Backlink Leaderboard · Head-to-Head Comparison
MakerHunt
#284 of 310 · LDS 1.9
VS
Startup World
#280 of 310 · LDS 1.9
Comparing Link Dilution Score, AI visibility, Domain Rating and dofollow status. Scores are calculated using the FreeMalta LDS formula — not Domain Rating alone. How we calculate →
Score comparison
MakerHunt vs Startup World
Link Dilution Score (LDS)
AI Visibility Score
Domain Rating (DR)
Full breakdown
Every metric, side by side.
Metric
MakerHunt
Startup World
LDS Score
1.9
1.9
AI Visibility
2.8
4.7
AI Stars
★
★
Domain Rating
33
34
Link Type
Nofollow
Nofollow
Pricing
Free
Free
Category
Directory
Directory
Traffic
223
65K
AI Cited
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Verdict
What the scores actually mean.
Too close to call.
MakerHunt and Startup World are within 0.5 LDS points of each other. Both are valid backlink sources — your choice should depend on which is easier to get listed on and which fits your content strategy.
Platform detail
What each platform actually is.
For early-stage software teams, MakerHunt (DR33) yields a nofollow anchor that boosts generative search rank in generative AI engines.
Rank#284 / 310
LDS1.9
AI Score2.8 ★
DR33
Link typeNofollow
PricingN/A
DR34 Startup World grants a nofollow spot. Its structured catalog injects structured product vectors into Copilot answer synthesis for micro-SaaS creators.
Rank#280 / 310
LDS1.9
AI Score4.7 ★
DR34
Link typeNofollow
PricingN/A
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Scores are calculated using the FreeMalta Link Dilution Score (LDS) formula. Domain Rating data sourced from Ahrefs. AI citation status based on verified testing across ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude and Google AI Overviews. Data updated periodically — always verify with current tools before making link building decisions.