# Submit to Dev.to

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

- **Canonical:** https://tools.launchllama.co/tools/launch-directories/dev-to
- **Markdown twin:** https://tools.launchllama.co/directory-spokes/dev-to.md
- **Directory:** Dev.to (dev.to)
- **Submit URL:** https://dev.to
- **DR:** 48
- **Pricing:** Free
- **Category:** Developer Tools (#22 of 27 by DR in this category)
- **Referral traffic:** Medium
- **Backlink quality:** Medium
- **Link type:** Mixed — Article pages on dev.to with outbound links in post body; community UGC with varied rel attributes

## Quick verdict

Dev community launch posts — DR 48, free to submit. Worth it with a technical article and tags; skip if you want a one-field directory submit without writing.

**Best for:** Developer tools publishing launch stories, tutorials, or “how we built it” posts · Founders cross-posting technical content during dev-focused launch week

## Approval & timeline

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

## Pros

- DR 48 domain with Medium referral traffic from active dev community
- Free to publish — no submission fees or paid listing tiers
- Tag system (#webdev, #javascript, #startup) targets niche dev audiences
- Comment threads drive feedback from developers and indie hackers

## Cons

- Requires writing effort — not a quick directory form submission
- Medium backlink quality — one post alone rarely moves SEO meaningfully
- Feed competition — homepage featuring is unpredictable
- Non-dev products get poor fit and low engagement

## What you need before you submit

- Dev.to account at dev.to
- Launch article with technical substance — demo, architecture, or lessons learned
- Cover image, tags, and canonical URL if cross-posting from your blog
- Product link in context within the article body
- Plan to share on X and dev Discord/Slack communities on publish day

**Gotchas:**

- Avoid tag spam — pick 4 relevant tags, not 15 trending ones
- Set canonical URL correctly when cross-posting to avoid duplicate content issues
- Reply to comments quickly on publish day to boost engagement signals

## Submission mechanics

- **Account:** Dev.to account — create posts at dev.to/new with the built-in markdown editor.
- **Categories:** Use tags instead of formal categories — choose tags your developer audience follows.
- **Anchor text:** Natural in-article links to product, docs, GitHub, or demo — avoid bare URL dumps.
- **Link placement:** Outbound links in dev.to/{username}/{slug} article body — not a product directory listing page.

## FAQ

### Is Dev.to free for product launches?

Yes — publishing on Dev.to is free. Success depends on article quality and promotion, not paid placement.

### What should a Dev.to launch post include?

Technical depth — how you built it, benchmarks, open-source lessons, or a tutorial using your product. Pure ads underperform.

### Can I cross-post from my own blog?

Yes — set canonical URL to your original post if you want SEO credit on your domain, or to Dev.to if DEV is primary.

### Dev.to vs Hashnode for launches?

Both suit dev-content launches — Dev.to has a larger established community; Hashnode offers strong custom-domain options on paid tiers.

## 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)