Check the Domain Rating (DR) of any website for free. Powered by Ahrefs API. See how strong a domain's backlink profile is on a 100-point scale. No signup required.
Everything you need to know about using our Domain Rating Checker
Domain Rating (DR) is a metric developed by Ahrefs that measures the strength of a website's backlink profile on a 100-point logarithmic scale. A higher DR means the domain has a stronger backlink profile relative to other sites in the Ahrefs database.
DR is calculated based on the quantity and quality of referring domains pointing to a target website. It uses a logarithmic scale, meaning going from DR 50 to 60 is harder than going from 10 to 20. The score considers the DR of linking sites and whether links are dofollow or nofollow.
Yes! This tool uses Ahrefs' free Domain Rating API endpoint. There is no cost and no API units consumed. You can check unlimited domains for free.
DR ranges from 0 to 100. Most new websites start at DR 0-10. Small blogs typically range 20-40. Established sites are 40-60. Major sites like Wikipedia or Amazon are 90+. A 'good' DR depends on your niche — focus on comparing with competitors rather than absolute numbers.
DR itself is not a Google ranking factor. However, a strong backlink profile (which DR measures) generally correlates with better search rankings. Focus on earning quality backlinks rather than chasing a specific DR number.
Check the Domain Rating (DR) of any website for free with our Ahrefs-powered DR checker. Domain Rating measures the strength of a website's backlink profile on a 100-point logarithmic scale. Whether you're analyzing competitors, evaluating link building opportunities, or tracking your own site's growth, our free tool gives you instant DR scores with no signup required.
Enter any domain name (e.g. example.com) and click 'Check DR'. Our tool queries the Ahrefs free Domain Rating API and returns the domain's DR score instantly. The score reflects the quantity and quality of referring domains pointing to the target website. Results include a visual rating bar and the ability to copy or compare scores.
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