Quick summary
Semrush's Backlink Analytics tool lets you check backlinks for any domain by entering a URL and instantly viewing referring domains, authority scores, and individual link details. This step-by-step walkthrough shows exactly how to navigate from the dashboard to a full backlink report.
Steps
- From the dashboard, navigate to the Backlink Analytics tool.
- Enter the domain you want to analyze — your own or a competitor's — and click Analyze.
- Review the backlink overview, including total backlinks, referring domains, and authority score.
- Click the Backlinks tab to see a detailed list of all backlinks pointing to the domain.
- Click on individual backlinks to view the source URL, target URL, and link type.



