9Sites at a glance
- Listing price
- Free, paid upgradesPremium links $15.95 one-time
- Domain rating
- DR 35
- Account
- Not needed
- Backlink or badge
- Not required
- Email confirmation
- No
- Submit at
- 9sites.net/addurl.php
What 9Sites is and who it's for
9Sites is a general web directory organized into broad categories like Business, Computers, Health, and Shopping. It lists both free regular links and paid premium links that appear above regular links. The directory has been operating since 2006 and contains thousands of listings across many subcategories.
General web users looking for websites by topic, as well as site owners seeking directory backlinks.
It lists
- Business websites
- Personal blogs
- Educational sites
- Health and medical sites
- Shopping and e-commerce sites
- Technology and computer sites
- Entertainment and media sites
- Homepage and inner page submissions
It doesn't take
- Affiliate programs or sites containing only affiliate links
- Mirror sites with identical content but different URLs
- Pornographic sites or sites linking to pornographic sites
- Sites still under construction
- Link redirect pages (e.g., welcome.to, come.to)
How to submit to 9Sites, step by step
Choose 'Regular Links (free)' as the listing type when submitting. No account or email verification is required.
Choose a listing type
Select either Premium Links ($15.95 one-time fee) or Regular Links (free).
Select a category
Pick the most appropriate category from the hierarchical dropdown.
Fill in site details
Enter URL, title, description, your name, and email. All fields are required.
Submit the form
Agree to the submission rules and submit. No captcha or email verification is required.
Wait for review
The directory reviews submissions for quality and rule compliance before listing.
What the 9Sites form asks for
| Field | Limits and format |
|---|---|
| URL | max 100 characters |
| Title | max 70 characters, English, proper case |
| Description | max 250 characters, English, good grammar |
| Your Name | max 50 characters |
| max 70 characters |
Our free preview drafts your name, tagline, short and long descriptions, categories and tags in the lengths directories like this one ask for. Try it with your URL.
9Sites pricing: free vs paid
| Option | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Regular Link | Free | Permanent listing below premium links |
| Premium Link | $15.95 one-time | Permanent listing shown above regular links |
Why 9Sites submissions get rejected or stall
- Title or description not in English
- Improper capitalization (all caps or all lowercase)
- Poor grammar or errors in description
- Site contains affiliate links only
- Site is a mirror or redirect page
Tips for a listing that gets approved
- Write a clear, error-free description to avoid delays.
- Use proper case: capitalize first letter of sentences and proper nouns.
- Submit inner pages if relevant, but choose the most specific category.
- Premium links appear above regular links and may get more visibility.
Our take on 9Sites
9Sites is a straightforward general directory for any website owner wanting a permanent backlink. The free regular link is easy to submit, but approval may take time and quality standards are enforced. The $15.95 premium listing is a low-cost one-time option for better placement.
9Sites FAQ
How much does it cost to list on 9Sites?
Regular links are free. Premium links cost $15.95 as a one-time fee.
Do I need an account to submit?
No account is required. You just fill out the submission form with your name and email.
What are the submission requirements?
Titles and descriptions must be in English with proper capitalization. No affiliate-only sites, mirror sites, pornographic sites, under-construction sites, or redirect pages.
Checked against 9Sites's own pages on Oct 24, 2026: 9sites.net, 9sites.net/addurl.php, 9sites.net/directory/reference/faqs/. Directories change their forms and prices; the submit page has the final word.
