DRDomain Rating Checker

Free SEO utility

Check a website’s Domain Rating.

Enter a domain to get its available Ahrefs Domain Rating. Use the result as one useful reference when researching backlinks and competitors.

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Domain Rating by Ahrefs

About the metric

What is Domain Rating?

Domain Rating, or DR, is an Ahrefs metric from 0 to 100 that estimates the strength of a website’s backlink profile. It is a third-party SEO metric, not a Google ranking factor.

0–100 scaleAhrefs reports DR on a logarithmic scale.
Backlink contextThe score reflects links Ahrefs has discovered.
Compare carefullyRelevant competitors are better benchmarks than random sites.

Helpful guides

Learn how to interpret the result.

Short, practical explanations for site owners and marketers.

Basics

What is Domain Rating?

Understand the scale, inputs, and limits of the metric.

Comparison

DR vs. Domain Authority

See why scores from Ahrefs and Moz should not be converted.

Link building

How to improve Domain Rating

A sustainable approach to earning relevant referring domains.

Frequently asked

Common questions

Is Domain Rating the same as Google authority?

No. DR is an Ahrefs metric based mainly on a website’s backlink profile. Google does not publish one universal authority score for websites.

What is a good Domain Rating?

There is no universal good score. Compare your site with relevant competitors targeting the same audience and search results.

How often should I check DR?

Monthly or during a campaign review is usually enough. Focus on useful content and relevant links rather than checking the number every day.

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