Ahrefs

All-in-one SEO toolset for backlinks, keywords, and content analysis

ahrefs.com

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At a glance

Founded
2010
Headquarters
Singapore
Status
Active
Category
SEO Tools
Founder
Dmitry Gerasimenko

What it is

Ahrefs is one of the longest-running and most respected SEO platforms, known for the size and freshness of its backlink index. The product covers Site Explorer (competitive analysis and backlinks), Keywords Explorer, Site Audit, Rank Tracker, and Content Explorer — covering most workflows an SEO team runs day-to-day.

Why it matters for visibility

Ahrefs is the data backbone for most modern SEO and link-building work. Their Domain Rating (DR) metric is a widely-used proxy for backlink authority, and their content gap analysis is a standard playbook for finding head-term opportunities. For brands tracking organic visibility against AI search, pairing Ahrefs’ backlink and keyword data with AI citation tracking gives a more complete picture than either alone.

Pricing

Paid plans starting at around $108/month for Lite, scaling to enterprise tiers. Free Webmaster Tools available for verified site owners.

See how your brand shows up in AI search.

We’ll scan your site and show you exactly where you’re visible, where you’re missing, and what to do first. Takes about 3 minutes.

Submit your brand. Live in 60 seconds.

First brand profile. First comparison page. First listicle. The hardest ones to land. Handled.

Get listed

Eight minutes to something you can ship.