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CodeTrendy vs StackShare

StackShare is a community where companies share their tech stacks. CodeTrendy is a curated product directory where every submission passes a content check before it goes live - currently 652 approved products. Founders usually ask which one deserves their time; the honest answer is that they do different jobs.

StackShare has a Domain Rating of 78 against CodeTrendy's 67, so its raw authority is higher. Developer audience researching what real teams actually use. CodeTrendy's side of the trade: a permanent listing you can edit any time, a content check on every submission, and paid plans (from $19, one-time) that publish immediately with a Verified Business badge, up to 3 dofollow deep links, and a full analytics dashboard.

Side by side	StackShare	CodeTrendy
Domain Rating (Ahrefs)	78	67
Cost to get listed	Not verified - check StackShare's pricing page	Free - optional one-time verified plans from $19
Dofollow backlink	Yes	Up to 3 dofollow deep links on paid plans
How a listing gets published	Set by that directory	Content check on every listing; free listings also need our badge

StackShare figures come from our public directory dataset (also behind the “Where to Promote” guide) and may change; CodeTrendy figures reflect current live pricing and policy.

What StackShare does best

Developer audience researching what real teams actually use. If that matches your launch goals, use it - this page isn’t here to talk you out of it.

What a CodeTrendy listing adds

✓Permanent listing you can edit from your dashboard any time
✓Verified Business badge on paid plans - no badge required on your homepage
✓Analytics dashboard: referrers, countries, CTR, category rank (paid)
✓Category pinning and homepage placement on paid plans (from $19, one-time - no subscription)
✓Listed in AI-readable feeds consumed by ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity

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Frequently asked

›Should I submit my product to StackShare or CodeTrendy?

Both - they compound. Developer audience researching what real teams actually use. A CodeTrendy listing adds a permanent, editable page and a content check on every submission. Serious founders submit everywhere reputable and let each channel do its job.

›Is CodeTrendy free like StackShare?

Submitting to CodeTrendy is free; free listings are published after at least 7 days once our badge is found on the submitted page. Paid plans are one-time (from $19) - they publish immediately with a Verified Business badge, up to 3 dofollow deep links, and full analytics.

›What's the SEO value of CodeTrendy versus StackShare?

StackShare (DR 78) gives a followed link. CodeTrendy (DR 67) nofollows free listings, but paid CodeTrendy plans include up to 3 dofollow deep links to pages you choose. For SEO, the honest play is coverage: consistent listings, real reviews, and links from many reputable directories.

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