# How to Check Backlinks in Semrush

> To check backlinks in Semrush, go to the Backlink Analytics tool, enter a domain, and click Analyze. Review the metrics overview, click the Backlinks tab for a detailed list, and click individual links to view the source URL, target URL, and link type.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-check-backlinks-in-semrush/
Apps: Semrush
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a329dab56e05a00fd644d/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. From the dashboard, go to the “Backlink Analytics” tool.
2. Enter the domain you want to analyze (either your own or a competitor’s) and click “Analyze.”
3. You will see an overview of the domain’s backlinks, including key metrics like the number of backlinks, referring domains, and authority score.
4. Click on the “Backlinks” tab to see a detailed list of all backlinks pointing to the domain.
5. Click on individual backlinks to view more details, such as the source URL, target URL, and link type.