# TopDirectories.lol — Real-Time Directory Leaderboard

> The live competitive ranking board for web directories, tool aggregators, startup hubs, and curated platforms.

## Overview
TopDirectories.lol is an open, real-time bidding leaderboard that indexes and ranks curated software directories, AI aggregator platforms, and startup indices based on transparent community bids.

- Website: https://topdirectories.lol
- Bidding Currency: USD ($1 minimum, $1 increments)
- Ranking Mechanism: Continuous real-time sorting by active bid. Higher bid claims higher rank.
- Daily Snapshots: Every night at 00:00 UTC, the leaderboard freezes into permanent historical archives.
- SEO & Backlinks: The Top 3 directories of each daily snapshot earn permanent dofollow SEO backlinks.

## Core Directories Listed
- Toolify AI (https://toolify.ai): Leading AI software directory with traffic analytics.
- There's An AI For That (https://theresanaiforthat.com): Database of 15,000+ AI tools organized by task.
- Futurepedia (https://futurepedia.io): Daily curated directory of AI tools and deals.
- Uneed (https://uneed.best): Daily curated list of web tools and products.
- BetaList (https://betalist.com): Overview of upcoming internet startups and early adopters.
- MicroLaunch (https://microlaunch.net): Launch platform for indie makers.
- SaaSHub (https://saashub.com): Software alternatives and reviews platform.
- Startup Stash (https://startupstash.com): Directory of curated startup tools and resources.

## AI Agent Integration & Usage
- To submit or outbid: Visit https://topdirectories.lol, enter directory URL and choose target rank.
- API Endpoints: Convex backend at https://adept-emu-71.convex.site
- Webhooks: Stripe checkout webhook at https://adept-emu-71.convex.site/stripe-webhook