Domain Rating Checker
Check the Domain Rating (DR) of any website on a 0–100 scale — live from the official Ahrefs API. Enter a domain to see how strong its backlink profile is.
How to Read Your Domain Rating
0–10 · Very Low
A new or thin backlink profile. Start earning links from relevant, trustworthy sites.
10–30 · Low to Moderate
A growing profile with clear room to add more high-quality referring domains.
30–50 · Strong
A well-established profile with the authority to support competitive rankings.
50–70 · Very Strong
An authoritative profile competing for the most valuable keywords.
70–100 · Elite
Among the strongest profiles on the web — major brands, news outlets, and household names.
Logarithmic scale
Moving from DR 20 to 30 is far easier than 70 to 80 — gains get exponentially harder near the top.
DR vs Moz's Domain Authority (DA)? They look identical but measure different things — and Google uses neither.
Read: Moz DA vs Ahrefs DR →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Domain Rating (DR)?
Domain Rating (DR) is an Ahrefs metric that measures the strength of a website's backlink profile on a 0–100 logarithmic scale. The higher the DR, the stronger and more authoritative the site's link profile relative to every other site in Ahrefs' index. DR is based purely on backlinks — the quantity and quality of unique referring domains linking to the site.
Is this DR checker really free?
Yes. This tool uses Ahrefs' official free Domain Rating API, which returns live DR values straight from the Ahrefs index at no cost and without an API key. You can check the DR of any domain instantly — no Ahrefs account or subscription required.
What is a good Domain Rating?
Because DR is logarithmic, the bands aren't linear. As a rough guide: 0–10 is a new or thin profile, 10–30 is growing, 30–50 is well established, 50–70 is strong and competitive, and 70+ is very strong authority — typically major brands and publishers. What counts as 'good' depends on your niche; compare yourself against the sites you actually rank against.
How is DR different from Domain Authority (DA)?
DR is Ahrefs' metric and DA is Moz's. Both score backlink strength on a 0–100 scale, but they use different indexes and algorithms, so a site's DR and DA rarely match exactly. DR is calculated only from backlinks; DA folds in 40+ signals plus a spam score and updates more slowly. Use one metric consistently rather than comparing across tools — we break down the full comparison in our Moz DA vs Ahrefs DR guide.
Does Domain Rating affect Google rankings?
DR is an Ahrefs metric, not a Google ranking factor — Google doesn't use DR. However, DR is a useful proxy for the backlink authority that does influence rankings. A higher DR generally reflects a stronger link profile, which correlates with the ability to rank for more competitive keywords.
How can I increase my Domain Rating?
DR rises as you earn links from more unique, high-quality referring domains. Focus on creating link-worthy content, digital PR, guest contributions on reputable sites, and reclaiming unlinked brand mentions. Quality and diversity of referring domains matter far more than raw link count — a few links from strong, relevant sites move DR more than many weak ones.
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