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With billions of live pages and trillions of backlinks, our index provides one of the most comprehensive backlink datasets available.
Backlink Data
Backlinks API provides real-time structured backlink data on virtually any domain, subdomain, or page on the web, including all relevant link, referring page and domain properties.
The following endpoints will help you obtain data on certain backlink properties and combine a well-rounded overview of websites’ link profiles:
- Backlinks - target’s backlinks and related data;
- Backlink history - historical data available back to 2019;
- Backlink anchors - the details on backlinks’ anchors;
- Backlink summary - a brief overview of the target’s backlink profile.
Relevant Domains
In addition to backlink data, this API is also capable of providing an advanced intel on relevant domoains, thus allowing you to build a complete overview of the target domain as well as the websites referring to it.
By using the following endpoints, you will be able to search and extract all the domain-related data from our extensive link index:
- Referring domains - detailed overview of referring websites;
- Domain pages - backlink data for each page of the target domain;
- Content duplicates - duplicate pages with backlink data.
Links Intersection
Link Intersection (or Link Gap) analysis is aimed at identifying domains pointing to several websites. The Link Gap feature allows users to uncover link opportunities by identifying domains that link out to competitors’ websites.
The following endpoints of Backlink Data API provide all the data you might need to implement the Link Gap feature:
- Domain intersection - domains pointing to target websites;
- Page intersection - pages pointing to target wesbites.
Backlink Profile Analysis – Made Easy
Whether it’s monitoring competitors, running a link building campaign, or prepearing a website audit – backlink analysis has long been an integral part of the SEOs daily routine. However, this part can also turn out the most burdensome if the right tools aren’t available.
DataForSEO Backlinks API features multiple endpoints that will provide all the data you need to facilitate the process of analysing backlinks.
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Transparent Link Scoring Algorithm
DataForSEO developed a comprehensive scoring system to help you score each backlink, domain, or webpage. It mirrors the Google’s original PageRank algorithm and can be easily understood by any software developer.
- Score backlinks, domains, and pages based on their true impact
- Easily integrate scoring data into your SEO reports and tools
- Fully transparent algorithm that developers can understand and apply
Our link scoring algorithm gives you clear, structured metrics to make smarter link-building and SEO decisions.
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SEO & Marketing Agencies
Use Backlinks API to automate link-building analysis to deliver better results for your clients.
- Identify high-quality backlink opportunities with Backlinks API’s link scoring algorithm and historical index of billions of live backlinks and web pages.
- Generate in-depth backlink audits in seconds by leveraging DataForSEO API’s Live mode.
- Bring your backlink analytics in-house with Backlinks APIs and readily available third-party integrations, including Make, Google Sheets, n8n, etc.
SEO Software Developers
Add value to your tool with real-time backlink analysis data.
- Easy to integrate thanks to REST API, comprehensive documentation, and 24/7 customer support.
- Accurate backlink metrics that your users can rely on for measuring the quality of backlink profiles and planning link-building campaigns.
- Pay-as-you-go pricing model allows optimizing your costs when scaling up your software.
Enterprise solutions
Create a unique value proposition with custom backlink data solutions.
- Unlimited access and customizable rate limits ensure that you get data in volumes you require with no time lags.
- Best-in-class backlink data, including historical insights, spam score, and other essential metrics.
- Custom pricing for users that require enterprise-level volumes of backlink data.
No-code solutions
Integrate backlink data into your workflow without a single line of code.
- Ready-to-use integrations with Google Sheets, Make, n8n, Airtable, Zapier, and other popular platforms.
- Real-time backlink data and customizable rate limits ensure you get the information you need when you need it.
- Pay-as-you-go-pricing eliminates costly subscriptions, so you only pay for the backlink data you requested.
Cost-efficient solution
for budget-conscious businesses
Real-time results
Backlinks API features a turnaround time of up to 2 seconds
Minimal commitment
The minimal monthly commitment is $100
Integration support
Our 24/7 customer support team is with you every step of the way
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Request Settings
API Mode: LIVEReal-time results with a single POST request
Your account will be billed for setting a task and retrieving its results, where one row in the results is the object containing data on a single backlink, referring domain, page, etc.
Summary
Price per request
$0.02
Number of requests
1
Price per row
$0.00003
Number of rows
1,000
$0.05
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From building innovative SEO software solutions to fostering market research and ecommerce analytics, DataForSEO is made for what you do
Backlink analysis tools showcase the backlink profile of any target and provide deep insights into a site’s backlinks, top pages, referring domains, and more.
With DataForSEO Backlinks API, you can speed up the designing stage, and swiftly release a quality Backlink Checker powered by fresh and robust data.
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If you’re looking for a reliable solution to build sustainable rank tracking, visit our guide to developing a Rank Tracking tool with DataForSEO APIs.
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Check our development guide and learn how to quickly design and release a robust reputation management software atop two powerful DataForSEO APIs.
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We’ve prepared a development guide to help you build your own keyword research tool based on the effective use of DataForSEO APIs.
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