Dofollow AI Directories
Directories that pass real link equity, tested and confirmed, because dofollow claims on old lists go stale fast.
A dofollow link passes authority from the linking site to yours. It is the difference between a listing that strengthens your link profile and one that only exists. Directories switch to nofollow quietly, so we retest. Every directory marked dofollow in our list had it confirmed on a live listing.
One honest note: nofollow links are not worthless. They send referral traffic and build brand searches. But when choosing where to spend your submission time first, dofollow with decent DR is the shortlist.
Confirmed dofollow AI directories
| Directory | DR | Link status |
|---|---|---|
sourceforge.net sourceforge.net | 92 | Dofollow |
news.ycombinator.com news.ycombinator.com | 91 | Dofollow |
aitools.neilpatel.com aitools.neilpatel.com | 91 | Dofollow |
producthunt.com producthunt.com | 91 | Dofollow |
capterra.com capterra.com | 91 | Dofollow |
How we verify dofollow status
We do not take a directory’s word for it, and we do not copy other lists. Verification means opening a live, published listing, inspecting the outbound link to the tool’s website, and checking the rel attribute on that specific link. Status reflects what the link actually was on a real listing when we last checked.
Dofollow is the shortlist, not the whole strategy
If you are prioritizing a DIY round, the order that works: dofollow directories with decent DR first, then high-DR nofollow sites that send real visitors, then the long tail. A nofollow listing on a busy directory can outperform a dofollow link on a ghost town.
Frequently asked questions
What is a dofollow backlink?
A dofollow link passes link equity from the linking site to yours, which is what search engines use as an authority signal. Nofollow links carry a rel attribute asking search engines not to count them that way, though Google now treats nofollow as a hint.
Do nofollow directory links have any value?
Yes, just less direct SEO value. They still send referral traffic, build brand visibility, and Google treats nofollow as a hint it may count. A natural link profile contains both, so we list nofollow directories too and mark which is which.
How do I know a directory is really dofollow?
Inspect a live listing’s outbound link for rel="nofollow". Directories change this over time, sometimes silently, which is why we retest and mark status per directory rather than trusting old lists.