Hive Index at a glance
- Listing price
- Free, paid upgradesFeatured 1 month $99; Gold $390/yr; free = up to 2 topic pages
- Domain rating
- DR 48
- Account
- Not needed
- Captcha
- None
- Backlink or badge
- Not required
- Email confirmation
- No
- Time to go live
- Listings are reviewed for relevance and typically appear within a few days.
- Submit at
- thehiveindex.com/submit/
What Hive Index is and who it's for
Hive Index is a free, searchable directory of 5,858 online communities, organized by topic, platform, and feature. It helps people find communities to join and helps community builders get discovered. The site has been curating communities since 2021 and covers 294 topics and 36 platforms.
People actively looking for online communities to join, community builders seeking members, and researchers mapping the community space.
It lists
- Online communities with at least 10 active members
- Communities on any platform (Discord, Slack, Facebook, Circl
- Communities with chat or forum features
- Communities related to topics already covered on Hive Index
It doesn't take
- Communities with fewer than 10 active members
- Communities promoting NSFW or violent content
- Pre-launch waitlists without active members
How to submit to Hive Index, step by step
Submit your community through the free listing form. No account needed. Free listings appear on up to 2 relevant topic pages.
Go to the submit page
Visit https://thehiveindex.com/submit/ and click the free listing option.
Fill out the community details
Provide community name, platform, topic categories, member count, and a short description. No account or email verification required.
Submit for review
Your listing is reviewed for relevance and compliance with guidelines.
Get listed
If approved, your community appears on up to 2 relevant topic pages within a few days.
What the Hive Index form asks for
| Field | Limits and format |
|---|---|
| Community name | — |
| Platform | e.g., Discord, Slack, Facebook, Circle, custom |
| Topic categories | Select up to 2 for free listing |
| Member count | Must be at least 10 |
| Short 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.
Hive Index pricing: free vs paid
| Option | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free Listing | Free | Listed on up to 2 relevant topic pages |
| Featured (1 month) | $99 one-time | Top of one topic page for 30 days, homepage display, similar-community recommendations, $1 CPC guarantee (99+ clicks) |
| Gold Membership | $390/year | Listed on up to 6 topic pages, ~10x traffic, social proof display, prominent placement |
| Site Sponsorship | $1000/month | Banner on every page, homepage shoutout, footer link, exit-screen ad |
| Paid Ad | $50 |
Why Hive Index submissions get rejected or stall
- Community has fewer than 10 active members
- Promotes NSFW or violent content
- Lacks basic community features (chat or forum minimum)
- Not related to any topic already covered on Hive Index
- Duplicate listing of an already listed community
Tips for a listing that gets approved
- Choose your two topic categories carefully for free listing; you can upgrade to Gold for up to six.
- Encourage members to leave reviews; free listings with reviews get more clicks (35 vs 4 per month).
- If you need quick visibility, consider a one-month Featured listing at $99 with a CPC guarantee.
- Make sure your community has at least 10 active members before submitting.
Our take on Hive Index
Hive Index is ideal for community builders who want free, targeted exposure to people actively searching for communities. Free listings are easy and require no account, but paid options offer significantly more traffic. Expect a review process of a few days and placement on up to two topic pages for free.
Hive Index FAQ
How do I list my community on Hive Index?
Submit through the free listing form with community name, platform, topic categories, member count, and description. No account needed.
Is listing on Hive Index free?
Yes, a basic listing is free forever and appears on up to two relevant topic pages.
What are the requirements to get listed?
At least 10 active members, no NSFW/violent content, chat or forum features, and relevance to an existing topic.
How much does it cost to promote my community?
Featured listing is $99 for one month on one topic page. Gold Membership is $390/year for up to six topic pages.
How long does it take to get approved?
Listings are reviewed and typically appear within a few days.
Checked against Hive Index's own pages on Oct 24, 2026: thehiveindex.com, thehiveindex.com/submit/, thehiveindex.com/partners/community/, thehiveindex.com/partners/sponsor/. Directories change their forms and prices; the submit page has the final word.
