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WebCatalog submission guide

WebCatalog is a desktop app (macOS, Windows, Linux) that turns websites into standalone apps, with a public catalog of 65,000+ web apps.

Last checked against WebCatalog's own submission pages on .

59Domain Rating
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20-40 minEstimated effort

Why founders submit to WebCatalog

Each app has its own catalog page. Users browse the catalog to install web apps as desktop apps.

Pricing as WebCatalog states it: Listing is free: 'No fees and no paid plan' for app listing. Review and timing: No timeframe stated. Submitting takes about a minute, and you get an email when the app is approved (or an explanation if it can't be listed).

When we checked live listings, outbound product links were nofollow. Ahrefs Domain Rating was 59 as of August 2026. It suits SaaS, AI, and startup teams when web apps can appear in a large app catalog used for desktop wrappers.

What we handle on WebCatalog

  • Match your product to the right category and requirements
  • Prepare listing copy, assets, and submission details
  • Submit on your behalf and note approval or follow-up status
  • Report the listing URL when the page goes live
Desktop app catalogsWeb app listings

How to submit to WebCatalog

  1. Sign in and open Submit an app (webcatalog.io/en/apps/submit) or the Developer Console (console.webcatalog.io)
  2. Enter the app's name and public URL
  3. Wait for WebCatalog's review. You'll get an email when the app is approved
  4. Once live, manage the listing, keep details current, and view analytics in the Developer Console. Approved apps are verified under your organization and can show a verified badge

Prefer to DIY? Open the WebCatalog submission page (opens in a new tab). Most founders hire us when they want coverage across many directories without repeating this process.

Before you submit to WebCatalog

  • Only browser-accessible web apps qualify. Native-only downloads are rejected.
  • The outbound link is nofollow, so the value is distribution as an installable desktop app rather than SEO link equity.
  • Use the Developer Console after approval to claim and verify the listing for your organization.

Alternatives to WebCatalog

Directories with the same audience and format, worth submitting to in the same campaign.

WebCatalog submission FAQ

Is it free to submit to WebCatalog?

Listing is free: 'No fees and no paid plan' for app listing.

Are WebCatalog links dofollow?

WebCatalog marks outbound product links nofollow, so treat it as a discovery and referral channel rather than a link-building one. Link attributes can change, so check your live listing after approval.

How long does WebCatalog take to review a submission?

No timeframe stated. Submitting takes about a minute, and you get an email when the app is approved (or an explanation if it can't be listed).

What do I need to submit to WebCatalog?

Sign-in (WebCatalog account / Developer Console), App name, App URL, Must be a web app with a public URL that works in a browser ('Apps that only ship as a native download can't be listed').

Pay for WebCatalog plus the rest of the public catalog.

We complete submissions on time after intake. Approvals, reviews, and domain rating are never guaranteed.