Community
Community
Free
Free
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- Listed on Needle Directory with logo, copy, and media
- Discoverable in browse and category views
- Dofollow backlink when badge is verified or you win weekly votes
Free with every listing
Pricing
Compare launch plans, sponsored ads, and Directory Reach. Spotlight checkout happens in your launch flow.
Launch plans
One-time Spotlight pins with lifetime dofollow backlink. Purchase in the launch flow; compare here.
Spotlight
Spotlight Week
7-day pin · permanent verification skip
$39Save $10
$29
USD · one-time · no auto-renew
- Pinned to the top of Needle Directory for 7 days
- Lifetime dofollow backlink - no badge required
- Verification skip included - submit without backlink checks
- Priority review queue
- One-time charge - does not auto-renew
Spotlight
Spotlight 14 Days
14-day pin · permanent verification skip
$49Save $10
$39
USD · one-time · no auto-renew
- Pinned to the top of Needle Directory for 14 days
- Lifetime dofollow backlink - no badge required
- Verification skip included
- Priority review and support
- One-time charge - does not auto-renew
Spotlight
Spotlight Month
30-day pin · permanent verification skip
$99Save $30
$69
USD · one-time · no auto-renew
- Pinned to the top of Needle Directory for 30 days
- Up to 20× more homepage exposure vs organic browse
- Lifetime dofollow backlink - no badge required
- Verification skip included
- Priority review and support
- One-time charge - does not auto-renew
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a paid Needle Search plan to list?
- No. Needle Directory is separate from Search. You can list for free on the Community plan.
- When is my backlink dofollow?
- Community: when your badge is verified or you win weekly votes. All Spotlight plans include a lifetime dofollow link without a badge.
- What does verification skip mean?
- Spotlight plans include skipping automated backlink checks. Community listings can verify with a free badge or buy verification skip during launch.
- How do sponsored ads work?
- After your listing is live, buy an ad pack from your listing promote page. Ads run for 30 days on the surfaces included in the pack.
- What is Directory Reach?
- Directory Reach is a done-for-you service: we manually submit your startup URL to curated third-party directories and send a report with live links.
- How long until my listing is live?
- Listings publish on your scheduled launch date automatically. Spotlight plans let you pick the day and include pinned placement.
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