profiles to gain visibility and high-authority dofollow backlinks. According to its homepage, the directory operates on a DR 60 / DA 40 domain and offers human-screened submissions with approval typically completed in under 10 minutes. Listings are described as permanent dofollow backlinks with zero recurring fees, intended to help startups build domain rating over time. The platform also emphasizes discoverability beyond traditional search, stating that its pages include Schema.org markup engineered for AI answer engines such as ChatGPT Search, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews. Alongside the directory itself, Launchory publishes supporting sections including startups, rankings, tools, and a "Boost DR" offering, positioning itself as both a listing destination and a discovery surface for early adopters. A notable feature is a live Top 20 homepage auction, where startups bid to occupy front-page ranking positions. Higher bids displace current holders down the leaderboard, and rankings display each startup's own domain rating and category. Pricing details for submission and boost plans are published on a separate pricing page, and the site requires account creation to submit a startup.
- Category
- 🔥 Trending
- Pricing
- Unknown
Problem solved
New startups struggle with discoverability: getting found by early adopters, search engines, and AI answer engines is slow and expensive. Launchory addresses this by providing a curated directory with fast human-reviewed approval and permanent dofollow backlinks from a high-domain-rating site, plus structured markup intended to improve visibility in AI-generated search results and startup listing pages.
Use cases
- Submit a newly launched startup to a curated directory for early exposure
- Acquire a permanent dofollow backlink from a DR 60 domain to build domain rating
- Bid in the Top 20 homepage auction to claim front-page placement
- Improve visibility in AI answer engines through Schema.org structured listings
- Research and compare other listed startups by domain rating and category
- Promote a SaaS or indie product to early adopters browsing startup directories
Audience
- Startups
- Developers
- Product Managers
- Hobbyists
- Enterprise
Pros
- Fast approval claimed at under 10 minutes
- Permanent dofollow backlinks from a DR 60 / DA 40 domain
- No recurring fees stated for listings
- Schema.org markup aimed at AI search visibility
- Live homepage auction offers an alternative to standard listing placement
Cons
- Auction-based homepage ranking favors those willing to spend more
- Pricing is not stated on the homepage and requires visiting a separate page
- Directory backlink impact on rankings is widely debated
- Curated human screening means not all submissions are guaranteed approval
- Directory traffic is typically smaller than major discovery platforms
Official website: https://www.launchory.app/
Canonical LambdaBase page: https://www.lambdabase.com/tools/launchory