Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about listing on Buildlist. Still stuck? Email us.
How do I get my tool listed?
Click Submit, paste your website URL, and let AI prefill the details. Edit anything, choose a plan, and publish. The whole flow takes a couple of minutes.
What is the difference between the free and paid plans?
Free (Builder) listings go live once you add our badge to your site and include one no-follow link. Challenger ($29) goes live instantly with do-follow links and featured placement. Leader ($49) adds the #1 spot on a Best-of listicle, the page AI assistants read, plus homepage placement. Every paid plan is a one-time payment.
What is the badge and why do I need it for the free plan?
The badge is a small link back to us that you place on your site. It is how free listings are verified. Once we detect it, your listing publishes automatically.
How many links do I get?
Every listing includes a link to your site. Challenger ($29) adds one more link, and Leader ($49) adds up to five more, all do-follow and all shown on your dedicated listing page.
How does upvoting and ranking work?
Signed-in users can upvote tools, one vote per tool. Trending uses a time-decay score that rewards recent momentum, so new tools have a real chance to climb.
How are listings approved?
Listings publish automatically once paid or badge-verified. A thin automated blocklist screens for disallowed content; flagged listings are held for review.
Can I edit my listing later?
Yes. Manage everything from your dashboard, including details, links, and tier.
Which plans get placed on a Best-of listicle?
Only Leader. A Leader listing is placed at #1 on the Best-of page for its category the moment it goes live, with a do-follow link. Builder and Challenger listings are not placed on listicles. You can upgrade from your dashboard at any time.
Do you offer refunds?
See our refund policy for details. If something is not right, contact us and we will help.