What guaranteed DR means in directory submission
Updated 12 November 2026
DR, Domain Rating, is a score from 0 to 100 from the SEO tool Ahrefs. DA, Domain Authority, is a separate score from Moz. A DR promise depends on which tool measures it, the deadline, and what happens if the target is missed. 1ai.tools does not promise a DR or DA result.
TL;DR
- DR is an Ahrefs score. DA is a Moz score. They are not interchangeable.
- A DR promise is only as strong as its deadline, its measuring tool and its refund rule.
- Ask what counts as missing the target before you pay.
- 1ai.tools makes no DR or DA promise. We report every submission and live link.
What DR and DA measure
DR (Domain Rating) is Ahrefs' score for a site's backlink profile, from 0 to 100. DA (Domain Authority) is Moz's score, also from 0 to 100, measured in Moz's own index. The two scores come from different tools and different data, so a DR of 20 in Ahrefs and a DA of 20 in Moz are not the same thing.
Why a DR promise depends on the tool
The same site can show different scores in different tools, and each score updates on its own schedule. A promise that says "DR 20+" only means something if you know which tool measures it, the date it is measured, and whether a single check is the test.
What DR promises look like
As summarised by SaaSCity, October 2026. Check the vendor's current terms before you buy.
| Service | Promise | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| SubmitWell | DR 10+ to 30+ | Refund if missed |
| StartupSubmit | DR 20+, or 30 to 40 on its Authority plan | Not stated in the source |
| BoringLaunch | DR 20+ | Refund (the $549 plan only) |
| ListingBott | DR 15 within 2 months | More work or a refund |
| Submit Juice | DA 20+, measured with Moz | Not stated in the source |
| SubmitSaaS and SubmitMatic | "Up to DR 20", as a target only | None, because it is not a promise |
| Submitator | "+15 DR on average", as a claim | Not stated in the source |
Questions to ask before you buy
- Which tool measures the DR or DA, and on what date?
- Is the target a promise, or a target that is not guaranteed?
- What counts as missing it, and who decides?
- What is the refund or remedy, and how do you claim it?
- Which directories count towards the target?
What a directory listing can and cannot do
A listing can give you a link or a mention on a directory page. Its effect on any site score depends on the directory, the link type, and many factors outside your control. No service can guarantee a specific change, so read any DR promise as a term to check, not a result.
Our approach
1ai.tools does not promise a DR or DA result. We submit your listing by hand, report every submission, status and live link, and do not charge extra for directories that reject a listing. See the service and packages.
Sources
Questions
What is DR?
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Domain Rating is a score from 0 to 100 from Ahrefs, an SEO tool. It estimates a site's backlink strength in Ahrefs' index.
Is DR the same as DA?
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No. DA, Domain Authority, is a separate score from Moz. A DR and a DA are measured by different tools, so they cannot be compared directly.
Can a directory submission service guarantee my DR?
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Some services offer DR targets, with conditions. Read the deadline, the tool that measures it and the remedy if the target is missed. 1ai.tools does not promise a DR or DA result.
Does DR affect rankings?
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DR is a third-party estimate from Ahrefs. It is not a score that search engines publish. Do not treat a DR target as a ranking promise.
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