Free Ahrefs DR Checker - Live Domain Rating (0-100)

Q: What if my Domain Rating is low?

Prioritise dofollow backlinks from higher-DR sites. Use ScrollLaunch done-for-you directory submissions (from $99, up to 100+ directories), or browse the curated directories list yourself. Launching on ScrollLaunch also earns a lasting product-page backlink.

Free Ahrefs DR checker for any website. Paste a URL to fetch live Domain Rating (0-100) - the score founders use to prioritise backlink targets and directory submissions.

Live lookup

Ahrefs DR checker for any domain

Paste a domain for a free Ahrefs DR checker lookup. If the score is low, we'll point you to our done-for-you directory submissions so you can earn stronger backlinks faster.

After you check DR, pick where to earn the next backlink

Founders with low DR should get submitted to 100+ high-DR directories - done for you, with a report of every live backlink.

What DR 20, 40, 60, and 80 mean

DR	Band	What to do next
0-19	New or thin	Few referring domains in Ahrefs. Useful as a baseline, not a backlink target.
20-39	Early citations	Niche directories and small blogs live here. Fine for a first dofollow pass.
40-59	Mid-tier	Worth a manual submission when the site is topical. Check dofollow first.
60-79	Strong	Priority backlink targets. A dofollow link from this band usually moves more than DR 20.
80-100	Head-term authority	Hard to earn. Treat as a long-shot outreach or paid placement, not a form-spam target.

After you have a score, pick high-DR submission targets on the directories DR leaderboard or filter Free + Dofollow startup directories. Check many hosts at once with the bulk Ahrefs DR checker.

How to use

How to use DR Checker

1
Enter a domain
Type a hostname or full URL such as example.com or https://www.example.com/pricing.
2
Run the Ahrefs DR checker
Click Check DR. ScrollLaunch queries Ahrefs' free Domain Rating API for that hostname.
3
Read the score
Use the 0-100 DR to decide whether the site is worth a backlink, directory submission, or partnership outreach.

Guide

How to use a free Ahrefs DR checker (and why it matters)

An Ahrefs DR checker returns Domain Rating - Ahrefs' logarithmic 0-100 score for how strong a site's backlink profile is versus others in their index. A dofollow link from DR 70 usually moves rankings more than the same link from DR 10.

Before you spend hours on directory submissions or guest posts, run a DR check on the target site. Prioritise dofollow listings on higher-DR domains - that is the same logic behind ScrollLaunch's /directories list and the dofollow product-page backlink we give every live launch.

Founders also search “ahrefs dr checker” when comparing their own brand to a competitor. Pair this single-domain lookup with Website Compare when you need two scores side by side. Use the bulk DR checker only when you have a list. After you have a number, open the directories DR leaderboard and start with Free + Dofollow rows at DR 50+.

This free checker calls Ahrefs' public Domain Rating API. Always credit results as Domain Rating by Ahrefs under their Domain Rating License.

Explore more on free ScrollLaunch tools, browse DR-ranked directories, or launch with a dofollow backlink.

Questions

DR Checker FAQ

How do I use this Ahrefs DR checker?

Paste any domain or URL above and click Check DR. This free Ahrefs DR checker queries Ahrefs' public Domain Rating API and returns the live DR (0-100) for that hostname - no Ahrefs account required.

Is this a free Ahrefs DR checker (no account)?

Yes. This is a free Ahrefs DR checker - also searched as ahref DR checker, check Ahrefs DR, or DR checker Ahrefs. You do not need an Ahrefs login or API key. Results are Domain Rating by Ahrefs.

What does an Ahrefs DR checker say about scores of 20, 40, 60, or 80?

DR is logarithmic. 0-19 is a new or thin profile, 20-39 is early citations, 40-59 is a mid-tier target, 60-79 is strong, and 80-100 is head-term authority. Use the table above, then pick the next submission from the DR leaderboard.

What is Domain Rating (DR)?

Domain Rating is Ahrefs' 0-100 logarithmic score estimating the strength of a website's backlink profile compared to other sites in Ahrefs' database. Higher DR generally means stronger dofollow links from that domain.

Is this the same DR I see in Ahrefs?

Yes - this tool calls Ahrefs' free public Domain Rating API and returns the live DR for the hostname you enter. Always attribute results as Domain Rating by Ahrefs.

What if my Domain Rating is low?

Prioritise dofollow backlinks from higher-DR sites. Skip the busywork with our done-for-you directory submissions (from $99, up to 100+ directories), or browse the curated list yourself. Launching on ScrollLaunch also earns a lasting product-page backlink.

Why does DR matter for product launches?

When you earn a dofollow backlink from a higher-DR site, search engines typically treat that referral as a stronger ranking signal. That's why ScrollLaunch concentrates equity on your product page and ranks directories by DR.

Can I check any domain?

Most public domains work. Localhost, IP addresses, and invalid hostnames are rejected. If Ahrefs has never crawled a brand-new domain, the API may not return a score yet.

Can I check many domains at once?

Yes - use the bulk domain rating checker for up to 25 hostnames, a sortable table, and CSV export.

Can I compare two websites?

Yes - use SEO Compare for a full website comparison (on-page SEO + Ahrefs DR) across 2 domains.

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