# Submit to OpenHunts

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

- **Canonical:** https://tools.launchllama.co/tools/launch-directories/openhunts
- **Markdown twin:** https://tools.launchllama.co/directory-spokes/openhunts.md
- **Directory:** OpenHunts (openhunts.com)
- **Submit URL:** https://openhunts.com
- **DR:** 66
- **Pricing:** Free
- **Category:** General Directory (#125 of 276 by DR in this category)
- **Referral traffic:** Medium
- **Backlink quality:** Strong
- **Link type:** Dofollow — Product launch listings on openhunts.com with outbound dofollow links to maker sites

## Quick verdict

Free indie launch platform — DR 66, free to submit. Worth stacking in launch week for Strong dofollow links; skip if you need Very High traffic alone.

**Best for:** Indie makers batching free launch platforms alongside Product Hunt and BetaList · Founders wanting dofollow backlinks from open product hunt-style directories

## Approval & timeline

- **Time-to-live:** Most submissions publish within 1–3 days after light editorial review of product URL and listing quality.
- **Review:** Basic moderation — working product, non-spam copy, and genuine software or indie project required.
- **Common rejections:** Broken URLs, duplicate listings, affiliate-only pages, or submissions with no describable product.
- **Reputation:** Smaller audience than Product Hunt — combine with stronger traffic channels for launch day.

## Pros

- DR 66 openhunts.com with Strong dofollow backlink on listing pages
- Free — no mandatory paid tier for basic launch listing
- Indie maker friendly — less corporate gatekeeping than major launch platforms
- Indexed listing pages persist beyond launch week

## Cons

- Medium referral traffic — modest spike vs. Product Hunt or Show HN
- Smaller brand recognition — fewer organic visitors browsing daily
- Community voting may be needed for homepage visibility
- Not ideal as your only launch channel

## What you need before you submit

- Product name and one-line tagline
- Live product or landing page URL
- Logo and at least one product screenshot
- Short description of problem solved and target user
- Maker name and contact email for listing confirmation

**Gotchas:**

- OpenHunts ≠ Open Launch — different domains and communities
- Prepare to share listing on social for upvotes during launch week
- One listing per product — contact support for major relaunches

## Submission mechanics

- **Account:** Submit via openhunts.com — account may be required to manage listing and track votes.
- **Categories:** General software, SaaS, and indie product categories — dev tools and side projects common.
- **Anchor text:** Product name on openhunts.com listing with dofollow outbound homepage link.
- **Link placement:** Dedicated product page on openhunts.com — crawlable launch listing in browse and vote feeds.

## FAQ

### Is OpenHunts free?

Yes — OpenHunts offers free product launch submissions with dofollow listing links.

### Does OpenHunts give dofollow backlinks?

Yes — we rate backlink quality Strong on openhunts.com product listing pages.

### How is OpenHunts different from Product Hunt?

Product Hunt is larger with Very High traffic. OpenHunts is a smaller indie-friendly launch platform — useful as a free Strong backlink stack, not a PH replacement.

### How is OpenHunts different from Open Launch?

Different sites — openhunts.com vs. open-launch.com. Both are free indie launch directories worth stacking together.

## 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)