Directory Submissions for Open Source Project Founders
Open source projects need visibility beyond GitHub. Directory submissions bring your project in front of users, contributors, and potential customers on the platforms where they discover new tools.
Why This Matters for Open Source Founders
GitHub discoverability is limited unless you're already well-known. Startup directories, developer platforms, and open-source specific listings are where users and contributors find new projects to use and contribute to. Directory submissions drive GitHub stars, expand your contributor community, and build the domain authority that helps your documentation rank for relevant developer searches.
Common Challenges
- Project is buried on GitHub with limited discoverability
- Want more stars, contributors, and users without relying on viral posts
- Need to build a commercial user base to support the open-source project
- Documentation site has low domain authority and doesn't rank for relevant terms
How SubmitWell Helps
- We submit to both open-source specific directories and general startup platforms
- GitHub repo URL is included in every submission that supports it
- Backlinks to your documentation site improve its search visibility
- Commercial tier visibility included if you have a hosted/paid version
Simple, Affordable Pricing
One-time payment. No subscription. Results in 6–7 working days.
Frequently Asked Questions
My project has no commercial tier — is SubmitWell still useful?
Yes. Directory submissions drive GitHub stars, new users, and contributors. The backlinks benefit your project documentation's SEO too. Many successful open source maintainers submit to directories specifically to grow the contributor community.
Should I list my GitHub URL or my documentation/marketing site?
Use your product website or documentation URL as the primary URL. Include your GitHub URL in the description fields. Directories link to the main site, and you want those backlinks going to your primary domain.
Ready to get your startup listed?
Manual submissions to 50–200+ directories. Screenshot proof of every listing. Starting at $35.
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