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Data sourced from the Ahrefs Public API. Domain Rating measures backlink strength on a 100-point logarithmic scale.
DR is one signal among many. Here's how to read it — and what it can't tell you on its own.
Domain Rating estimates the power of a site's backlink profile on a 0–100 logarithmic scale. The jump from 60 to 70 is far harder to earn than 20 to 30.
DR is most useful compared to your competitors, not in isolation. Knowing where you sit against the sites you're chasing is what makes the number actionable.
DR ignores content quality, on-page SEO, and AI visibility. Real rankings — and AI citations — come from an integrated strategy, not a single metric.