# Submit to Active Search Results

> Launch Llama directory submission tracker review — last reviewed 2026-08-25

- **Canonical:** https://tools.launchllama.co/tools/launch-directories/active-search-results
- **Markdown twin:** https://tools.launchllama.co/directory-spokes/active-search-results.md
- **Directory:** Active Search Results (activesearchresults.com)
- **Submit URL:** https://activesearchresults.com
- **DR:** 74
- **Pricing:** Free
- **Category:** General Directory (#98 of 276 by DR in this category)
- **Referral traffic:** Medium
- **Backlink quality:** Strong
- **Link type:** Dofollow — Website listing on activesearchresults.com with dofollow outbound link; independent search index and directory

## Quick verdict

Independent web directory — DR 74, free to submit. Worth it as a free Strong backlink citation; skip if you expect High referral traffic.

**Best for:** Founders stacking free dofollow directories in a launch backlink campaign · Sites seeking citation links beyond major startup launchpads

## Approval & timeline

- **Time-to-live:** Most submissions review within several days to two weeks — typical for human-reviewed web directories.
- **Review:** Editorial review for site quality, working URL, and appropriate category. Spam and low-quality sites rejected.
- **Common rejections:** Broken URLs, thin affiliate pages, adult content, or sites failing basic quality checks.
- **Reputation:** Medium referral traffic — primary value is dofollow citation, not browse-driven signups.

## Pros

- DR 74 domain with Strong dofollow backlink rating
- Free submission with no paid tier required for basic listing
- Independent index adds non-mainstream backlink diversity
- Low friction add-on in multi-directory backlink campaigns

## Cons

- Medium referral traffic — not a significant discovery channel
- General web directory — less startup-buyer intent than launchpads
- Human review adds days vs. instant auto-accept directories
- Limited brand recognition compared to Product Hunt or BetaList

## What you need before you submit

- Website title and accurate meta description
- Working homepage URL with live content
- Primary category selection matching your site topic
- Contact email for submission confirmation
- Brief site description emphasizing legitimate business or product

**Gotchas:**

- Treat as backlink citation — do not expect meaningful referral traffic
- Pick accurate category — miscategorized sites may be rejected or buried
- Verify dofollow link live after approval in Search Console or Ahrefs

## Submission mechanics

- **Account:** Submit via activesearchresults.com submission form — typically no long-term account required.
- **Categories:** General web categories — pick the closest match; spam categories are rejected.
- **Anchor text:** Site title on listing; dofollow outbound link uses submitted homepage URL.
- **Link placement:** Dedicated directory listing page on activesearchresults.com — crawlable in category index.

## FAQ

### Is Active Search Results free?

Yes — our tracker lists Active Search Results as Free for basic website submissions.

### Does Active Search Results give dofollow backlinks?

Yes — we rate Active Search Results backlinks Strong with dofollow links on approved listings.

### Does Active Search Results send referral traffic?

Medium traffic in our tracker — the primary value is dofollow citation at DR 74, not browse-driven signups.

### What types of sites does Active Search Results accept?

General web directories accept legitimate business, product, and content sites. Spam, thin affiliate pages, and broken URLs are rejected.

## Related

- [Directory Submission Tracker](https://tools.launchllama.co/tools/launch-directories)
- [General Directory directories](https://tools.launchllama.co/tools/launch-directories?category=general-directory)
- [Directory backlink service](https://tools.launchllama.co/launch#directory-submissions)
- [llms.txt](https://tools.launchllama.co/llms.txt)