Free Backlinks Checker
Check the backlinks pointing to any website with our free backlinks checker. See referring domains, dofollow and nofollow links, anchor text and broken backlinks in one instant scan, a free alternative to Ahrefs and Semrush.
Your full backlink profile, at a glance
A backlink checker shows the inbound links pointing to a page and the sites behind them. DefiniteSEO runs a full backlink analysis and lists every referring page, so you can see exactly who links to you, with what anchor text, and whether each link is dofollow or nofollow.
- Total backlinks and referring domains
- Dofollow versus nofollow mix
- Live and broken backlinks
- Anchor text on every referring page
Every backlink metric that matters
One scan returns the numbers that actually tell you how strong a link profile is.
Referring domains
The unique websites linking to you, the single best measure of link strength.
Total backlinks
Every inbound link pointing to the page, counted and listed.
Dofollow & nofollow
The follow mix, so you know how much link equity is actually being passed.
Broken backlinks
Dead links pointing at your page that are leaking value you could recover.
Anchor text
The words other sites use to link to you, and whether they fit your keywords.
Competitor backlinks
Run the same backlink analysis on any competitor to see the referring domains behind their profile.
Check the backlinks of any website
Enter your own URL to see the backlinks pointing to your site, or a competitor’s to see the referring domains and links behind their profile. Reviewing a competitor’s backlinks is one of the fastest ways to spot link opportunities worth pursuing.
Links are still one of Google’s strongest signals
Search engines treat inbound links as votes of trust. Links from many different, reputable domains carry far more weight than lots of links from a single site, and dofollow links pass authority while nofollow links do not. Knowing your backlink profile tells you how much link equity your pages have earned, and where to build more.
A free alternative to the Ahrefs and Semrush backlink checkers
The Ahrefs backlink checker and Semrush backlink checker show you only a handful of links for free, then ask you to upgrade. DefiniteSEO gives you the full picture in one scan.
| Capability | DefiniteSEOBacklink Checker | Ahrefsfree checker | Semrushfree checker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free backlink check, no paid plan to start | Yes | Capped | Capped |
| Referring domains | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Dofollow and nofollow mix | Yes | Limited | Limited |
| Broken backlinks | Yes | Paid | Paid |
| Anchor text on every link | Yes | Limited | Limited |
| Full list of referring pages | Yes | Capped | Capped |
| Runs inside a full 190-point SEO audit | Yes | No | No |
The referring domains, link mix, anchor text and broken links you need, free to start.
Free-tier limits as publicly listed by each vendor, August 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a backlink checker?
A backlink checker shows the links from other websites that point to a page, along with the metrics behind them: how many referring domains link to you, the anchor text they use, the dofollow and nofollow mix, and any broken backlinks.
How do I check a website’s backlinks?
Paste any URL into the backlinks checker and run a scan to see the inbound links pointing to that page, the referring domains behind them, and the health of the link profile, whether you want to check your own backlinks or a competitor’s.
What are inbound and incoming links?
Inbound links, also called incoming links or backlinks, are links from other websites to yours. They are one of the strongest ranking signals, because search engines treat them as votes of trust. This inbound link checker surfaces every inbound link pointing to a page and the domains behind them.
What are referring domains, and why do they matter?
Referring domains are the unique websites that link to you. Ten links from ten different domains are worth far more than ten links from one, so referring domains are often a better measure of link strength than raw backlink count.
What is the difference between dofollow and nofollow links?
Dofollow links pass authority to the target page and can help it rank. Nofollow links do not pass authority, but still send traffic, and a natural link profile has a healthy mix of both.
Can I check a competitor’s backlinks?
Yes. Enter any URL, your own or a competitor’s, to see its backlink profile. Reviewing a competitor’s backlinks is one of the fastest ways to spot link opportunities worth pursuing.
How is this different from Ahrefs or Semrush?
Ahrefs and Semrush cap their free backlink checkers to a handful of links and push you to a paid plan. DefiniteSEO shows you the referring domains, dofollow and nofollow mix, anchor text and broken links in one free instant scan.
How many backlinks do I need to rank?
There is no fixed number. Quality and diversity beat quantity: a few links from trusted, relevant domains will move you further than hundreds of low-quality links. Focus on earning links from sites your audience already trusts.
Check any website’s backlinks free
Paste a URL and see its referring domains, link mix, anchor text and broken links in one instant scan.