Ahrefs Integration

Connect your Ahrefs account to SEOGEO Tools for comprehensive backlink analysis, Domain Rating (DR), URL Rating (UR), and competitor insights.

Important: Enterprise Plan Required

Ahrefs API access is only available to Enterprise plan subscribers. If you're on a lower tier plan (Lite, Standard, Advanced), you will not be able to use this integration.

To check if you have API access:

1. Log in to ahrefs.com
2. Go to Account Settings > API
3. If you see an API token option, you have access

What You Get

With Ahrefs integration, you can:

• Domain Rating (DR): See your domain's authority score (0-100)
• URL Rating (UR): View authority scores for individual URLs
• Backlinks: Import your complete backlink profile
• Referring Domains: See which domains link to you
• Anchor Text: Analyze your anchor text distribution
• Competitors: Discover organic search competitors

Getting Your Ahrefs API Token

1. Sign in to Ahrefs: Go to ahrefs.com and log in
2. Access API Settings: Navigate to Account > API
3. Generate Token: Create a new API token if you don't have one
4. Copy the token: You'll need this for SEOGEO Tools

Note: Keep your API token secure. It provides full access to your Ahrefs data.

Connecting Ahrefs to SEOGEO Tools

1. Go to Settings > Integrations in your project
2. Click Add SEO Provider
3. Select Ahrefs from the provider list
4. Paste your API token
5. Click Test Connection to verify
6. Click Save when successful

API Endpoints Used

SEOGEO Tools uses the following Ahrefs API v3 endpoints:

Endpoint	Purpose	Data Retrieved
/site-explorer/domain-rating	Authority metrics	DR, UR
/site-explorer/backlinks	Backlinks	Source URLs, anchors, link types
/site-explorer/refdomains	Referring domains	Domain list with DR
/site-explorer/anchors	Anchor analysis	Anchor text distribution
/site-explorer/competitors	Competitor discovery	Organic search competitors

Rate Limits

Ahrefs API has usage-based limits depending on your Enterprise agreement. Check your limits in your Ahrefs dashboard under Account > API.

Troubleshooting

Enterprise Plan Required Error

Problem: Connection test fails with "Enterprise plan required" Solution:
• Verify you have an Ahrefs Enterprise subscription
• Contact Ahrefs support to enable API access on your account
• Consider using Moz or Semrush as an alternative provider

Invalid Token Error

Problem: Connection test fails with "Invalid API token" Solution:
• Verify you copied the complete token
• Check if your token has expired
• Generate a new token in Ahrefs settings

Rate Limit Exceeded

Problem: Sync fails with rate limit error Solution:
• Wait before trying again
• Reduce sync frequency
• Contact Ahrefs about increasing your limits

Best Practices

1. Sync monthly: For most sites, monthly syncs provide enough data freshness
2. Monitor usage: Keep track of your API usage in the Ahrefs dashboard
3. Use multiple providers: Combine Ahrefs with Moz or Semrush for comprehensive data
4. Test on small sites first: Verify your setup before syncing large domains

FAQ

Q: Why can't I connect my Ahrefs account?

A: Ahrefs API is only available to Enterprise subscribers. Standard, Advanced, and Lite plans do not include API access.

Q: How does Ahrefs compare to other providers?

A: Ahrefs typically has the largest backlink index and most accurate DR/UR metrics. However, it requires an Enterprise subscription.

Q: Can I use Ahrefs alongside other providers?

A: Yes! SEOGEO Tools supports using Moz, Semrush, and Ahrefs simultaneously for comprehensive analysis.