# Submit to DEV Community

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

- **Canonical:** https://tools.launchllama.co/tools/launch-directories/dev-community
- **Markdown twin:** https://tools.launchllama.co/directory-spokes/dev-community.md
- **Directory:** DEV Community (dev.to)
- **Submit URL:** https://dev.to
- **DR:** 91
- **Pricing:** Free
- **Category:** Developer Tools (#7 of 27 by DR in this category)
- **Referral traffic:** Very High
- **Backlink quality:** Very Strong
- **Link type:** Mixed — Article and listing pages on dev.to with outbound links; community UGC with varied rel attributes

## Quick verdict

Top Developer Tools community — DR 91, free to submit. Worth it with a launch article or listing; skip if you want a one-field directory submit without content.

**Best for:** Developer tools publishing launch stories, tutorials, or product listings · Founders cross-posting technical content during dev-focused launch week

## Approval & timeline

- **Time-to-live:** Articles and listings publish immediately from the editor — no pre-publish editorial queue for standard posts.
- **Review:** Community moderators flag spam, tag abuse, and low-effort promo. Posts must follow DEV code of conduct.
- **Common rejections:** Pure link drops, tag spam, plagiarized content, or posts removed for conduct violations.
- **Reputation:** Homepage featuring is algorithmic — most launch posts get modest views without tags, timing, and promotion.

## Pros

- DR 91 domain with Very High referral traffic from active dev readership
- Very Strong backlink quality on indexed article and listing pages
- Free to publish — no submission fees for standard posts and listings
- Tag system (#webdev, #ai, #startup) targets niche developer audiences

## Cons

- Requires substantive content — bare product pitches underperform
- Competitive feed — launch day needs promotion beyond publishing alone
- Not a B2B buyer directory like G2 or Capterra
- Moderators remove low-effort promotional posts

## What you need before you submit

- DEV account with complete profile and link to your product site
- Launch article with technical depth — not only a marketing blurb
- Cover image, relevant tags (3–4 max), and canonical URL if cross-posting
- Optional product listing with logo, description, and homepage URL
- Plan to engage in comments during the first 24 hours after publish

**Gotchas:**

- Cross-posting? Set canonical URL to your original blog to avoid SEO duplication
- Tag spam hurts reach — pick precise tags matching your dev audience
- DEV listing features complement articles; neither replaces GitHub or npm presence

## Submission mechanics

- **Account:** Free DEV account required. Publish via editor or add a product listing from your dashboard.
- **Categories:** Use DEV tags instead of formal categories — choose tags buyers and developers actually follow.
- **Anchor text:** Founder-controlled via article markdown links and listing website field.
- **Link placement:** Outbound links in article body and product listing page — crawlable dev.to/{username}/{slug} URLs.

## FAQ

### Is DEV Community free?

Yes — publishing articles and basic product listings is free. DEV offers optional paid organization features, but core launch posting does not require payment.

### How is DEV Community different from Dev.to?

They are the same platform — DEV Community is the brand name; dev.to is the domain. This spoke covers the official dev.to publishing and listing workflow.

### Does DEV Community send referral traffic?

Yes — popular posts and tag pages drive Very High dev-audience referral traffic on DR 91. Success requires quality content and promotion, not a bare link drop.

### Does DEV give dofollow backlinks?

Article and listing links on dev.to are crawlable. We rate backlink quality Very Strong — expect dev referral clicks plus SEO value when posts rank.

## Related

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