Dark at a glance
- Listing price
- Free, paid upgradesSponsor placements paid; submission itself free
- Domain rating
- DR 44
- Account
- Not needed
- Captcha
- None
- Backlink or badge
- Not required
- Email confirmation
- No
- Submit at
- dark.design
What Dark is and who it's for
Dark is a curated gallery of the best dark-themed websites. It showcases handpicked websites across categories like Agency, AI, Software, Hardware, and Personal. The site is designed for designers and developers seeking visual inspiration from dark-themed designs.
Designers, developers, and creatives who actively seek visual inspiration.
It lists
- Dark-themed websites
- Agency sites
- AI products
- Software
- Hardware
- Personal sites
- Web3 projects
- Education sites
How to submit to Dark, step by step
Click Submit and fill out the modal with your site name, URL, and description. No account or payment is required for submission.
Open the submit form
Click the Submit button in the top navigation to open a modal.
Enter your site details
Provide your site name, URL, and a description in the modal fields.
Submit for review
Submit the form. There is no login, captcha, or email verification required.
Wait for curation
The Dark team reviews submissions and only accepts dark-themed sites that meet their quality bar.
What the Dark form asks for
| Field | Limits and format |
|---|---|
| Site name | — |
| URL | — |
| Description | — |
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.
Dark pricing: free vs paid
| Option | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free listing | Free | Submission for review; inclusion is curated and not guaranteed. |
| Weekly sponsorship | $399 per week | One-week exclusive homepage banner placement, click tracking. |
| Monthly sponsorship | $1299 per month | Four consecutive weeks of homepage banner placement, click tracking. |
Why Dark submissions get rejected or stall
- Site is not dark-themed
- Site does not meet the curation quality bar
- Duplicate or already listed site
Tips for a listing that gets approved
- Ensure your site has a genuinely dark theme; light-themed sites are not accepted.
- Craft a concise, compelling description that highlights your site's design.
- If you need guaranteed visibility, consider a sponsorship for homepage placement.
Our take on Dark
Dark is ideal for founders with visually striking dark-themed websites who want exposure to a design-focused audience. Free submission is quick, but inclusion is curated and not guaranteed. For guaranteed placement, sponsorship offers prominent homepage visibility.
Dark FAQ
How much does it cost to submit to Dark?
Submission is free. There is no cost to submit your site for review.
Do I need an account to submit?
No, you can submit without creating an account or signing in.
What kind of sites does Dark accept?
Dark accepts dark-themed websites across categories like Agency, AI, Software, Hardware, Personal, Web3, Education, and Culture.
Can I pay to get listed faster?
Paid sponsorship places your banner on the homepage, but it does not guarantee a listing in the gallery.
Checked against Dark's own pages on Oct 24, 2026: dark.design, dark.design/sponsor. Directories change their forms and prices; the submit page has the final word.
