Backlinks
Backlink checker for understanding a domain's link profile
Analyze backlinks, referring domains, and linked pages without separating link research from the rest of your SEO workspace.
What you can do
- 01
Check a domain's backlinks
Look up backlinks and referring-domain signals for your site, competitors, or pages you are evaluating.
- 02
Compare link quality
Use backlink rows, referring-domain rows, rank, spam, broken, lost, and nofollow signals to inspect link quality.
- 03
Filter and export link data
Export and filter backlink, referring-domain, and top-page data for your own outreach, competitor research, or cleanup review.
Data you can act on
- Backlinks
- Links
- Referring domains
- Sources
- Target URLs
- Distribution
- Rank and spam signals
- Quality context
Use cases
- —See who links to a competitor.
- —Inspect link opportunities for important pages.
- —Understand whether a domain has real authority before investing in content.
Why OpenSEO
- —Backlink analysis sits beside keyword research, domain overview, and audit data.
- —Self-host or adapt backlink reporting for your team's workflow.
- —MCP support lets an AI agent pull backlink context during SEO research.
Related features
FAQ
What is a backlink checker used for?
A backlink checker helps you understand which sites link to a domain or page, which links have stronger rank, spam, broken, lost, or nofollow signals, and where competitors are earning authority.
Can I check competitor backlinks in OpenSEO?
Yes. OpenSEO's backlink workflow is designed for researching your own domain as well as competitor domains.
How does backlink research connect to SEO planning?
Backlinks add link-profile context that can inform link-building, digital PR, and competitor research alongside your keyword work.
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