Check Backlinks in Google Search Console
- George Apostolov
Check Backlinks in Google Search Console: step-by-step guide
Choose the website property for which you want to check backlinks.
Choose the "Links" option from the sidebar.
Navigate to the "Top linking sites" report.
Click "MORE".
Here you can find the total number of external links pointing to your site.
You can also check the list of linking domains.
Click "EXPORT" to download the backlink data, in your preferred format.
Quick answer: To check backlinks in Google Search Console, select your website property, open the Links sidebar option, and navigate to the Top linking sites report by clicking MORE. View your total external links and linking domains, then click EXPORT to download the backlink data.
About this Google tutorial
View external links and download backlink data by accessing the Top linking sites report in Google Search Console. This guide covers check Backlinks in Google Search Console in 7 steps, starting with "Choose the website property for which you want to check backlinks" and finishing with "Click ' EXPORT ' to download the backlink data, in your preferred format". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Google interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does check Backlinks in Google Search Console take?
7 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Google data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Google. Related guides: Check Keyword Ranking in Google Search Console, Google - Page Speed and Google Analytics - Website Traffic. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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