Free SEO tool
Free Domain Authority Checker
Check the domain authority of any website for free — powered by Ahrefs Domain Rating (DR), based on the quality and quantity of external backlinks.
One domain per check. Protected by Cloudflare Turnstile. Not affiliated with Moz; scores reflect Ahrefs DR, not Moz DA.
How to check domain authority for SEO
- Paste a homepage URL or root domain into the checker (e.g.
yoursite.com). - Press Check authority, then click the Cloudflare checkbox — your score loads automatically after verification.
- Review your Ahrefs DR score. Use it to benchmark competitors and prioritize link-building targets.
- Track indexing and backlinks in IndexEZ when you are ready to act on the data.
What is domain authority?
Domain authority is a third-party metric that predicts how likely a site is to rank based on its backlink profile. Moz popularized the term "Domain Authority" (DA); Ahrefs publishes Domain Rating (DR). This tool shows DR — a practical alternative marketers often label as domain authority.
How to increase domain authority
- Build relevant backlinks from trusted sites in your niche.
- Improve site structure, speed, and mobile experience.
- Publish helpful content that earns natural links.
- Disavow or remove spammy links that drag trust down.
- Get new backlinks discovered faster with IndexEZ indexing workflows.
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