How To See DR Comparison in Ahrefs
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Domain Rating (DR) comparison is essential for understanding where your website stands against competitors in terms of backlink authority. This tutorial walks you through the complete process of setting up and viewing DR comparisons in Ahrefs Site Explorer.
By comparing domain ratings, you can identify which competitors have stronger link profiles and benchmark your SEO performance against industry leaders in your niche.
Here's how to see dr comparison in Ahrefs
- Open Site Explorer in Ahrefs and input your website's domain name.
- Locate the General tab and identify the Competitors section alongside Metrics, Location, and Years options.
- Access the Competitors dropdown menu to reveal competitor domain input fields.
- Enter your competitor domains into the available text fields and click Apply to confirm.
- Click the Organic traffic dropdown menu and select Domain rating from the available metrics.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Domain Rating scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating stronger backlink profiles. A DR of 50+ is generally considered good for most websites, while 70+ represents very strong authority. However, it's more important to compare your DR against direct competitors in your industry rather than aiming for absolute numbers.
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