# Submit to Startup Fame

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

- **Canonical:** https://tools.launchllama.co/tools/launch-directories/startup-fame
- **Markdown twin:** https://tools.launchllama.co/directory-spokes/startup-fame.md
- **Directory:** Startup Fame (startupfa.me)
- **Submit URL:** https://startupfa.me
- **DR:** 83
- **Pricing:** Free
- **Category:** Tech / Startups (#12 of 18 by DR in this category)
- **Referral traffic:** High
- **Backlink quality:** Very Strong
- **Link type:** Dofollow — Verified listings include crawlable dofollow links on dedicated startup pages at startupfa.me

## Quick verdict

Strong Tech / Startups launch site — #12 of 18 by DR, free to submit. Worth it if you will keep a verification badge live; skip if badge placement is a dealbreaker.

**Best for:** Indie hackers and micro-SaaS seeking dofollow DR 83 links · Founders comfortable adding a homepage verification badge

## Approval & timeline

- **Time-to-live:** Free Verified submissions typically review in several business days after the badge is detected; paid plans can publish faster with chosen timing.
- **Review:** Editorial quality review plus automated badge verification on your homepage. Incomplete products or spammy pages are rejected.
- **Common rejections:** Missing or removed verification badge, low-quality landing pages, affiliate funnels, or products that fail Startup Fame’s quality checks.
- **Reputation:** The free tier requires an ongoing homepage badge — remove it and you risk losing the listing and dofollow link.

## Pros

- DR 83 domain with Very Strong backlink rating in our tracker
- Free Verified plan available after badge verification
- Daily launch feed with Top of Day / Week / Month rankings
- Dedicated startup page plus optional startupfa.me/profile hub

## Cons

- Homepage verification badge required for the free tier — not anonymous submit-and-forget
- Free queue timing is less predictable than paid launch-day scheduling
- Competitive daily feed — passive form fill without launch promotion underperforms
- Paid Highlight ($19/mo) and Spotlight ($149/mo) add up if you need premium placement

## What you need before you submit

- Product name, tagline, and live website URL
- Category selection and square logo plus screenshots
- Submitter email and optional social handle (e.g. Twitter/X)
- Ability to add Startup Fame’s verification badge to your homepage
- Optional demo video URL if you want a richer listing

**Gotchas:**

- Submit at startupfa.me/submit — badge must stay live after approval for the free Verified tier
- AI-assisted listing generation pulls from your URL — fix inaccurate auto-filled copy before publishing
- Plan launch-day upvote push if you want Top of Day placement, not just the backlink

## Submission mechanics

- **Account:** Free account at startupfa.me. Submit via the Tally-powered form, then complete badge verification for the Verified tier.
- **Categories:** Accepts modern startups, micro-SaaS, and side projects — pick the closest category for discovery filters.
- **Anchor text:** Product name on your dedicated Startup Fame startup page; outbound link uses your submitted website URL.
- **Link placement:** Primary link on your crawlable startupfa.me startup detail page — not buried in paginated widget footers.

## FAQ

### Is Startup Fame really free?

Yes — the Verified plan is free if you add and maintain Startup Fame’s verification badge on your homepage. Paid Highlight and Spotlight plans add placement and timing control.

### Does Startup Fame give dofollow backlinks?

Verified listings include dofollow links on dedicated startup pages — one reason we rate Startup Fame Very Strong for backlink quality at DR 83.

### How long does Startup Fame approval take?

Expect several business days for free Verified review after your badge is detected. Weekday submissions often move faster than weekend queues.

### Can I pick my launch day on Startup Fame?

Free Verified listings enter the editorial queue without guaranteed timing. Paid launch options let you schedule a specific day and optional Featured homepage placement.

## Related

- [Directory Submission Tracker](https://tools.launchllama.co/tools/launch-directories)
- [Tech / Startups directories](https://tools.launchllama.co/tools/launch-directories?category=tech-startups)
- [Directory backlink service](https://tools.launchllama.co/launch#directory-submissions)
- [llms.txt](https://tools.launchllama.co/llms.txt)