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dang.ai

AI tool directory listing 5,000+ tools, with categories, paid promotion slots, a newsletter and an NSFW section.

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THE BUSINESS IN NUMBERS

See the trend, not just the rank

9,6082026-09 · Visit estimates
Historical trend, missing values left blank010.8K21.5KApr–Jun 2026 (avg):5,1152026-07:21,5442026-08:9,0502026-09:9,608Apr–Jun 2026 (avg)2026-09

Apr–Jun is monthly average estimate, others are monthly estimates; visits do not equal transactions. Missing values left blank, negative values shown as recorded.

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PeriodVisit estimates
Apr–Jun 2026 (avg)5,115
2026-0721,544
2026-089,050
2026-099,608
01 / PRODUCT & PEOPLE

Who does it serve and what problem does it solve?

An older directory site dating from 2022 that feeds on long-tail searches for NSFW tool names

Target Audience

Everyday users looking for AI tools (many searching for NSFW tools) and AI tool developers who want to buy exposure

02 / BUSINESS MODEL

How does it charge?

mixed

Free submission $0; Basic $49 (listing); Pro $30 setup fee then $19/month

The above describes historical pricing. Check official website for current prices.

03 / ACQUISITION

Where do users come from?

Search 55.4%, brand keywords only 33.4%, non-brand about 55%, mostly NSFW AI tool names (dreemy ai, n8ked, juicychat ai, undressme ai). Referrals come from backlinks on listed tools (falconvid.ai 2.2%, vidclean.net 1.2%, astrocarto.net); the newsletter with 9,100+ subscribers brings back existing users.

Channel share, initial acquisition, and growth drivers are distinct; correlation does not imply proven causation.

04 / YOUR NEXT QUESTION

What remains to be verified?

The following are research questions, not established market opportunities.

  • What do target users actually pay for? Is there direct user feedback or paid interview evidence?
  • Are these historical prices still active today? What are the conversion, retention, and fulfillment costs?
  • Is the "SEO" channel still viable? What resources do indie devs need to test it?
  • Whose needs are competitors failing to meet? Find specific evidence before deciding on your angle.

05 / BUSINESS EVIDENCE

Test stories with numbers

The following signals are used to audit cases, not to automatically validate product success or market opportunities.

9,6082026-09 Checkout visit estimate (non-transaction)
UnknownSnapshot 30-day revenue / USD
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