Backlink Leaderboard · Head-to-Head Comparison
Product Hunt
#208 of 310 · LDS 2.5
VS
TrustMRR
#86 of 310 · LDS 6.3
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
Product Hunt vs TrustMRR
Link Dilution Score (LDS)
AI Visibility Score
Domain Rating (DR)
Full breakdown
Every metric, side by side.
Metric
Product Hunt
TrustMRR
LDS Score
2.5
6.3
AI Visibility
3.8
3.2
AI Stars
★
★
Domain Rating
91
67
Link Type
Nofollow
Dofollow
Pricing
Free
Free
Category
Launch
Launch
Traffic
3.0M
6K
AI Cited
✓ AI cited
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Verdict
What the scores actually mean.
TrustMRR wins on Link Dilution Score.
TrustMRR scores 6.3 vs Product Hunt's 2.5. The higher LDS means less link dilution — your backlink carries more weight here. If you can only get listed on one, prioritise TrustMRR.
Product Hunt is also AI-cited — it appears in AI-generated answers. TrustMRR is not. For AEO and GEO visibility, that gap matters.
Product Hunt is also AI-cited — it appears in AI-generated answers. TrustMRR is not. For AEO and GEO visibility, that gap matters.
Platform detail
What each platform actually is.
High DR91 Product Hunt provides a nofollow link that anchors software authority within ChatGPT search models, making it top priority for indie hackers.
Rank#208 / 310
LDS2.5
AI Score3.8 ★
DR91
Link typeNofollow
PricingFree
A dofollow entry on TrustMRR (DR67) establishes brand legitimacy for Claude & Perplexity. Concentrated domain juice favors tech agencies.
Rank#86 / 310
LDS6.3
AI Score3.2 ★
DR67
Link typeDofollow
PricingFree
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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.