Directory index · researched October 2026
Thingtesting
thingtesting.comThingtesting is a directory for startups and new products. 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 Thingtesting cost?
Listing on Thingtesting is free.
The public submission form shows no fee, backlink, or badge requirement. Eligible brands must sell a physical product and have their own website. Thingtesting says it screens submissions weekly and publishes brands that meet its standards; no individual turnaround time is stated.
- Submit a brand through the public form without creating an account
- Directory brand page if accepted
- Eligibility limited to brands selling physical products with their own website
- Edit listing details and add photos
- Respond to reviews and access feedback tools
- View a brand insights dashboard
- Requires business-email verification and brand verification
Extras they sell
- Growth Tools campaigns $99/month plus 20% of reimbursement value
- Separate marketing/campaign product, not a paid directory listing. Pricing content advertises a 30-day free trial, unlimited online and offline retailer campaigns, Thingtesting promotion, shopper insights, and reviews/social proof. The 20% transaction fee appeared in the pricing snapshot; the accessible 2024 article states a percentage fee without specifying the rate.
- Thingdrop campaign feature
- Weekly limited product-testing campaign featuring one brand with increased rewards. The article says a brand campaign includes a newsletter feature, Instagram story and feed post, targeted emails, and verified reviews. It directs brands to email Thingtesting to discuss scheduling; no price is published. The article said it was booked through May, a dated availability claim that has passed.
- Review syndication/export
- Review export functionality is described as exclusive to ShopMy customers; brands are told to email Thingtesting to discuss. No price is stated.
Does Thingtesting give a dofollow backlink?
Thingtesting links to your site with a dofollow link, the kind Google may count toward your site's authority.
Its Ahrefs Domain Rating is 69.
Who gets into Thingtesting, and how fast?
Submissions are reviewed first, and most products that fit get in.
You get a listing page, with little promotion.
The FAQ says the team screens submissions weekly. No individual review or publication SLA is stated.
How much traffic does Thingtesting get?
Similarweb ranks thingtesting.com #197,524 in the world by traffic.
What Thingtesting says about its audience: The About page says over 1 million shoppers research and review purchases every month. The Q2 2026 brand update says Thingtesting handpicks brands to amplify to 500k+ Thingtesters each week; this is editorial amplification, not guaranteed for every submission.
How do you submit to Thingtesting?
You submit to Thingtesting through a form on their site.
What the form asks for
- Brand's Name
- Brand's Website
- Brand's Instagram (optional)
- What is your relationship to this brand? (Customer preselected; Employee, Founder, Other, Public Relations)
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Researched 29 October 2026 from Thingtesting's own pages. Prices and terms change, so check before you pay. Something out of date? Report a correction.