How to Get Listed on There's An AI For That

There's An AI For That — commonly known as TAAFT — is the single most important AI directory on the internet. With over 5 million monthly visitors, it's where people go when they think "there must be an AI tool that does this." If your product isn't listed there, you're invisible to a massive audience of potential users.

The good news: getting a basic listing is straightforward. The better news: with the right approach, you can significantly increase your visibility and click-through rate on the platform. This guide covers everything from initial submission to ongoing optimization.

What TAAFT Is and Why It Matters

TAAFT launched in late 2022 and quickly became the go-to directory for AI tools. As of 2026, it lists over 15,000 AI products across hundreds of categories. Here's why it deserves priority in your directory strategy:

Volume: 5M+ monthly visitors, growing. These aren't casual browsers — they're people actively searching for AI tools to solve specific problems.

Google rankings: TAAFT pages rank on the first page for thousands of "best AI tool for [X]" queries. Your listing essentially piggybacks on their domain authority.

Category browsing: Users browse by category (writing, coding, marketing, design, etc.), which means they find tools by use case — exactly how buyers think.

Newsletter reach: TAAFT has one of the largest AI-focused newsletters. Featured tools get exposure beyond the directory itself.

Referral quality: Traffic from TAAFT has above-average engagement metrics because visitors are pre-qualified — they're already looking for tools in your category.

Step-by-Step Submission Process

Step 1: Check If You're Already Listed

Before submitting, search for your product on TAAFT. Someone may have already submitted it (the site accepts community submissions). If it's already listed with incorrect information, you can claim it.

Go to theresanaiforthat.com and search for your product name. Also search for your URL.

Step 2: Prepare Your Submission Materials

You'll need the following ready before you hit the submit button:

Product name: Keep it clean. No taglines, no "AI" appended unless it's part of your actual brand name.

URL: Your main website URL. Make sure it's working, loads fast, and clearly communicates what your product does. TAAFT reviewers check the URL during approval.

One-line description: This is the most critical piece. TAAFT displays this prominently next to your product name. You get roughly 100 characters.

Write it like this: [What it does] + [for whom or in what context]

Examples of effective TAAFT one-liners:

"Turns customer support tickets into a searchable knowledge base automatically"
"Generate production-ready code from natural language descriptions"
"Create professional product photos without a photographer or studio"

Avoid these patterns:

"The best AI platform for..." (subjective, says nothing)
"AI-powered solution that leverages..." (jargon)
"Helping businesses transform..." (vague)

Category selection: Choose the most specific category available. If your tool is an AI writing assistant for email, don't just pick "Writing" — look for "Email" or "Copywriting" if available. You can select multiple categories.

Pricing: Be transparent. TAAFT lists pricing information and many users filter by free tools. If you have a free tier, make sure it's noted.

Screenshot or logo: A square logo works best. If you can include a product screenshot, even better.

Step 3: Submit Through the Official Form

Navigate to the TAAFT submission page (usually accessible from the footer or through a "Submit" button in the navigation). Fill in all fields completely. Incomplete submissions take longer to review or get rejected.

Pro tip: Add a brief note to the reviewer explaining what makes your product different from similar listed tools. Reviewers process hundreds of submissions — making their job easier increases your approval speed.

Step 4: Wait for Approval

Typical turnaround is 1-3 days for the basic listing. During high-volume periods (after major AI announcements or conferences), it can take up to a week.

If you haven't heard back after 7 days, try resubmitting. Sometimes submissions get lost in the queue.

Step 5: Verify Your Listing

Once approved, check your listing for accuracy:

Is the product name spelled correctly?
Does the description match what you submitted?
Are you in the right categories?
Does the link work?
Is the pricing information correct?

If anything is wrong, most directories have a "claim this listing" or "report an issue" option.

How to Get Featured (Not Just Listed)

There's a big difference between being listed on TAAFT and being featured. Listed means you exist in the directory. Featured means you appear on the homepage, in the newsletter, or at the top of your category. Here's how to move from listed to featured:

Earn user votes and engagement

TAAFT tracks how users interact with listings. More saves, clicks, and engagement signal quality. The best way to drive this: share your TAAFT listing URL with existing users and ask them to save/upvote it.

Have a polished product page

TAAFT reviewers consider the quality of your actual product when selecting features. A clean, fast-loading website with clear value proposition increases your chances.

Launch something genuinely new

TAAFT features tools that bring something novel. If your product is a ChatGPT wrapper with a thin UI layer, you'll get listed but not featured. If it does something competitors don't, that's feature-worthy.

Consider their paid options

TAAFT offers paid featured placements. The ROI can be strong if your product has a high conversion rate from directory traffic. This makes particular sense for products with:

A free trial or freemium model (low friction = high conversion from directory traffic)
A clear, specific use case (visitors immediately understand the value)
Strong unit economics (the traffic cost makes sense at your price point)

Time your submission strategically

Avoid submitting during major AI launches (OpenAI announcements, Google I/O, etc.) when the editorial team is focused on covering big news. Mid-week submissions tend to get processed faster than Monday or Friday.

Optimizing Your TAAFT Listing for Maximum Clicks

Write for scanners, not readers

Users browse TAAFT the way they browse any search results — scanning quickly for relevance. Your one-liner needs to communicate value instantly. Use concrete language, not abstract promises.

Choose the right primary category

Your primary category determines which browse pages you appear on. Pick the category where:

Your product is the strongest fit
The competition is manageable (not 500+ tools)
The search volume is meaningful

If you're torn between a broad category (AI Writing) and a specific one (AI Email Writing), go specific. You'll rank higher in a smaller pool and attract more relevant traffic.

Keep your listing current

TAAFT periodically refreshes listings and may deprioritize outdated ones. If you launch a major feature or pivot your product, update your listing. Some directories bump recently-updated tools in their rankings.

Common Mistakes That Get Submissions Rejected

Submitting a product that isn't AI. TAAFT is specifically for AI tools. If AI isn't core to your product's functionality, you'll get rejected. An analytics dashboard that uses AI for one small feature probably doesn't qualify.
Broken or misleading URLs. If the link you submit goes to a "coming soon" page, a blank page, or a page that doesn't match your description, you'll get rejected.
Duplicate submissions. If your product is already listed (even under a slightly different name), submitting again creates confusion. Search first.
Overly promotional descriptions. "The #1 best AI tool" or "Revolutionary AI platform" reads as spam. Be descriptive, not promotional.
No clear AI component. Your listing should make it obvious how AI is central to the product. Don't make the reviewer guess.

Measuring TAAFT Performance

Once listed, track these metrics:

Direct referral traffic

Set up UTM parameters on your TAAFT listing URL if possible. Otherwise, check your analytics for referral traffic from theresanaiforthat.com. You should see traffic within the first week of being listed.

Google impressions for your listing

TAAFT pages rank in Google. Use Google Search Console to see if your product name appears in search results via TAAFT listings. This is bonus visibility you get for free.

Conversion rate from TAAFT visitors

TAAFT traffic tends to convert well because visitors are already in "tool shopping" mode. If your conversion rate from TAAFT traffic is below your site average, your listing description may not match your actual landing page.

Category ranking

Check where you appear in your category listings. If you're buried on page 3 of a category, you're getting minimal organic discovery from TAAFT. Focus on earning engagement to move up.

For a full framework on tracking directory performance, see our guide on tracking which directories send real users.

TAAFT as Part of Your Broader Directory Strategy

TAAFT should be your first AI directory submission, but not your last. The same materials you prepare for TAAFT — one-liner, description, screenshots, pricing — work across dozens of other directories. Use the momentum:

Submit to TAAFT first (it's the most impactful)
Use the same materials for other AI directories
Track performance across all directories
Double down on the ones driving real traffic

Consider TAAFT the cornerstone of your directory strategy, with other listings amplifying your total discovery surface. For a good landing page to send directory traffic to, see our guide on building a landing page for AI products.

The Bottom Line

Getting listed on There's An AI For That takes 15 minutes. Getting featured takes strategy. But even a basic listing puts your product in front of millions of monthly visitors who are actively looking for AI tools.

Prepare your materials, submit thoughtfully, and don't forget to track your results. The founders who treat directory listings as an ongoing channel — not a one-time checkbox — are the ones who see compounding returns.

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