Directory index · researched October 2026
MacUpdate
macupdate.comMacUpdate is a directory for AI tools, design tools, developer tools, and productivity apps. We went through its submission pages in October 2026: what it costs, the link you get, who gets in and how to submit.
How much does MacUpdate cost?
No submission fee, free-tier terms, backlink or badge requirements, or queue conditions were stated on the public pages reviewed. The submission form was behind the sign-in gate, so whether a standard listing is free could not be confirmed.
- Mac software directory product page
- Content-specialist review for accuracy and completeness
- Developer website link; the inspected listing used rel="noopener noreferrer"
Extras they sell
- MacUpdate Promo / app sales promotion
- MacUpdate invites developers to contact [email protected] to sell apps on MacUpdate and MacUpdate Promo. No price or participation terms were published there.
- Advertising and promotion
- Contact [email protected]. MacUpdate claims it has one of the highest click-through rates for Mac audiences on the web; no formats or rates were shown.
- Sponsored articles
- A limited number of sponsored posts related to a product or service are accepted each month; inquiries go to the Sales Team. No rate was shown.
Does MacUpdate give a dofollow backlink?
MacUpdate links to your site with a dofollow link, the kind Google may count toward your site's authority.
Its Ahrefs Domain Rating is 78. Under DR4, the new model Ahrefs switches to on December 1st, 2026, it stays at 78.
Who gets into MacUpdate, and how fast?
Submissions are reviewed first, and most products that fit get in.
You get a listing page, with little promotion.
No app-submission review-time SLA was stated. The FAQ says to contact support the same day if a submission does not appear in a timely manner. Separately, the editorial page says guest-post follow-up usually takes 5 business days, but may be delayed; this is not an app-listing review estimate.
How much traffic does MacUpdate get?
Similarweb ranks macupdate.com #51,438 in the world by traffic.
What MacUpdate says about its audience: MacUpdate claims "over one million Mac users" / "1M+ Users," 32,000+ Mac apps, 12,000+ developers, and "over 500,000 subscribers" to its newsletter.
How do you submit to MacUpdate?
You submit to MacUpdate through a form, after creating an account. Sign-up options: Google. Prices only show once you've signed up.
What you'll see
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Submit signin gate
member.macupdate.com/member/login/%20content%20submit
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Account creation
member.macupdate.com/member/create-account/2438383c3f7663632129212e293e62212d2f393c282d3829622f2321632129212e293e6320232b252263697e7c2f232238292238697e7c3f392e212538
What the form asks for
- App Name
- Download URL
- Product Page URL
- Price
- Short Description
- Description
- Version Changes
- System Requirements
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Researched 29 October 2026 from MacUpdate's own pages. Prices and terms change, so check before you pay. Something out of date? Report a correction.