Prove your utility with
real stack usage

Revenue says nothing about project fit. Real-world usage does.
Show developers exactly how your tool fits into their stack alongside the tools they already trust.

How it works
CONTEXT

Contextual Discovery

Don't just be a list item. Be a solution that works well with Next.js, Supabase, or Stripe. Users find you because you fit their specific stack.

Stack FitVerified UsageBetter Leads

SEO Boost

Do-follow backlinks and schema markup that Google loves.

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Collections

Community Collections

Get curated into collections like "Best AI Tools for 2025" or "Solopreneur Starter Pack".

AI-Powered

Smart Matching

Our AI recommends your tool to users with matching needs and tech stacks.

Why Submit Your Tool to Used-By?

Unlike traditional launch platforms that give you a 24-hour spike, Used-By provides continuous, targeted visibility to developers and companies actively building their tech stacks.

Long-term Discoverability

Your tool stays discoverable forever. Every time someone searches for solutions in your category, your tool appears in AI-powered recommendations and category listings.

  • Permanent listing - no expiration
  • AI recommendations show your tool to relevant users
  • Appears in category browsing and search results

Targeted Audience

Reach developers, CTOs, and tech teams at the exact moment they're evaluating tools. Our users aren't just browsing - they're actively building and choosing their stack.

  • High-intent traffic from decision-makers
  • Context-aware visibility based on user needs
  • Featured in company tech stacks

How to Submit Your Tool

Get listed in under 5 minutes. It's that simple.

Step 1

Click Submit & Sign In

Create a free account or sign in with your existing credentials. No credit card required.

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Step 2

Fill Out Tool Details

Provide your tool name, website URL, category, and a brief description. Add pricing info to help users decide.

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Step 3

Submit for Review

Our team reviews submissions within 48 hours.

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Step 4

Go Live

Once approved, your tool is immediately discoverable.

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LIVE

What You Get by Submitting

Listing your tool on Used-By comes with powerful benefits that help you grow your user base.

SEO & Backlinks

Every tool gets a dedicated page with proper schema markup. High-quality do-follow backlink from our domain.

Analytics Dashboard

Track page views, clicks, stack additions, and see which keywords trigger recommendations.

AI Matching

Get discovered by the right people at the right time, not just random browsers.

Stack Integration

Appear alongside complementary tools in curated technology stacks.

Featured Opportunities

optional paid advertising. Get featured in relevant recommendation results.

Community Trust

Aggregate "Used By" data to help users make confident decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, submitting your tool is 100% free and always will be. We want to create the most comprehensive tech stack database, so we make it easy for developers to add their tools. Optional paid advertising is available if you want extra visibility, but the core listing is completely free.
Most submissions are reviewed within 24-48 hours. We manually verify each submission to ensure quality and accuracy. You'll receive an email notification once your tool is approved and live on the platform.
Instead of just showing revenue, we highlight how many real-world tech stacks your tool is part of. This provides social proof of utility and integration, showing potential users exactly where your tool fits in their workflow.
Yes! Once your tool is approved, you can claim ownership of your tool page. As an owner, you'll get access to edit the description, update pricing, add screenshots, and view detailed analytics about how users are discovering your tool.
Our AI analyzes user queries and their existing tech stacks to recommend tools that fit their specific needs. It considers context, team size, and requirements to suggest tools like Supabase, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB. Your tool appears when it's the best match.
Great! That means someone else found it valuable enough to add. You can still claim ownership of the existing page. Go to your tool's page and click 'Claim this tool.' This gives you edit access and analytics insights.
Product Hunt is for launch day buzz. Used-By is for long-term discovery. We focus on showing how your tool is *actually used* in production stacks, providing persistent, high-intent visibility to developers building right now.
Yes! You can run targeted ad campaigns. Our contextual advertising shows your tool to users searching in your category. Pricing is transparent: $25 for 50,000 impressions.

Ready to Get Discovered?

Submit your tool now and start reaching developers and companies actively looking for solutions like yours.

100% Free • No Credit Card Required • Reviewed in 24-48 Hours

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