Submit to Uptodown
A large alternative app store and download site for Android, Windows and Mac. Its Developers Console lets any maker publish and distribute software, with app pages that also rank in web search.
en.uptodown.com · Checked
Uptodown at a glance
- Pricing
- Free
- Publishing is free of charge, with no profit sharing or mandatory SDK (per the Developers Console page)
- Link type
- Dofollow
- Listing https://genshin-impact.en.uptodown.com/android developer link 'HoYoverse' to genshin.mihoyo.com has no rel attribute — rendered via context.dev (checked 2026-09-23)
- Review
- Not stated
- Link back required
- No
- Account required
- Yes
- Domain Rating
- DR83
- Domain Rating by Ahrefs, checked Sep 24, 2026. A score of the whole site’s backlinks, not a Google metric.
- Tranco rank
- #6,112
- Research top-sites ranking. Lower is more popular.
- Who browses it
- Android, Windows and Mac users downloading apps outside the official stores
- Last checked
How to submit to Uptodown
Open the Uptodown submission page
This is the page makers use to add a product.
Create an account
Uptodown 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 Uptodown (Android, Windows and Mac users downloading apps outside the official stores), 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 Uptodown
- Create a developer account in the Developers Console to publish
- Useful for Android APK distribution outside Google Play
- App pages double as web landing pages, so write a search-friendly description
From Uptodown’s own guidelines and pages, in our words.
What to prepare
The basics every directory asks for, plus what matters most for general web directories.
- 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
- Consistent business name, URL and contact details (use them the same way everywhere)
- The most specific category the directory offers
- A plain description with no keyword stuffing
- A business address or country, if the form asks
Is Uptodown 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: 83 (very strong). That's the strength of links to the whole site, not a promise about what your listing passes on.
- Tranco rank #6,112: one of the ~10,000 most visited sites on the web.
- Free to list, so the only cost is your time.
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 Uptodown
Is Uptodown free?
Yes. Listing on Uptodown is free. Pricing details: Publishing is free of charge, with no profit sharing or mandatory SDK (per the Developers Console page). We checked on Sep 23, 2026.
Does Uptodown give a dofollow link?
Yes. The listing link we inspected was a followed (dofollow) link. Evidence: Listing https://genshin-impact.en.uptodown.com/android developer link 'HoYoverse' to genshin.mihoyo.com has no rel attribute — rendered via context.dev (checked 2026-09-23).
How do I submit to Uptodown?
Submit at https://en.uptodown.com/developers-console. You need an account first. Tip: Create a developer account in the Developers Console to publish.
Alternatives to Uptodown
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Sources
The pages we opened on Sep 23, 2026 to write this page.