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# SourceForge — Open Source Project A long-established open-source software community. This submission flow is intended for creating **genuine open-source projects**. Projects must use a license that complies with the Open Source Definition, so it is not suitable for simply creating a listing page for a SaaS website. ([SourceForge](https://sourceforge.net/p/forge/documentation/Create%20a%20New%20Project/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "SourceForge Support / Documentation / Create a New Project")) ## Core Value * Add an additional **SourceForge project page** for your existing GitHub open-source project * Add your official website and direct SourceForge users to your product or site * Get included in SourceForge’s **open-source software directory and search ecosystem** * SourceForge attracts more than **20 million monthly users** browsing open-source projects, making it useful for additional exposure and downloads ([SourceForge](https://sourceforge.net/about?locale=en&utm_source=chatgpt.com "About SourceForge")) * Supports file hosting, download statistics, Wiki, Tickets, Forums, Blogs, and other project management features ([SourceForge](https://sourceforge.net/p/add_project "Projects / Create a Project")) ## How to Use It * Best suited for importing an existing **GitHub open-source project into SourceForge** * SourceForge provides an official GitHub Importer that can sync: * Repo / Source Code * Releases * Wiki * Issues * Project metadata ([SourceForge](https://sourceforge.net/p/forge/documentation/GitHub%20Importer/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "SourceForge Support / Documentation / GitHub Importer")) * Complete the project page with **Description, Homepage, Screenshots, Categories, and License** * Point the Homepage directly to your product website * If the project has releases, you can also distribute installers or ZIP packages through SourceForge * Keep publishing updates and releases over time, since an actively maintained project is more likely to gain real exposure than an empty listing ## Note > **Do not create an empty project purely for backlinks.** SourceForge requires the project itself to be open source. A better approach is to build a genuinely useful open-source project related to your product on GitHub, then import it into SourceForge to create a **GitHub + SourceForge + official website** exposure loop. ([SourceForge](https://sourceforge.net/p/forge/documentation/Create%20a%20New%20Project/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "SourceForge Support / Documentation / Create a New Project"))