# Submit to Slack App Directory

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

- **Canonical:** https://tools.launchllama.co/tools/launch-directories/slack-app-directory
- **Markdown twin:** https://tools.launchllama.co/directory-spokes/slack-app-directory.md
- **Directory:** Slack App Directory (slack.com)
- **Submit URL:** https://slack.com
- **DR:** 92
- **Pricing:** Free
- **Category:** General Directory (#13 of 276 by DR in this category)
- **Referral traffic:** Very High
- **Backlink quality:** Weak
- **Link type:** Mixed — App listing on slack.com/marketplace with install flow; vendor site linked from profile fields

## Quick verdict

Workplace app store — DR 92, free to submit. Worth it for Slack-native integrations; skip if you lack weeks for app review and OAuth compliance.

**Best for:** SaaS built as Slack apps with OAuth, bots, or workflow integrations · Vendors targeting teams already standardized on Slack workspaces

## Approval & timeline

- **Time-to-live:** First app directory review often takes 2–4 weeks including security checks and functional testing in clean workspaces.
- **Review:** Manual Slack app directory review — security, OAuth scopes, UX in Slack clients, and listing completeness.
- **Common rejections:** Excessive OAuth scopes, broken install in clean workspace, missing privacy policy, incomplete listing assets, or policy violations.
- **Reputation:** Directory review is iterative — budget multiple resubmission cycles for first-time Slack app vendors.

## Pros

- DR 92 slack.com with Very High admin referral traffic from marketplace search
- Free vendor listing — no upfront marketplace listing fee
- High-intent audience — buyers already paying for Slack seats
- Indexed public listing pages provide brand search lift

## Cons

- Lengthy security and functional review — not a quick directory submit
- Slack-only — zero value outside Slack workspace ecosystem
- Backlink quality rated Weak — discovery traffic matters more than SEO
- Competitive categories dominated by established apps with reviews

## What you need before you submit

- Slack developer account and published Slack app with working OAuth install
- App listing copy, logo, screenshots showing in-Slack UI, and demo video
- Privacy policy, support URL, and pricing model (free, paid, freemium)
- Scope justification — request minimum permissions required for functionality
- Test install on fresh Slack workspace before submission

**Gotchas:**

- Screenshots must show actual in-Slack UI — marketing mockups fail review
- Request minimum scopes — over-permissioned apps are rejected fast
- App must function without requiring users to leave Slack for core flows

## Submission mechanics

- **Account:** Slack developer account — submit listing via Slack API dashboard after app passes internal QA.
- **Categories:** Select app category and use-case tags — affects marketplace search filters and browse pages.
- **Anchor text:** App name on listing; vendor website URL in publisher profile and listing fields.
- **Link placement:** Public listing at slack.com/marketplace/{app-id} — crawlable app store page with install CTA.

## FAQ

### Is the Slack App Directory free to list?

Yes — vendor listing in the Slack App Directory is free. You may charge for your app separately; Slack does not require upfront listing fees.

### Does the Slack App Directory send discovery traffic?

Yes — Slack admins search the marketplace for vetted apps. High intent when category and keywords match team needs.

### Can generic SaaS list on the Slack App Directory?

No — you need a functional Slack app installable via OAuth with a working integration in Slack workspaces.

### How is Slack App Directory different from Zapier?

Slack App Directory lists native Slack apps for in-workspace use. Zapier lists cross-app automation integrations — complementary channels for different buyer workflows.

## 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)