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.

Pricing

Compare launch plans, sponsored ads, and Directory Reach. Spotlight checkout happens in your launch flow.

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One-time Spotlight pins with lifetime dofollow backlink. Purchase in the launch flow; compare here.

Community

Free

Queue for next UTC slot

Free with every listing

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

Spotlight Week

Permanent verification skip

$39Save $10$29

USD · one-time

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

Best value

Spotlight 14 Days

Permanent verification skip

$49Save $10$39

USD · one-time

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 Month

Permanent verification skip

$99Save $30$69

USD · one-time

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

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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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