Domain Rating Checker
Check how strong any website's backlink profile is on the 0-100 Domain Rating scale, then see exactly what it takes to move the number up.
Domain Rating by Ahrefs — 67 domains checked so far
What the score means
Domain Rating is logarithmic, so the effort to climb grows with every point. Going from DR 5 to DR 15 can take a handful of good links; going from 60 to 70 takes hundreds. That is why comparing yourself to the sites you actually compete with matters more than chasing a round number.
Barely any referring domains yet.
Long-tail keywords are winnable.
Credible profile, real momentum.
Ahead of most niche competitors.
Publisher-level link profile.
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How to actually raise your Domain Rating
DR only moves when new websites link to yours. There is no shortcut that survives a Google update — buying links inflates the number and puts the domain at risk. The durable path is publishing content worth linking to, consistently, and getting it in front of sites in your niche.
Publish consistently
Sites that publish weekly accumulate referring domains far faster than sites that publish twice a year.
Earn real links
One link from a relevant site in your niche is worth more than fifty from unrelated directories.
Track the gap
Check your competitors here too. Your target is their DR, not an abstract benchmark.
RobinRank writes and publishes the content that earns those links
Articles generated and published on your site automatically, plus a network of real sites that link to each other. Free to start.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Domain Rating?
Domain Rating (DR) is Ahrefs' 0-100 logarithmic score for the strength of a website's backlink profile. It reflects how many unique websites link to it and how strong those websites are. It is not a Google ranking factor by itself, but it is a good proxy for how much link authority a site has compared to its competitors.
Is this checker really free?
Yes. There is no signup, no credit card and no daily quota. The rating comes from Ahrefs' free public Domain Rating endpoint, and results are cached so repeat checks are instant.
What is a good Domain Rating?
It depends entirely on your competition. Under 10 means almost nobody links to you yet. Between 10 and 25 you can win long-tail keywords. Above 45 you are ahead of most small and mid-sized sites in a typical niche. The number only matters relative to the sites you are trying to outrank.
How do I increase my Domain Rating?
Earn links from more unique domains. Publishing genuinely useful content regularly is what makes other sites link to you, which is exactly what RobinRank automates: it writes and publishes articles on your site, and its exchange network connects you with other real sites in your niche.
Why is DR different from Domain Authority?
Domain Authority is Moz's metric and uses a different index and formula. Two tools will rarely agree on the exact number. What matters is using one metric consistently when comparing yourself with competitors.