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techcrunch.com
DA 93DR 92· GLOBAL Est. 2005 High Credibility Blocks AI crawlers AI-citable

TechCrunch covers the tech startup ecosystem, venture capital, and emerging technologies with a focus on AI, enterprise software, and business impact. The publication blends breaking news, exclusive reporting, and event coverage for industry insiders.

$23,333· 2-3 weeks
We get you published, or your money back A live URL and screenshot for every order. Price in the open

Format: Article · Published as an editorial article on the outlet.

Want to publish an article on Tech Crunch? This page shows exactly what a placement on Tech Crunch costs, its domain authority and monthly reach, how fast it goes live, and whether the article is citable by AI tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity. Order directly through Essentras with a money-back guarantee if we don't publish.

Placement fee
$23,333
2-3 weeks
We get you published, or your money back
Refund if we miss the window No credit card to browse

How to get published on Tech Crunch

A placement on Tech Crunch is bought here like a product: the price, the turnaround, the link and how the article is labeled are fixed before you pay, and you approve the article before it goes live.

  1. 1Order Tech Crunch for $23,333Add it to your cart and check out. You are charged when you order, and refunded if the article is not published or the turnaround is missed.
  2. 2Approve the articleOur editors write it for Tech Crunch, or you send your own. Nothing goes live until you approve the draft, and edits are included.
  3. 3Get the live link and the proofWhen it is published you get the live URL and a dated screenshot. We re-check the link on a schedule and re-place it free if it stops resolving.

Publishing on Tech Crunch at a glance

Price
$23,3333 or more placements: 10% off the basket, 5 or more: 15%
Turnaround
2-3 weeks, refunded if missed
Link
Nofollow
How it is labeled
Clearly labeled as sponsored
Google indexing
Indexed by Google
Proof
Live URL and a dated screenshot

Pitching the editors of Tech Crunch directly costs nothing, but they decide whether and when to cover you. A placement is the route where the price, the turnaround and the publication are fixed in advance.

Included with every placement

$348 of extras, at no extra cost

  • Custom article writing $200 value

    We write the article for this outlet. Agencies bill 50 to 200 for this alone.

  • Editorial review and draft approval Included

    You approve the draft before anything goes live, and edits are included.

  • Live-link monitoring $99 value

    We re-check your placement on a schedule and re-place it free if it stops resolving.

  • Screenshot proof and live link Included

    A dated screenshot and the live URL on delivery, so the coverage is provable later.

  • "As Seen On" badge kit Free

    A copy-paste badge for your own site, each logo linking to your published article.

  • The Authority Playbook $49 value

    Our 2026 guide to being cited by AI assistants and trusted by readers.

Every figure here is a price we actually charge for the service on its own. Nothing is added at checkout.

Already featured in Tech Crunch? Build your free “As Seen On” badge →

Topic focus

Technology → AI / Machine LearningTechnology → Startups & VentureTechnology → B2B SaaSBusiness → Leadership / StrategyFinance & Money → Fintech

Audience

About 8,992,401 monthly visitors, a general readership.

Language: English
Region: GLOBAL

Content mix

Technology80% · 16
Business15% · 3
Finance & Money5% · 1
From last 20 articles

Editorial policy

AI content: Allowed
Disclosure: Clearly labeled
Indexed: YES
No declared restrictions

Formats accepted

Sponsored postGuest postPress releaseLink insertionNewsletterInterview

SEO authority & reach

How easily Tech Crunch ranks on Google and gets surfaced by AI search. Scores run 0 to 100 (higher is better); data from Moz, SEMrush, Ahrefs and Tranco. Hover any metric for what it means.

70
Overall quality70/100 · Very strong

Our single blended read on authority, traffic and editorial signal: how much weight a placement here actually carries.

Domain Authority
93/100
Moz
Authority Score
73/100
SEMrush
Organic visits / mo
1.4M
Search-driven
Ranking keywords
385k
Top 100 US
Traffic value
$3.4M
PPC equiv / mo
Backlinks
77.6M
Total
Ref. domains
421k
Unique
Global rank
#669
Tranco

How does your site compare with Tech Crunch? Check its Domain Rating and authority free →

AI search visibility

Partial AI citation (3/6 answer engines allowed)

Tech Crunch allows some AI answer engines but blocks others. Citation reach is partial.

Cited in AI answers · what drives AI reach
ChatGPT Search
ChatGPT (browsing)
Claude
Google AI Overviews / Gemini
Perplexity
Apple Intelligence
Used for AI model training · secondary; blocking these doesn't stop citation
OpenAI (training)blocked
Anthropic (training)blocked
Anthropic (legacy)blocked
TikTok / Doubaoblocked
Common Crawlblocked
Meta AIallowed
Amazonallowed

Parsed live from robots.txt. Reflects the publisher's stated AI-crawler policy.

Publishing activity

Cadence
Multiple times daily
Last published
Jun 5, 2026
Coverage areas
75
Years online
21

Recent coverage

20 articles from RSS
AI· Jun 5
Mira Murati steps back into the spotlight, carefully

In the current environment, remaining heads down has diminishing returns; at some point, you have to make some noise just to remind the market you exist.

Media & Entertainment· Jun 5
Founders Fund launches game show starring Sam Altman, Palmer Luckey, and other tech elites

The debut episode, moderated by Founders Fund chief marketing officer Mike Solana, included a star-studded cast of current tech luminaries.

AI· Jun 4
Ahead of its IPO, Anthropic’s Daniela Amodei shrugs off doubts about AI’s returns

Anthropic has been growing at a breakneck pace. The company announced that annualized revenue crossed $47 billion in May, up dramatically from roughly $9 billion at the end of 2025. That trajectory faces a real test, though.

AI· Jun 4
Airbnb’s Brian Chesky plans to launch a new AI lab

The Airbnb CEO said last year it hasn't struck an LLM partnership because existing products weren't quite ready.

Security· Jun 4
Filtr is a new privacy tool that blocks ads in almost every iPhone and Mac app

This popular ad blocker app for iPhones, iPads, and Macs can now block ads from loading inside apps, including web browsers, thanks to a new feature in the latest Apple software.

AI· Jun 4
Defense tech, AI, and fundraising take center stage at StrictlyVC Los Angeles on June 18

On Thursday, June 18, at The Aerospace Corporation Campus, investors, founders, and tech leaders will gather for an evening of conversation exploring some of the most consequential shifts taking place across venture capital, defense technology, artificial intelligence, and advanced industry. Secure

Startups· Jun 4
Startup Battlefield is returning to Australia — here’s what happened the last time we came to Sydney

On August 19, Startup Battlefield is returning to Sydney in partnership with Stripe, one of the world's most iconic technology companies. We're taking over Stripe Tour Sydney for a night that the Australian startup ecosystem won't forget.

AI· Jun 4
Meta steals a tactic from Tesla and builds data centers in tents

Meta may have found one way to slash its massive data center bill: tents.

+ 12 more

Editorial guidelines

techcrunch.com/advertise
Domain, authority & technical details
Founded2005
Domain registered2005 · MarkMonitor Inc.
Global rank (Tranco)#669
Ad partners (ads.txt)833
Pages indexed (est.)410k+
Credibility (MBFC)Left-Center · High · High Credibility
WikipediaView entry ↗
Profile last updated Jun 6, 2026 · Enrichment v2
Money-back guarantee

Pay upfront. If we don't publish, you get a full refund.

Window-backed

Refund if we miss the turnaround shown above.

Price in the open

What you see is the price. No quote forms.

Proof, not promises

A live URL and screenshot for every order.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get published on Tech Crunch?
Add Tech Crunch to your cart on Essentras and check out. We handle editorial coordination and placement, with a money-back guarantee if we don't publish.
How much does a placement on Tech Crunch cost?
A placement on Tech Crunch costs $23,333. Every price is shown up front, with no hidden fees or agency retainer.
Can you pay to get published on Tech Crunch?
Yes. Essentras lets you order a sponsored placement on Tech Crunch at a transparent, fixed price with full disclosure compliance, backed by a money-back guarantee if we don't publish.
How long until my article is live on Tech Crunch?
Typical turnaround is 2-3 weeks. The exact window is shown on the listing, and you get a refund if we miss it.
What is the Domain Authority (DA) of Tech Crunch?
Tech Crunch has a Domain Authority of 93 and a Domain Rating of 92. Both are 0 to 100 authority scores (Moz and Ahrefs); higher means more reach and ranking power.
Is the link from Tech Crunch dofollow?
The link policy varies for Tech Crunch. Check the listing for the current do-follow or no-follow status.
Will a placement on Tech Crunch be seen by AI tools like ChatGPT?
Tech Crunch blocks one or more major AI crawlers in its robots.txt, so a placement here is less likely to be surfaced or cited by AI assistants.
What topics does Tech Crunch cover?
Tech Crunch publishes on Technology → AI / Machine Learning, Technology → Startups & Venture, Technology → B2B SaaS, Business → Leadership / Strategy, Finance & Money → Fintech, among others.
Do I have to write the article myself?
Your choice. Upload your own article, or have our editorial team write it. Either way we handle publisher coordination, editorial review and disclosure compliance.
Is a placement on Tech Crunch worth it?
If Tech Crunch reaches your audience, a placement builds credibility, referral traffic and search authority, and can be cited by AI assistants. The price is fixed, there is no agency retainer, and the order is refunded if the article is not published.

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