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List the domains linking to a target

Returns the domains that link to a domain or page, with their rank, backlink count and dates. Use it to see which sites link to a target.

$0.0257 per call + $0.0000385 per linking domain, up to $0.0295

Example response

200 OKoutput
{
  "results": [
    {
      "domain": "opensiteexplorer.org",
      "domain_rank": 70,
      "backlink_count": 1718,
      "linking_page_count": 1718,
      "first_seen_at": "2019-01-16T16:48:56Z",
      "last_seen_at": null,
      "lost_at": null
    },
    {
      "domain": "nodebb.org",
      "domain_rank": 62,
      "backlink_count": 41,
      "linking_page_count": 40,
      "first_seen_at": "2025-03-17T20:25:45Z",
      "last_seen_at": null,
      "lost_at": null
    },
    {
      "domain": "coderbridge.io",
      "domain_rank": 61,
      "backlink_count": 1,
      "linking_page_count": 1,
      "first_seen_at": "2025-04-24T11:51:30Z",
      "last_seen_at": null,
      "lost_at": null
    }
  ]
}

The output of a real call, each list cut to 3 items.

Providers and pricing

ProviderPrice
DataForSEOdataforseo$0.0257 per call + $0.0000385 per linking domain, up to $0.0295

A failed call costs nothing.

What it costs at your volume

ProviderPer callTotal
DataForSEOCheapest$0.0261$260.65

Assumes the linking domains per call set above. A provider priced per call charges the same whatever the count. Only calls that succeed are charged.

Input

targetstringRequired

The domain or subdomain, without scheme or www, such as "moz.com", or the full URL of one page.

1 or more characters.

link_statusstring· default live

Which backlinks count: live (still on the linking page), lost (gone from it, or the page itself gone) or all.

live
lost
all
pageinteger· default 1

Page of results, page_size per page. Domains come by domain_rank, highest first.

At least 1.

page_sizeinteger· default 10

Results per page. Each result adds to the price of the call.

From 1 to 100.

Output

resultslist of rows, 7 fields
domainstringRequired

The domain that links to the target.

domain_rankinteger

Authority of the domain from its own backlinks, from 0 to 100. Each provider computes its own; scores of different providers do not compare.

backlink_countinteger

Links from the domain to the target.

linking_page_countinteger

Pages of the domain that link to the target.

first_seen_atstring

When a link from the domain was first found, as an ISO 8601 timestamp in UTC.

last_seen_atstring

When a link from the domain was last found, as an ISO 8601 timestamp in UTC.

lost_atstring

When the domain's last link to the target was lost, as an ISO 8601 timestamp in UTC. Absent while a link remains.

Full reference for web.linking-domains.list →

Common questions

How much does web.linking-domains.list cost?

$0.0257 per call + $0.0000385 per linking domain, up to $0.0295. It is debited from your balance, and only a call that succeeds is charged.

What does web.linking-domains.list return?

Returns the domains that link to a domain or page, with their rank, backlink count and dates. Use it to see which sites link to a target. Fields include domain, domain_rank, backlink_count, linking_page_count, first_seen_at, last_seen_at and 1 more.

Which providers serve web.linking-domains.list?

DataForSEO. The answer comes back in Voxoria's own format, whichever provider serves it.

What happens if a call fails?

The call fails and costs nothing.

Do I need a subscription?

No. There is no subscription and no seat fee. You add funds and pay per call. A new account starts with $1 in its balance.

How do I use web.linking-domains.list from an AI agent?

Connect Voxoria over MCP, then ask your agent in plain language. It calls call_tool with the tool web.linking-domains.list and its input. In Claude Code, connect with claude mcp add --transport http voxoria https://mcp.voxoria.ai.

One key for all of it.