# Submit to AI Directories

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

- **Canonical:** https://tools.launchllama.co/tools/launch-directories/ai-directories
- **Markdown twin:** https://tools.launchllama.co/directory-spokes/ai-directories.md
- **Directory:** AI Directories (aidirectori.es)
- **Submit URL:** https://aidirectori.es
- **DR:** 70
- **Pricing:** Freemium
- **Category:** AI Tools (#12 of 83 by DR in this category)
- **Referral traffic:** Medium
- **Backlink quality:** Strong
- **Link type:** Mixed — Tool listing on aidirectori.es with outbound product link; meta-directory hub tracking AI directory submissions

## Quick verdict

AI Tools meta-directory — DR 70, free tier with paid upgrade options. Worth it for Strong backlinks and submission tracking; skip if you expect Very High browse traffic alone.

**Best for:** AI tools wanting a meta-directory listing plus submission progress tracking · Founders coordinating multi-directory AI launch campaigns from one hub

## Approval & timeline

- **Time-to-live:** Basic listings often go live within days. Dashboard features and paid tiers may activate after account setup.
- **Review:** Light editorial review for AI relevance and listing quality. Non-AI products or broken URLs rejected.
- **Common rejections:** Non-AI products, broken URLs, spam submissions, or listings with no working product demo.
- **Reputation:** Meta-directory value is coordination and backlinks — Medium traffic alone will not drive major referral spikes.

## Pros

- DR 70 domain with Strong backlink quality on tool listing pages
- Submission tracking helps founders manage multi-directory AI launch stacks
- Freemium model — free tier accessible for budget-conscious AI founders
- Centralized hub complements Futurepedia, Toolify, and TAAFT listings

## Cons

- Medium referral traffic — not a primary browse channel like Toolify
- Meta-directory role means less buyer intent than dedicated AI catalogs
- Freemium paid tiers add cost for premium tracking or placement features
- Redundant with direct submits to major AI directories if you skip tracking value

## What you need before you submit

- Product name, short description, and AI use-case category
- Working website URL with demonstrable AI functionality
- Logo and at least one product screenshot
- List of AI directories you plan to submit to (for tracking dashboard)
- Account email for dashboard access and listing notifications

**Gotchas:**

- Use AI Directories for coordination and Strong backlinks — still submit Futurepedia and Toolify directly
- Freemium tiers vary — confirm current free vs. paid feature split before budgeting
- Sharp one-line pitch matters even on meta-directories with Medium traffic

## Submission mechanics

- **Account:** Create account at aidirectori.es for listing and submission tracking dashboard access.
- **Categories:** Pick precise AI category tags. Miscategorized tools get buried in meta-directory browse.
- **Anchor text:** Product name on listing; outbound link uses submitted homepage URL.
- **Link placement:** Dedicated tool page on aidirectori.es — crawlable listing plus dashboard tracking features.

## FAQ

### Is AI Directories free?

Freemium — free basic listing and tracking with optional paid tiers for premium features. Confirm current pricing on aidirectori.es.

### Does AI Directories replace submitting to Futurepedia?

No — AI Directories is a meta-directory hub for tracking and Strong backlinks. Still submit Futurepedia, Toolify, and TAAFT directly for higher traffic.

### Does AI Directories send referral traffic?

Medium traffic in our tracker — Strong backlinks and submission coordination are often the bigger wins.

### What is a meta-directory?

AI Directories lists your tool and helps track submissions across other AI directories — useful for launch-week organization, not a substitute for major catalogs.

## Related

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