100+ Video Submission Sites List for 2026 (Free, High DA, Verified)
100+ free video submission sites for 2026, each with its domain authority and dofollow/nofollow status, plus the honest truth: almost all are nofollow.
This is a verified list of 100+ free video submission sites for 2026, grouped by type, each with its approximate domain authority and whether the link is dofollow or nofollow. The honest part most lists skip: almost every video link is nofollow, so the real value is the video ranking itself, embeds, and referral traffic, not the backlink. Post a few good videos on platforms that fit you, do not blast one video across a hundred dead sites.
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People ask me for a video submission sites list expecting a pile of easy dofollow backlinks.
So here is the list: 100+ real video sharing platforms grouped by type, each with its domain authority and whether the link is dofollow or nofollow.
But first, the honest part most of these lists skip.
Almost every video link is nofollow. YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, TikTok, they all mark your links nofollow on purpose.
So the real value is not the backlink at all. It is the video ranking in Google, showing up in search, and sending real people to your site.
I did not pad this with dead sites. I cut the ones that shut down, grouped what is left by what it actually is, and flagged the rare few that still pass a followed link.
Do video submission sites still work for SEO in 2026?
Short answer: yes, but not for the reason the lists promise.
They work for reach and ranking, not for the backlink.
The links are almost all nofollow. Every big platform adds rel="nofollow" or rel="ugc" to user-added links, and since 2020 Google treats nofollow as a hint, not a ranking vote. So a nofollow link in your video description is not a ranking lever you can bank on.
Blasting one video everywhere is a spam pattern. Uploading the same clip to a hundred sites purely for links is the kind of automated, low-value link building Google names as link spam.
So why upload at all? Because video pays off in ways a text link never will:
- Video ranks. Google shows video thumbnails and carousels right in results, so your video can rank where your page cannot. YouTube also carries a huge share of how-to, review and tutorial searches.
- Embeds and reach. A video hosted on Vimeo or YouTube can be embedded, shared, and surfaced far beyond your own site.
- Referral traffic. A good video on the right platform sends real viewers, not just a link.
The rule I follow: upload for the audience and the ranking, keep the description link natural, and only use platforms you will actually maintain. That is white-hat. The hundred-site blast is not.
About the DA and Link columns
DA (Domain Authority) is Moz's third-party score out of 100. Google does not use it, so treat it as a rough "how big is this site" proxy, nothing more. Link status changes per field and over time, so treat every "DoFollow" below as "can be followed, verify before you rely on it," and assume nofollow by default.
Start here: the platforms worth your time
If you only do five, do these. They rank, they reach real audiences, and they are free.
Start here and you have covered most of the value in the whole list.
| Platform | Best for |
|---|---|
| YouTube | Everything, its videos rank directly in Google |
| Vimeo, Dailymotion | Clean, professional hosting and reach |
| LinkedIn, Facebook | B2B and social distribution |
| TikTok, Instagram | Short-form and virality |
| Rumble, Odysee | Alternative and creator-owned reach |
| Archive.org | Permanent, free hosting that indexes well |
100+ video submission sites by category
1. Dedicated video platforms
| Site | Approx DA | Link |
|---|---|---|
| YouTube (youtube.com) | ~99 | NoFollow |
| Vimeo (vimeo.com) | ~96 | NoFollow |
| Dailymotion (dailymotion.com) | ~93 | NoFollow |
| Rumble (rumble.com) | ~83 | NoFollow |
| BitChute (bitchute.com) | ~70 | NoFollow |
| Odysee (odysee.com) | ~68 | NoFollow |
| PeerTube (joinpeertube.org) | ~65 | NoFollow |
| Brighteon (brighteon.com) | ~60 | NoFollow |
| DTube (d.tube) | ~55 | NoFollow |
| GodTube (godtube.com) | ~55 | NoFollow |
| Viddsee (viddsee.com) | ~50 | NoFollow |
| Playeur (playeur.com) | ~45 | NoFollow |
2. Social media with native video
| Site | Approx DA | Link |
|---|---|---|
| LinkedIn (linkedin.com) | ~99 | NoFollow |
| Facebook (facebook.com) | ~96 | NoFollow |
| VK (vk.com) | ~96 | NoFollow |
| TikTok (tiktok.com) | ~95 | NoFollow |
| Pinterest (pinterest.com) | ~94 | NoFollow |
| Instagram (instagram.com) | ~93 | NoFollow |
| X / Twitter (x.com) | ~93 | NoFollow |
| Reddit (reddit.com) | ~92 | NoFollow |
| Tumblr (tumblr.com) | ~89 | NoFollow |
| Snapchat (snapchat.com) | ~88 | NoFollow |
| OK.ru (ok.ru) | ~88 | NoFollow |
| Threads (threads.net) | ~85 | NoFollow |
| Mastodon (mastodon.social) | ~75 | NoFollow |
| Bluesky (bsky.app) | ~70 | NoFollow |
| Gab (gab.com) | ~65 | NoFollow |
| Minds (minds.com) | ~65 | NoFollow |
| MeWe (mewe.com) | ~60 | NoFollow |
3. Live streaming platforms
| Site | Approx DA | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Twitch (twitch.tv) | ~93 | NoFollow |
| Kick (kick.com) | ~65 | NoFollow |
| Nimo TV (nimo.tv) | ~60 | NoFollow |
4. Creative portfolio and community
| Site | Approx DA | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Flickr (flickr.com) | ~92 | NoFollow |
| Dribbble (dribbble.com) | ~92 | NoFollow |
| Behance (behance.net) | ~91 | NoFollow |
| DeviantArt (deviantart.com) | ~88 | NoFollow |
| Coub (coub.com) | ~88 | NoFollow |
| Imgur (imgur.com) | ~88 | NoFollow |
| 9GAG (9gag.com) | ~86 | NoFollow |
| Giphy (giphy.com) | ~85 | NoFollow |
| ArtStation (artstation.com) | ~80 | NoFollow |
| 500px (500px.com) | ~80 | NoFollow |
5. Educational video platforms
| Site | Approx DA | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Archive.org (archive.org) | ~94 | NoFollow |
| TED (ted.com) | ~93 | NoFollow |
| Khan Academy (khanacademy.org) | ~91 | NoFollow |
| Coursera (coursera.org) | ~91 | NoFollow |
| Udemy (udemy.com) | ~91 | NoFollow |
| edX (edx.org) | ~85 | NoFollow |
| Skillshare (skillshare.com) | ~80 | NoFollow |
| TeacherTube (teachertube.com) | ~55 | NoFollow |
6. Music and audio-visual
| Site | Approx DA | Link |
|---|---|---|
| SoundCloud (soundcloud.com) | ~92 | NoFollow |
| Bandcamp (bandcamp.com) | ~88 | NoFollow |
| Mixcloud (mixcloud.com) | ~80 | NoFollow |
| ReverbNation (reverbnation.com) | ~75 | NoFollow |
7. Publishing platforms with video support
| Site | Approx DA | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Blogger (blogger.com) | ~98 | DoFollow |
| Medium (medium.com) | ~95 | NoFollow |
| WordPress.com (wordpress.com) | ~93 | DoFollow |
| Patreon (patreon.com) | ~91 | NoFollow |
| SlideShare (slideshare.net) | ~90 | NoFollow |
| Issuu (issuu.com) | ~88 | NoFollow |
| HubPages (hubpages.com) | ~85 | NoFollow |
| Substack (substack.com) | ~85 | NoFollow |
| Hashnode (hashnode.com) | ~70 | NoFollow |
8. Professional and embed-only video hosting
These are for hosting and embedding a video on your own site, not public discovery, but they belong in any complete video plan.
| Site | Approx DA | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Wistia (wistia.com) | ~82 | NoFollow |
| Brightcove (brightcove.com) | ~78 | NoFollow |
| Loom (loom.com) | ~75 | NoFollow |
| Streamable (streamable.com) | ~72 | NoFollow |
| JW Player (jwplayer.com) | ~70 | NoFollow |
| ScreenPal (screenpal.com) | ~70 | NoFollow |
| Vidyard (vidyard.com) | ~65 | NoFollow |
| Panopto (panopto.com) | ~60 | NoFollow |
| VideoPress (videopress.com) | ~50 | NoFollow |
| SproutVideo (sproutvideo.com) | ~45 | NoFollow |
9. Regional video platforms
| Site | Approx DA | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Naver TV (tv.naver.com) | ~85 | NoFollow |
| Niconico (nicovideo.jp) | ~80 | NoFollow |
| Bilibili (bilibili.com) | ~75 | NoFollow |
| Youku (youku.com) | ~75 | NoFollow |
| Aparat (aparat.com) | ~72 | NoFollow |
| Rutube (rutube.ru) | ~70 | NoFollow |
10. Short-form and mobile video
| Site | Approx DA | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Likee (likee.video) | ~65 | NoFollow |
| Kwai (kwai.com) | ~60 | NoFollow |
| ShareChat (sharechat.com) | ~55 | NoFollow |
| Moj (mojapp.in) | ~50 | NoFollow |
| Josh (josh.app) | ~45 | NoFollow |
| Chingari (chingari.io) | ~40 | NoFollow |
| Clapper (clapper.com) | ~40 | NoFollow |
11. Video creation and sharing tools
| Site | Approx DA | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Canva (canva.com) | ~92 | NoFollow |
| Kapwing (kapwing.com) | ~70 | NoFollow |
| WeVideo (wevideo.com) | ~65 | NoFollow |
| FlexClip (flexclip.com) | ~65 | NoFollow |
| Animoto (animoto.com) | ~65 | NoFollow |
| Veed.io (veed.io) | ~65 | NoFollow |
| Clipchamp (clipchamp.com) | ~65 | NoFollow |
| InVideo (invideo.io) | ~60 | NoFollow |
12. Podcast and webinar platforms (video)
| Site | Approx DA | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Spotify for Creators (creators.spotify.com) | ~93 | NoFollow |
| Spreaker (spreaker.com) | ~75 | NoFollow |
| Podbean (podbean.com) | ~70 | NoFollow |
| Buzzsprout (buzzsprout.com) | ~70 | NoFollow |
Bonus: niche and emerging
| Site | Approx DA | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Clideo (clideo.com) | ~60 | NoFollow |
| Sendvid (sendvid.com) | ~40 | NoFollow |
| diVine (divine.video) | new | NoFollow |
DoFollow vs NoFollow video links
This is what most searchers actually want to know, so here is the straight answer.
A dofollow link passes a ranking signal; a nofollow (or ugc) link tells Google not to count it as a vote, and since 2020 Google treats that as a hint, not a hard rule.
Nearly every video platform is nofollow. The only reliable dofollow on this list comes from blog-style platforms, Blogger and WordPress.com, where you publish a full post rather than just upload a clip. The popular claims that Vimeo profiles or Tumblr custom blogs pass a followed link are outdated folklore, both moved to nofollow.
So do not chase the dofollow tag here.
A nofollow link from a video that actually ranks and gets watched is worth far more than a followed link nobody sees.
Dead sites to skip
Older lists still pad their numbers with dead video upload sites. Do not waste your time on:
- Metacafe — shut down around 2020.
- Veoh — closed by its owner in November 2024.
- Trovo — shut down in June 2026.
- DLive — closed in April 2026.
- Triller — domain parked and the company delisted in late 2025.
- İzlesene — the Turkish platform shut down around 2025.
- Vine and Vidme — both closed years ago, still on some 2026 lists.
A few others changed shape: Firework and Roposo pivoted to shopping, not open video uploads, and Utreon rebranded to Playeur (which is in the list above). If a "500+ video sites" list still includes the dead ones, it was not checked. That is exactly the padding this list leaves out.
How to submit videos for SEO
The method matters more than the number of sites:
- Make one genuinely good video. One strong piece beats ten thin ones, this is the whole game now.
- Pick two or three platforms that fit it. YouTube always, then match the rest to your audience (LinkedIn for B2B, TikTok for short-form).
- Write a real title and description. Use the words people search, add one natural link to the most relevant page, and do not keyword-stuff.
- Add captions and a custom thumbnail. Both lift watch time and ranking far more than any backlink.
- Embed it on your own site. A video embedded on a relevant page helps that page, and keeps people watching on your terms.
Mistakes to avoid
- Blasting one video across a hundred sites. That is the spam pattern, not a strategy.
- Chasing "dofollow" promises. Almost all are nofollow; build for reach, not the tag.
- Uploading and abandoning. A dead channel with one video helps nothing.
- Ignoring the description. It is where your keywords and your one good link live.
- Counting dead sites. Verify before you spend an afternoon on a platform that shut down years ago.
More free link-building guides
Video is just one way to build reach and links. Here are my other free lists, all checked the same way:
- 290+ directory submission sites — get your business listed on maps and directories
- 300+ profile creation sites — set up profiles that point back to your site
- 110+ social bookmarking sites — save and share your pages
- 100+ web 2.0 sites — free blogs you can post on
- 150+ article submission sites — places to publish your articles
- 100+ blog commenting sites — real blogs where you can leave a comment
- Competitor backlink analysis — see where your rivals get their links
Want links that actually move rankings?
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See link buildingFinal take
Video submission in 2026 is a reach and ranking tactic, not a backlink hack.
The list above has 100+ real, live platforms so you can find the ones that fit your content and your audience. But you do not need all of them. Upload to YouTube, add two or three platforms that match what you make, write real titles and descriptions, and embed the video on your own site.
If your whole link plan rests on video submission, that is the real problem to fix. Treat it as technical SEO and distribution, and let a proper link-building plan do the ranking work. Video supports that plan. It does not replace it.
Common questions
What is video submission in SEO?
Video submission is uploading your video to third-party platforms like YouTube, Vimeo or Dailymotion to earn visibility, referral traffic, and a link back to your site. In 2026 the main win is the video ranking in search and driving views, not the backlink, since almost all of these links are nofollow.
Are video submission backlinks dofollow or nofollow?
Almost all are nofollow. YouTube, Vimeo, Dailymotion, Facebook, TikTok and the rest add nofollow to user-added links on purpose. The only reliable dofollow comes from blog-style platforms like Blogger and WordPress.com where you publish a full post. Treat any other dofollow claim as a myth and verify it yourself.
Which video submission sites give dofollow links?
Very few. Blogger and WordPress.com pass a followed link because you are publishing a real post. The popular claims that Vimeo profiles or Tumblr custom blogs are dofollow are outdated or wrong. Do not build a strategy on it, choose platforms for their audience and video reach.
Are video submission sites still worth it in 2026?
Yes, but not as a backlink tactic. They are worth it because video ranks directly in Google, and a good video drives real referral traffic and embeds. YouTube carries a huge share of how-to, review and tutorial searches. Upload where your audience actually is, not to a hundred dead directories.
How many video submission sites should I use?
Far fewer than these lists imply. Start with YouTube plus two or three platforms that fit your content, then expand only where you will actually maintain a presence. One video posted well on five relevant sites beats the same clip dumped on a hundred.
Which video submission site is best for SEO?
YouTube, because its videos rank directly in Google and it carries a huge built-in audience for how-to and tutorial searches. Vimeo and Dailymotion follow for reach and quality. For B2B, LinkedIn video. The best platform is the one where your audience already watches, not the one with the highest DA number.
SEO Specialist and product builder with 10+ years in search. The notes come from the work, not the theory.