Use Esperto for a quick check
- See summary backlink counts, referring domains and Domain Authority.
- Inspect up to 10 external backlinks, ordered by source Domain Authority.
- Review anchor text, follow status and discovery dates when available.
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Free backlink checker with Moz data.
Discover top backlinks, referring domains, anchor text and authority signals from the Moz link index—without creating an account.
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No login required. Results include up to 10 high-authority external backlinks.
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Moz Link Explorer vs this free backlink checker
Moz Link Explorer is Moz’s backlink research product for exploring inbound links, linking domains and authority metrics. Esperto’s independent tool uses the Moz Links API to provide a quick backlink snapshot without an account. It is a starting point for link research, with fewer results and controls than a full research platform.
Use Moz Link Explorer for deeper research
Moz’s own interface offers dedicated reports for inbound links, linking domains and top pages, plus export options. Check Moz directly for current access and plan limits.
Visit the official Moz Link ExplorerThis tool is operated by Esperto Technologies and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Moz. Results can be cached for up to 12 hours; this is not a complete export of every backlink.
From a URL to useful insight
How to check backlinks with Moz data
Choose a domain or a specific page
Enter your website to review its link profile, or paste a page URL to inspect links to that page. Keep the target scope consistent when comparing results.
Read the summary and inspect the sources
Backlinks count links; referring domains count distinct linking websites. Open the linking pages to check relevance and context. A high authority score alone does not make a link valuable.
Compare a relevant competitor
Run a separate check for a business competing for the same audience. Look for useful resource pages, publications or partnerships worth researching. A ten-link sample cannot reveal every opportunity.
Missing a link you expected? It may not have been discovered yet, may fall outside the selected target, or may be beyond this report’s ten-link limit. No result is not proof that a website has no backlinks.
Read the signals
Go beyond the backlink count.
A useful backlink review looks at where links come from, what they say, whether they are followed and how closely each source relates to your business.
Check Domain Authority separatelySource quality
Compare the authority and context of linking websites instead of treating every backlink equally.
Anchor relevance
Review the clickable words used to understand how other pages describe your content.
Link attributes
Separate followed and nofollow links, then investigate suspicious or irrelevant sources carefully.
Need a complete backlink plan?
Turn link data into sustainable search growth.
We can analyse competitors, content gaps and realistic outreach opportunities, then connect the work with technical and on-page SEO.
- Competitor backlink-gap research
- Link quality and risk review
- Content-led acquisition roadmap
Backlink questions
Frequently asked questions
Is this the official Moz Link Explorer?+
No. This is Esperto Technologies’ independent free backlink checker, which uses the Moz Links API. Moz Link Explorer is Moz’s own backlink research product. This page does not provide access to a Moz account or the full Link Explorer interface.
Can I check Moz backlink data without signing in?+
Yes. Enter a public domain or page URL in this tool to request summary metrics and up to 10 external backlinks, ordered by source Domain Authority. No Esperto account is required. Availability depends on the Moz API and lookup limits.
Why might this report differ from Moz Link Explorer?+
This tool displays a limited snapshot and can reuse a cached report for up to 12 hours. Differences in target scope, filters, crawl timing and result limits can change what you see. Match the domain or page being checked before comparing reports.
What is a backlink?+
A backlink is a link from another website to your page or domain. Relevant editorial backlinks can help search engines and people discover and understand your content.
Is this backlink checker free?+
Yes. The public report shows summary metrics and up to 10 high-authority backlinks per search without requiring an account.
Why do backlink counts differ between tools?+
Moz, Google, Ahrefs and other platforms maintain separate indexes and crawl the web on different schedules, so their backlink totals and discovery dates will not be identical.
Does a high Domain Authority guarantee rankings?+
No. Domain Authority is a comparative Moz metric, not a Google ranking factor. Search visibility also depends on relevance, content, technical quality, intent and competition.
What is a dofollow or nofollow backlink?+
A standard followed link can pass ranking signals. A nofollow link contains an attribute asking search engines not to treat it as a conventional endorsement, although it may still bring useful referral traffic.
How can I get better backlinks?+
Create genuinely useful resources, original research, tools and expert content; build relevant partnerships; contribute insight to trusted publications; and avoid automated or paid link schemes.
Moz and Domain Authority are trademarks of Moz, Inc. This independent tool uses the Moz Links API; Esperto Technologies is not affiliated with or endorsed by Moz.
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