# Softpedia Softpedia is a software download library where developers submit Windows, Mac and driver applications through a PAD file or a manual form. - Kind: Directory - Address: https://softpedia.com - Submit page: https://www.softpedia.com/user/submit.shtml - Page: https://getlaunchlist.com/directories/product-directories/softpedia ## About Softpedia is a software download library and news site, and its submission page is for developers who want their applications listed. The site describes itself as a library of over 1,000,000 free and free-to-try applications for Windows, Mac, Linux and Smartphones, Games and Drivers, plus tech-focused news and reviews. Developers submit through a form at softpedia.com/user/submit.shtml, either by giving a PAD file URL or by entering developer and program details manually. The page says a PAD file enables faster submission and automatic subsequent updates. Softpedia does not accept applications where any of the code was written by LLMs, including vibe-coded applications. Developers are also asked whether the application solves a specific problem, does what it says and is actively developed with planned updates. The pages do not state a submission fee, review time, link type or account requirement. ## How to submit Confirm the application has no AI-written code. Then either submit a PAD file URL with a contact email, or fill in the manual form with developer name, developer site, developer email, program name, program version and category. Source: https://www.softpedia.com/user/submit.shtml ## What it lists - Windows apps - Mac apps - Drivers - Free and free-to-try software - Games - Linux and smartphone apps _Written from Softpedia's own pages on Oct 28, 2026._ ## What we found on Oct 28, 2026 - Status: Online; we couldn't find a date on its listings - Newest listing: Not known - Price: Not known - Link: Not known - Review time: Not known - Account needed: Not known - Takes pre-launch: Not known - Badge required: Not known - Domain registered: Jun 2003 (23 years ago) - How often other sites link to it: 65 out of 100 (Common Crawl, Oct 2026) - Traffic: Among the 10,000 most visited sites (Tranco, Oct 2026) - Checked: Oct 28, 2026 ## Questions ### How do I submit to Softpedia? Use the form at softpedia.com/user/submit.shtml. You can give a PAD file URL and a contact email, or fill in the manual form with developer details, program name, version and category. ### Is Softpedia free to submit to? Softpedia does not say on its site whether submitting is free. The submission page shows no fee. ### How much does Softpedia cost? Softpedia does not say on its site. The submission page lists no price for listing an application. ### Do I need an account to submit to Softpedia? Softpedia does not say on its site. The submission page shows forms for a PAD file or manual details, and mentions no account. ### Can I advertise on Softpedia? Softpedia does not say on its site. The pages provided show no advertising packages or prices. ### Does Softpedia accept AI-written or vibe-coded applications? No. The submission page warns that Softpedia does not accept applications where any of the code was written by LLMs, including vibe-coded applications. ### What is a PAD file on Softpedia? Softpedia says PAD files enable faster submission and automatic subsequent updates for your product. It recommends using a PAD file, though you can submit details manually. ### What does Softpedia list? Softpedia lists free and free-to-try applications for Windows, Mac, Linux and smartphones, plus games and drivers. It also publishes tech-focused news and reviews. ### Does Softpedia require a badge or backlink? Softpedia does not say on its site. The submission page mentions no badge or backlink requirement. ### What should I check before submitting to Softpedia? Softpedia asks whether your application solves a specific problem, does what it says, is actively developed and will get updates and bugfixes. If any answer is no, it says you should not proceed. ## History - Oct 28, 2026: submit page set to softpedia.com/user/submit.shtml - Oct 28, 2026: status changed from Live, blocks checks to Online ## Related - List: [Directories](https://getlaunchlist.com/directories/product-directories) - Places like it: [SaaSHub](https://getlaunchlist.com/directories/product-directories/saashub), [Startup Stash](https://getlaunchlist.com/directories/product-directories/startupstash), [StartupBase](https://getlaunchlist.com/directories/product-directories/startupbase) - More lists: [Launch boards to launch your startup on](https://getlaunchlist.com/directories/launch-boards), [AI directories to submit your AI tool](https://getlaunchlist.com/directories/ai-directories), [Free directories with dofollow links](https://getlaunchlist.com/directories/free-dofollow), [Review sites where you can list your software](https://getlaunchlist.com/directories/review-sites) - [All places](https://getlaunchlist.com/directories)