Overview

Ahrefs — SEO tools and resources to grow your search traffic

Ahrefs is one of the most powerful SEO toolsets available, featuring the world's largest backlink index, comprehensive keyword research across 10+ search engines, site audit, rank tracker, and content explorer. Used by SEO professionals and agencies worldwide for competitive analysis and link building.

Backlink analysis

Keyword Explorer (10B+ keywords)

Site Audit

Rank Tracker

Features & capabilities

Everything it does, in plain English.

FeatureBacklink analysisIncluded

FeatureKeyword Explorer (10B+ keywords)Included

FeatureSite AuditIncluded

FeatureRank TrackerIncluded

FeatureContent ExplorerIncluded

API AccessProgrammatic access available for developers.Available

PlatformsWeb

The honest take

Where it shines, where it stumbles.

✓ Pros

✓Most comprehensive backlink database
✓Accurate search volume data
✓Excellent UI

! Watch-outs

!Expensive
!Data not always real-time
!No free trial on main plans

Who it's for

Where Ahrefs pays for itself fast.

— Use case

Link building research

— Use case

Keyword strategy

— Use case

Competitor analysis

— Use case

Technical SEO audit

Community reviews

Share your take on Ahrefs

3.8

★★★★★

4 reviews

5★

4★

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Kevin M. ✓ Verified

PhD Candidate · Salesforce

★★★★★

3 months ago

Useful and reliable

Works really well for my use case. Integration with my existing tools was seamless — no friction at all. The collaboration features are genuinely well thought-out. It integrates well with VS Code / Slack / Notion — my daily drivers.

Liang S.

DevOps Engineer · Google

★★★★★

5 months ago

The best product I've used

Best-in-class, period. The accuracy has improved significantly with recent model updates. Integration with my existing tools was seamless — no friction at all.

Amber W. ✓ Verified

Frontend Engineer · Bain

★★★★★

5 months ago

A must-have for any professional

Game changer for my workflow. Integration with my existing tools was seamless — no friction at all. My team adopted this immediately after I shared it with them. The output quality surprised me — it actually sounds human.

Victoria R. ✓ Verified

DevOps Engineer

★★★★★

6 months ago

Good value, works well

Strong product with room to grow. The customization options let me tailor it to my exact workflow. The output quality surprised me — it actually sounds human. Some features feel half-baked — hopefully they'll improve. Five stars — no hesitation.

Kevin K. ✓ Verified

Software Engineer · Google

★★★★★

11 months ago

Decent but has room to grow

Useful but frustrating at times. Pricing is fair for the value you get.

Yuki Z.

Product Designer · Microsoft

★★★★★

1 years ago

Needs a lot of improvement

Lots of bugs and issues. The AI doesn't just suggest — it learns from my preferences over time. Reduced the time I spend on this task by about 70%.

Nathan Y. ✓ Verified

PhD Candidate · Deloitte

★★★★★

1 years ago

Does the job well

Mostly great, minor complaints. The outputs require minimal editing — saves so much back-and-forth. It integrates well with VS Code / Slack / Notion — my daily drivers. Wish the free tier had slightly higher limits. Best tool in this category, hands down.

Lars H. ✓ Verified

Founder · BCG

★★★★★

1 years ago

Strong product overall

Really solid tool overall. The recent updates have addressed most of my initial concerns. Reduced the time I spend on this task by about 70%. I use this daily and it's become essential to how I work. Wish the free tier had slightly higher limits. Will continue using this long-term.

Josh P. ✓ Verified

Content Strategist · Y Combinator startup

★★★★★

1 years ago

Happy with my subscription

Works really well for my use case. I use this daily and it's become essential to how I work. The customization options let me tailor it to my exact workflow. I'd love to see better export options. Keep up the great work, team.

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