# Submit to DevHunt

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

- **Canonical:** https://tools.launchllama.co/tools/launch-directories/devhunt
- **Markdown twin:** https://tools.launchllama.co/directory-spokes/devhunt.md
- **Directory:** DevHunt (devhunt.org)
- **Submit URL:** https://devhunt.org
- **DR:** 62
- **Pricing:** Free
- **Category:** Developer Tools (#15 of 27 by DR in this category)
- **Referral traffic:** Medium
- **Backlink quality:** Medium
- **Link type:** Mixed — Product pages on devhunt.org with outbound demo links; GitHub-authenticated community voting

## Quick verdict

Dev-tool launchpad — DR 62, free to submit. Worth it for developer products with GitHub presence; skip if your audience is non-technical consumers.

**Best for:** Developer tools, APIs, libraries, and dev-focused SaaS · Teams comfortable with GitHub-authenticated community upvoting

## Approval & timeline

- **Time-to-live:** Submissions typically go live within 1–3 days. Launch-day ranking depends on upvotes from devhunt.org visitors.
- **Review:** Moderated for dev-tool relevance. Non-dev products, affiliate lists, and broken demos rejected.
- **Common rejections:** Consumer apps with no developer angle, incomplete product pages, or resubmitted duplicates within weeks.
- **Reputation:** Smaller than Product Hunt — set expectations for Medium traffic, not PH-scale spikes.

## Pros

- DR 62 domain with Medium referral traffic from dev-focused audience
- Free to launch — no paid tier required for basic listing
- GitHub-authenticated voting improves vote quality
- Highly relevant audience for APIs, CLI tools, and dev SaaS

## Cons

- Developer tools only — consumer products are poor fit
- Medium backlink quality — not a top-tier SEO directory
- Smaller community than Product Hunt for launch-day amplification
- Requires GitHub-friendly positioning and often open docs or repos

## What you need before you submit

- Product name, tagline, and developer-focused description
- Live demo URL, docs link, or GitHub repository
- Logo and screenshots showing developer workflow
- Launch-day plan to share on X, Discord, and dev communities for upvotes
- GitHub account for voting verification context

**Gotchas:**

- Frame benefits for developers — “saves engineering time” beats generic marketing
- Docs or quickstart matter — dev audience clicks through to evaluate fast
- Not a general startup directory — skip if your buyer is not technical

## Submission mechanics

- **Account:** DevHunt account at devhunt.org — submit product and schedule or publish launch.
- **Categories:** Developer tools categories only — APIs, libraries, dev SaaS, infra, etc.
- **Anchor text:** Product name on devhunt.org listing with outbound link to demo, docs, or repo.
- **Link placement:** Dedicated product page plus daily launch feed on devhunt.org.

## FAQ

### Is DevHunt only for open-source tools?

No — commercial dev SaaS is welcome. You need a clear developer audience and working demo or docs.

### Is DevHunt free?

Yes — basic product submission and launch on devhunt.org are free.

### How does GitHub authentication work?

DevHunt uses GitHub login for community voting to reduce bot upvotes — encourage your users to vote while logged in.

### DevHunt vs Product Hunt for dev tools?

Use both — Product Hunt for broader launch-day reach; DevHunt for a dev-native audience with less consumer noise.

## 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)