Complex.com press placement
Complex.com Sponsored Article: Price, Turnaround & Examples
Get published on Complex.com. Press placement on Complex.com (complex.com), available through The Profound Agency. Domain Authority 89, 7.2M monthly visits, do-follow link, turnaround 1-2 Weeks, region: United States.
TL;DR
A sponsored article on Complex.com costs $2,500, plus a 3.5% processing fee. Listed turnaround is 1-2 Weeks, counted from your final approval. Domain Authority 89, Domain Rating 86.
$2,500
Browse all publicationsPaid in full at checkout. A 3.5% processing fee is added.
About Complex.com
“Complex covers music, sneakers, style, and pop culture — breaking news, exclusive interviews, and the latest drops, all in one place.”
An example of a placed article on Complex.com: “Shift into a Different Gear: Modern Vehicle Technology and Road Awareness”
Read from complex.com on October 9, 2026.
Complex.com at a glance
| Price | $2,500 |
|---|---|
| Domain Authority (DA) | 89 |
| Domain Rating (DR) | 86 |
| Monthly traffic | 7.2M visits (estimated) |
| Link type | Do-follow |
| Turnaround | 1-2 Weeks, from final approval |
| Region | United States |
| Disclosure | Not sponsored |
| Google indexed | Yes |
| LLM ready | Yes |
| Genres | Entertainment, Music, Fashion |
| Accepts Special Categories | Crypto, Health, Erotic |
| Website | complex.com |
| Example article | View example |
How Complex.com compares
United States
Among the 1107 publications in the United States in the network, Complex.com has the 64th highest Domain Authority, costs more than 93% of them (the median is $1,150) and turns around faster than 1%.
Higher or equal Domain Authority for less: Apple News (Syndication from Grit Daily) ($600, DA 99), Business Insider ($200, DA 94), MSN ($400, DA 94).
Music
Among the 52 publications that accept music content in the network, Complex.com has the 4th highest Domain Authority, costs more than 98% of them (the median is $475) and turns around faster than 4%.
Higher or equal Domain Authority for less: Rolling Stone (Middle East) ($1,250, DA 92), Billboard (Africa) ($1,250, DA 92).
Fashion
Among the 63 publications that accept fashion content in the network, Complex.com has the 3rd highest Domain Authority, costs more than 90% of them (the median is $1,500) and turns around faster than 13%.
No other publication here offers a Domain Authority at least as high for less.
How to get published on Complex.com
- 1. Add it to your cartCheck out with PayPal. Payment is in full, with a 3.5% processing fee.
- 2. Finalize the articleBook a call with the editorial team, or email a finished draft to jason@theprofound.agency.
- 3. Approve itNothing is published without your final approval.
- 4. Get publishedTurnaround for Complex.com is 1-2 Weeks, counted from your approval.
Questions about publishing on Complex.com
How much does it cost to get published on Complex.com?
A press placement on Complex.com costs $2,500 through The Profound Agency. Payment is made in full at checkout, where a 3.5% processing fee is added.
How long does it take to get published on Complex.com?
Turnaround for Complex.com is 1-2 Weeks, counted from your final approval of the article, not from purchase.
Is an article on Complex.com labeled as sponsored?
No. Placements on Complex.com are not labeled as sponsored.
Are articles on Complex.com indexed by Google?
Yes. Complex.com is marked as Google indexed in the catalog.
How does Complex.com compare with other publications in the United States?
Among the 1107 publications in the United States in the network, Complex.com has the 64th highest Domain Authority, costs more than 93% of them (the median is $1,150) and turns around faster than 1%. For a Domain Authority at least as high at a lower price, consider Apple News (Syndication from Grit Daily), Business Insider, MSN.
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Publications similar to Complex.com
Publications in the same categories (Crypto, Entertainment, Erotic, Fashion, Health, Music), highest Domain Authority first.
| Publication | Price | DA | Turnaround | Region | Disclosure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complex.com (this page) | $2,500 | 89 | 1-2 Weeks | United States | Not sponsored |
| The Source | $400 | 82 | 1-3 Days | New York, United States | Not sponsored |
| Vents Magazine | $200 | 64 | 1 Week | United States | Not sponsored |
| Rolling Stone (400,000 Impressions) | $16,000 | 92 | 1-2 Weeks | United States | Discrete |
| Hollywood Life | $1,250 | 90 | 1-3 Days | California, United States | Not sponsored |
| KPop Starz | $450 | 82 | 2-3 Days | United States | Not sponsored |
| Canoe.com | $2,000 | 82 | 4-6 Weeks | Canada | Sponsored |
| Gigwise.com | $500 | 78 | 1 Week | United States | Not sponsored |
| LA Weekly | $1,050 | 76 | 1 Day | California, United States | Not sponsored |
Same region, similar price
Other publications in United States at $1,500–$3,000, highest Domain Authority first.
Questions about Complex.com?
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