Ahrefs - Domain rank
- George Apostolov
Ahrefs - Domain rank: step-by-step guide
Go Ahrefs>Site Explorer and search your website domain.
You can see your Ahrefs stats like Domain Rating, Backlinks, Traffic etc.
This is an Ahrefs specific stat called UR: URL Rating.
And finally here you get the Domain Rating or the DR for your website domain.
It's important to note that DR is not the sole metric when it comes to the quality of a domain. A clean link-building practice involves a gradual improvement in your backlink profile.
Quick answer: To check your domain rank, open Ahrefs Site Explorer and search your website domain to view stats like UR, Backlinks, Traffic, and Domain Rating. Remember that DR is not the sole metric for domain quality, and a clean link-building practice involves gradually improving your backlink profile.
About this Ahrefs tutorial
View your website Domain Rating, UR, backlinks, and traffic in Ahrefs Site Explorer to evaluate and improve your backlink profile. This guide covers ahrefs - Domain rank in 5 steps, starting with "Go Ahrefs>Site Explorer and search your website domain" and finishing with "It's important to note that DR is not the sole metric when it comes to the quality of a...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Ahrefs interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does ahrefs - Domain rank take?
5 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 Ahrefs data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Ahrefs. Related guides: Ahrefs - How to create reports in Ahrefs, Ahrefs - Delete list and How To Disavow Backlinks in Ahrefs. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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