BadgeRelay

Publish directory badges without redeploying

ProductivityLaunched Sep 2026

The story

BadgeRelay lets you manage all your directory badges from one dashboard instead of editing your codebase. Install one lightweight embed on your site, then add, remove, and reorder badges instantly without any deployments. Built for indie makers and founders who ship across multiple directories and platforms.

Overview

BadgeRelay is a badge management platform that decouples directory badges from your codebase. Instead of editing your site code every time you get listed on a new directory or want to reorder badges, you install one embed script once and manage everything from a centralized dashboard. The platform renders badges server-side so crawlers and verification bots can see them, and changes publish instantly without requiring site rebuilds or redeployments. It supports multiple layout options (row, carousel, compact) and works with Next.js, static sites, and other frameworks. BadgeRelay is designed for indie makers, founders, and small teams who want to maintain current directory verification badges across their products without the friction of code deployments.

Key features

One-time embed installation

Add a single lightweight script or server component to your site once, then manage all badges from the dashboard without further code changes.

Server-side rendering

Badges are rendered into page HTML on the server, ensuring crawlers and directory verification bots can read them without waiting for client-side JavaScript.

Instant publishing

Add, remove, or reorder badges in the dashboard and changes appear on your site immediately without rebuilding or redeploying.

Multiple layout options

Choose between clean row, carousel, or compact layouts to match your site design and footer space.

Centralized management

Manage badges across all your products from one dashboard instead of maintaining them in separate codebases.

Backlink preservation

Directory links and verification badges remain intact and live, maintaining SEO value and verification status.

Use cases

1
Indie makers shipping everywhere
Manage badges across multiple product launches and directory listings from one place without code deployments.
2
Founders with multiple products
Keep badges current across your entire product portfolio from a single dashboard.
3
Directory-verified projects
Maintain live verification badges and directory links without site rebuilds whenever you get listed on new platforms.
4
Teams avoiding deployment friction
Reduce coordination overhead by letting non-technical team members manage badges without requesting developer deployments.

FAQ

Do directory crawlers actually see the badges?

Yes. BadgeRelay renders badges into your page HTML on the server, so crawlers and verification bots can read them without waiting on client-side JavaScript.

What do I install on my site?

Add one BadgeRelay server component (for Next.js) or HTML fragment to your layout, usually in the footer. After that, you manage badges from the dashboard instead of redeploying.

How fast do badge changes go live?

Publish, reorder, or remove a badge in the dashboard and the next request to your embed reflects the change. No site redeploy required.

Does this work with Next.js and static sites?

Yes. Use the React server component embed in Next.js, or the HTML fragment on other stacks that can fetch server-rendered markup.

Can I remove the Powered by BadgeRelay attribution?

Attribution shows on the Free plan. Portfolio and Studio plans remove it so your footer stays clean while badges stay live.