# How to check spam score in semrush

> To check your spam score in Semrush, head to Backlink Audit in the left sidebar, create a project with your domain, and select Root domain as the campaign source. Finally, review the toxic and potentially toxic percentages listed as the Overall Toxicity score.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-check-spam-score-in-semrush/
Apps: Semrush
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a32b2ab56e05a00fd6641/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Head over to Backlink Audit in the left sidebar.
2. Create a project and enter the domain whose spam score you want to check.
3. Select the "Root domain" as the campaign source.
4. The Spam Score of a domain is listed as the Overall Toxity score. You will find toxic and potentially toxic score (in percentages)