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How to Filter Organic Keywords by Position in Ahrefs

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This guide will show you how to filter organic keywords by their search engine position in Ahrefs. This allows you to analyze keyword performance within specific ranking ranges for your domain.

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Here's how to filter organic keywords by position in Ahrefs

  1. Navigate to Site Explorer

    Begin by clicking on "Site Explorer" in the top navigation menu. This will take you to the main interface for analyzing websites.

  2. Enter the Domain to Analyze

    Click the "Domain or URL" search field, then type the website address you wish to investigate. After entering the domain, click the search button to proceed.

  3. Access Organic Keywords Report

    Once the domain analysis loads, locate the left sidebar. Under the "Organic search" section, click on "Organic keywords" to view the keywords your site ranks for.

  4. Open the Position Filter

    In the organic keywords report, find the filter toolbar at the top. Click the "Position" filter button to open the options for filtering by search engine rank.

  5. Define the Position Range

    In the opened position filter, enter your desired "From" and "To" values. This specifies the range of search engine positions you want to track or analyze. Click "Apply" to set the range.

  6. Apply the Filter

    After setting your position range, click the "Show results" button. This action will apply the filter and update the organic keywords report to display only the keywords within your specified position range.

  7. Review Filtered Keywords

    The organic keywords report will now show only the keywords that rank within the position range you defined. You can now analyze their performance and other metrics.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The "Position" filter allows you to narrow down your organic keywords report to show only keywords that rank within a specific range of search engine results, such as positions 1-10 or 10-15.