- #discovery-feed
- #leaderboard
- #indie-founders
- #no-signup-browsing
Submit to BuildHop
A startup discovery feed where visitors 'hop' between indie products without signing up, and products are ranked by real browsing activity. It is aimed at indie founders who want ongoing discovery after launch day. Each product gets a public launch page with metrics and founder updates.
buildhop.io · Checked
BuildHop at a glance
- Pricing
- Free + paid options
- Submitting a product costs nothing on the pages checked; homepage ad spots are sold by live bidding (e.g. a $42 bid held a spot when checked).
- Link type
- Dofollow
- Listing https://buildhop.io/discover/awna 'Website' link has rel="noopener" (no nofollow) (checked 2026-09-23)
- Review
- Not stated
- Link back required
- No
- Account required
- Yes
- Domain Rating
- DR50
- Domain Rating by Ahrefs, checked Sep 24, 2026. A score of the whole site’s backlinks, not a Google metric.
- Tranco rank
- Not ranked
- No Tranco rank on record for this site.
- Who browses it
- Indie founders and people browsing new products
- Last checked
How to submit to BuildHop
Open the BuildHop submission page
This is the page makers use to add a product.
Create an account
BuildHop asks you to sign up before you can submit.
Have your assets ready
Name, tagline, description, logo and screenshots. The checklist below covers what to prepare so you can fill the form in one go.
Fill in the form carefully
Pick the most specific category the form offers and write the description for the people who browse BuildHop (Indie founders and people browsing new products), not for search engines.
Wait, then check
We couldn’t confirm how listings are reviewed. Once yours is live, check the details and that the link points to the right page.
Tips for BuildHop
- Ranking is based on browsing activity (hops, completion, momentum), not just upvotes, so a clear first screen matters.
- Post founder updates after launch to keep the product page active.
- You need to create an account to submit; the Submit button leads to sign-up.
From BuildHop’s own guidelines and pages, in our words.
What to prepare
The basics every directory asks for, plus what matters most for product launch platforms.
- Product name and a one-line tagline (about 60 characters)
- A short description (1–2 sentences) and a longer one (a short paragraph)
- Square logo, at least 256×256 px, PNG or SVG
- 2–3 screenshots at a consistent size
- The exact page you want the link to point to
- Pricing model (free, freemium or paid) and a contact email
- A chosen launch date, with time blocked to reply to comments
- A maker comment: why you built it and what feedback you want
- Gallery images or a short demo video
- An optional launch-day offer for that platform’s users
Is BuildHop worth it?
A followed link, with a low bar
The listing link we inspected was followed, but we couldn’t confirm that anyone reviews listings. Directories that accept everyone tend to carry less weight, so treat it as a small plus, not a priority.
- Domain Rating by Ahrefs: 50 (strong). That's the strength of links to the whole site, not a promise about what your listing passes on.
- No Tranco rank on record, so we can’t say how much traffic it gets.
- There’s a free option. Start free and only pay for upgrades if the traffic justifies it.
This verdict is worked out from the facts above with fixed rules (link type, review, price, Domain Rating by Ahrefs, Tranco rank), not paid for. The directory has no say in it.
Questions about BuildHop
Is BuildHop free?
There’s a free option, with paid upgrades. Pricing details: Submitting a product costs nothing on the pages checked; homepage ad spots are sold by live bidding (e.g. a $42 bid held a spot when checked). We checked on Sep 23, 2026.
Does BuildHop give a dofollow link?
Yes. The listing link we inspected was a followed (dofollow) link. Evidence: Listing https://buildhop.io/discover/awna 'Website' link has rel="noopener" (no nofollow) (checked 2026-09-23).
How do I submit to BuildHop?
Submit at https://buildhop.io/auth/sign-up?next=/app/create. You need an account first. Tip: Ranking is based on browsing activity (hops, completion, momentum), not just upvotes, so a clear first screen matters.
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