DE directory guide

Free Backlink Website List for Germany

This free backlink website list for Germany brings together established directories where businesses can create useful citations and discoverable company profiles. Start with accurate, consistent details and choose only the free basic entry where paid upgrades are offered.

Local context

The strongest local options are established telephone and business directories. Their basic entries are free, but enhanced placements and trial products may become paid.

Reviewed

5 options

Free base-listing information checked October 3, 2026.

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Use only directories relevant to your business. A complete, accurate profile is more valuable to people than many incomplete submissions.

01 · Local

Das Telefonbuch

dastelefonbuch.de

Free base listing
Free status
The Grundeintrag basic listing is free.
Who can apply
Registered businesses in Germany.
Best for
A core German business citation with company and contact details.

Entries are reviewed and publication is not guaranteed. Starteintrag and other enhanced products are paid upgrades.

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02 · Local

Gelbe Seiten

gelbeseiten.de

Free base listing
Free status
A permanent basic Grundeintrag is available free of charge.
Who can apply
German business owners or authorized representatives.
Best for
Category-based discovery by customers searching in Germany.

The promoted Starteintrag trial is a separate product that converts to a paid subscription unless cancelled. Ask specifically for the free Grundeintrag.

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03 · Local

Das Örtliche via DTM

dtme.de

Free base listing
Free status
DTM provides a free intake form for a basic entry across its directory network.
Who can apply
Businesses with valid German company and contact information.
Best for
Adding consistent local information to Das Örtliche and related directories.

Each destination can review the submission. Optional enhanced placements are separate and may be paid.

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04 · Global

Google Business Profile

business.google.com

Free base listing
Free status
A basic business profile can be added or claimed at no charge.
Who can apply
Businesses that meet customers in person at a location or within a service area.
Best for
Local visibility across Google Search and Maps.

Online-only businesses are generally not eligible. Verification is required, and a website link or ranking improvement is not guaranteed.

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05 · Global

Bing Places for Business

bing.com/forbusiness

Free base listing
Free status
Microsoft describes Bing Places as a free platform for creating and managing business listings.
Who can apply
Eligible local businesses in supported markets.
Best for
Keeping company details visible across Bing's local search experiences.

Available features vary by country. Approval, link attributes and search visibility are not guaranteed.

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Before you submit

Prepare one consistent company profile

  • Use your exact legal or trading name.
  • Keep your address, phone number and website consistent.
  • Write a useful description for customers, not a block of keywords.
  • Choose the closest business category and complete verification.
  • Record each login and review the listing after publication.

Important

A listing is not a ranking promise

These services offer a free basic profile or citation. They do not promise a dofollow backlink, approval, domain authority or better search positions. Search engines decide how links and citations are treated.

Terms and free tiers can change. Check the provider's current offer before completing registration or accepting an upgrade.

Questions about free backlinks in Germany

Are German directory entries really free?
The basic entries listed here are free according to their operators. Carefully avoid or cancel optional trials and enhanced packages if you only want the free tier.
Do I need a registered German business?
The local German directories generally expect a real registered business and may verify the submitted contact details.

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