SEMrush Backlink Analyzer - Referring Domains & Link Quality
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SEMrush Backlink Analyzer - Referring Domains & Link Quality
Analyze any domain's backlink profile with SEMrush data using your own API key (BYOK). Get referring domains, anchor text distribution, follow/nofollow ratio, and individual backlink details - all in structured format.
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What is SEMrush?
SEMrush is a leading SEO and digital marketing platform used by over 10 million marketers. This actor connects to the official SEMrush API to extract data.
Important: You need a SEMrush account with API access. The API is available on Business plans and higher.
How to Get Your SEMrush API Key
- Log in to SEMrush
- Go to your profile (top right) → Subscription Info
- Find your API key in the API section
- Copy the key and paste it in the
semrushApiKeyfield
Analyze any domain's backlink profile with SEMrush. Get referring domains, anchor text distribution, follow/nofollow ratio, and toxic score. BYOK (Bring Your Own Key) - use your SEMrush API key.
Features
- Automated data collection
- Structured output format
- Error handling
- Pay-per-event billing
Quick Start
Demo Mode
Set demoMode: true to test with sample data (no charges). When you're ready for real results, set demoMode: false or omit it.
Input Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
semrushApiKey | string | - | Your SEMrush API key |
domains | array | - | Domains to analyze |
includeBacklinks | boolean | true | Get individual backlinks |
backlinkLimit | integer | 100 | Max backlinks per domain |
includeReferringDomains | boolean | true | Get referring domain list |
referringDomainLimit | integer | 50 | Max referring domains |
includeAnchors | boolean | true | Get anchor text analysis |
filterByLinkType | string | all | all, follow, nofollow, text, image |
webhookUrl | string | - | Webhook endpoint |
webhookPlatform | string | custom | zapier, make, n8n, custom |
demoMode | boolean | true | Return sample data |
Output Format
Pricing
This actor uses pay-per-event billing:
| Event | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Actor start | Base cost per run | $0.05 |
| Domain analyzed | Per domain | $0.03 |
| Backlinks fetched | Per batch | $0.02 |
| Referring domains fetched | Per batch | $0.02 |
| Anchors fetched | Per batch | $0.01 |
| Webhook sent | Per notification | $0.01 |
Use Cases
Link Building Research
Identify where competitors get their best links.
Backlink Auditing
Check your link profile for quality and toxic links.
Anchor Text Analysis
Ensure natural anchor text distribution.
Outreach Prospecting
Find high-authority sites linking to competitors.
Client Reporting
Export structured backlink data for reports.
Common Problems & Solutions
"Invalid API key" error
Cause: Your API key is wrong, expired, or doesn't have the right permissions. Fix: Double-check your API key. Make sure you copied it exactly without extra spaces.
"Rate limit exceeded" error
Cause: You've hit the API's rate limits. Fix: Wait a few minutes, then try again. Consider reducing the number of concurrent requests.
Empty or incomplete results
Cause: The target may have anti-scraping protection or the data doesn't exist. Fix:
- Check if the URL/search query is correct
- Try with different parameters
- Some sites may block automated access
Demo data showing instead of real results
Cause: demoMode is still set to true.
Fix: Set demoMode: false and provide your API key(s).
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