CSS Light at a glance
- Listing price
- Paid onlyPremium $20 (submission + directory + socials); Sponsored $120 (15 days top slot); free submission closed
- Domain rating
- DR 45
- Account
- Sign up with email
- Captcha
- None
- Backlink or badge
- Not required
- Email confirmation
- Yes, by link or code
- Time to go live
- Premium submissions are approved within 24 hours.
- Submit at
- csslight.com/submitsite
What CSS Light is and who it's for
CSS Light is a website awards and CSS gallery that showcases outstanding web designs. It features a 'Featured of the Day' site, a gallery of recent submissions, and a directory of web design agencies and products. The site targets web designers, developers, and technology enthusiasts, offering exposure through its social media channels and email list.
Web designers, developers, and tech enthusiasts looking for design inspiration and new tools.
It lists
- Websites with outstanding design
- Web design agencies
- UI/UX design agencies
- Digital experience agencies
- AI tools and platforms
- React component libraries
- HTML templates
How to submit to CSS Light, step by step
Free submission is currently closed, with a note that it will open soon.
Register an account
Click 'Register' and create an account with your email and a password. Email verification is required.
Choose a submission package
On the Submit Your Site page, select either Premium ($20) or Sponsored ($120). Free submission is closed.
Pay via PayPal
Complete payment securely through PayPal. No other payment methods are mentioned.
Submit your site details
After payment, you will be prompted to provide your site information for review.
Wait for approval
Premium submissions are approved within 24 hours. Sponsored submissions appear in the first position on the gallery for 15 days.
What the CSS Light form asks for
| Field | Limits and format |
|---|---|
| E-mail or username | — |
| Password | — |
| search_data | — |
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.
CSS Light pricing: free vs paid
| Option | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Premium Submission + Directory | $20 one-time | Approve within 24 hours, Directory Submission, Post on Twitter (39.6k followers), Facebook (11k followers), Pinterest (1k followers) |
| Sponsored Submission + Directory | $120 one-time | Sponsored Submission for 15 days, 1st position on Gallery for 15 days, Directory Submission, Email to 17,000 subscribers, Post on Twitter (39.6k followers), Facebook (11k followers), Pinterest (1k followers) |
Why CSS Light submissions get rejected or stall
- Free submission is closed, so only paid submissions are accepted.
- Sites must be relevant to web design, development, or technology.
- Duplicate or low-quality sites may be rejected.
- Sites with inappropriate content will not be accepted.
Tips for a listing that gets approved
- Choose the Premium package for a quick 24-hour approval and social media exposure.
- If you want maximum visibility, the Sponsored package places your site at the top of the gallery for 15 days and includes an email blast to 17,000 subscribers.
- Ensure your site has a polished, modern design to increase acceptance chances.
- Register and verify your email before submitting to avoid delays.
Our take on CSS Light
CSS Light is suitable for web designers, agencies, and SaaS tools seeking exposure to a design-focused audience. With free submission closed, the $20 Premium package is a low-cost way to get listed and shared on social media. Expect approval within 24 hours and a dofollow link from a DR45 site.
CSS Light FAQ
How much does it cost to submit to CSS Light?
Premium submission costs $20 one-time, and Sponsored submission costs $120 one-time. Free submission is currently closed.
How long does it take to get approved?
Premium submissions are approved within 24 hours. Sponsored submissions appear in the first position on the gallery for 15 days.
Do I need an account to submit?
Yes, you need to register with your email and password. Email verification is required.
What do I get with the Premium package?
Premium includes directory submission and posts on Twitter (39.6k followers), Facebook (11k followers), and Pinterest (1k followers).
Checked against CSS Light's own pages on Oct 24, 2026: csslight.com, csslight.com/submitsite, csslight.com/contact. Directories change their forms and prices; the submit page has the final word.
