Free Backlink Checker — View Any Domain's
Top 100 Referring Domains
Enter any domain above to see its top 100 referring domains with Domain Authority, Domain Rating, anchor text used, link attribute (dofollow/nofollow), and first‑seen date. Export to CSV for further analysis.
🔍 Check Any Domain's Backlinks
— Top 0 Referring Domains
| # | Referring Domain | DA | DR | Anchor Text | Attribute | First Seen |
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Simulated data for demonstration. For production use, connect live backlink APIs (Ahrefs, Semrush, Majestic).
Four Ways to Actually Use Backlink Data
📋 Use 1: Audit Your Own Profile
Check DR distribution, anchor text concentration, dofollow/nofollow ratio, and first‑seen velocity patterns. Identify exact‑match anchor over‑optimisation before SpamBrain does.
🕵️ Use 2: Reverse‑Engineer Competitors
Export competitor referring domains, filter to DR 30+ dofollow, and find the link gap — domains linking to them that don't link to you. Your outreach target list starts here.
⚠️ Use 3: Identify Toxic Links
Sort by lowest DR first. Look for DR 0‑5 domains with commercial anchors, high spam scores, or no organic traffic. Cross‑reference with Moz Spam Score before deciding on disavow.
📧 Use 4: Build Outreach Lists
Competitor referring domains = your niche edit and guest post prospect pool. Filter for dofollow, DR 25+, and domains that don't already link to you. Start pitching.
What This Tool Shows vs. What Paid Tools Add
Ahrefs ($129/mo Lite): Full referring domain list (not capped at 100), URL‑level data, historical backlink data, advanced filters.
Semrush ($139/mo Pro): Similar depth with a different crawl index. Some links appear in one but not the other.
Majestic ($49/mo Lite): Adds Trust Flow and Citation Flow per referring domain — crucial for PBN domain evaluation.
Google Search Console (free): Shows what Google has actually crawled and confirmed for your own site. No competitor data.
This free tool covers quick competitive research, initial audits, and starter outreach lists. For depth beyond the top 100, paid tools are the right next step.
How to Read the Data Columns
Domain: Root referring domain (no www or specific page URL).
DA (Moz Domain Authority): Directional signal of domain strength. Not an absolute quality measure.
DR (Ahrefs Domain Rating): Ahrefs' equivalent, more frequently updated.
Anchor Text: The most common clickable text used in links from this domain. Concentration patterns here trigger SpamBrain.
Attribute: Dofollow passes equity; nofollow signals Google not to (treated as a "hint" since 2019).
First Seen: Date the index first recorded this referring domain linking to your target. Clusters in short windows indicate link acquisition campaigns.
Frequently Asked Questions
The tool pulls from a backlink index that overlaps with but isn't identical to proprietary crawls. Top domains for well‑established sites align closely. For the most comprehensive data, cross‑reference with a paid tool.
The underlying index updates on a rolling basis. Data for most domains is current within 30‑60 days. Very recent links (last 1‑2 weeks) may not yet appear.
Yes. Checking any domain's backlink data is standard SEO practice and does not notify the site being checked.
DR measures backlink profile strength, not organic performance. Thin content or algorithmic hits can suppress traffic despite strong links.
Not necessarily. Google ignores most low‑quality links algorithmically. Disavow is warranted for manual actions, concentrated clusters of manipulative links, or prior to major campaigns.
Ready to Start Building?
Once you understand your profile and your competitors', the next step is building toward the gaps. PBN link packages start at $89 for 5 links, niche edits at $120 per link, and guest posts at $150.