Ahrefs - See DR Comparison
- George Apostolov
Ahrefs - See DR Comparison: step-by-step guide
Navigate to the Site Explorer and enter your website domain.
You will find Competitors along with Metrics, Location, and Years in the General tab.
Click on the Competitors dropdown and your competitor's domains in the separate text fields. Hit Apply.
Click on the Organic traffic dropdown and find Domain rating.
You can now get an DR comparison between you and your competitors.
Quick answer: To see a DR comparison in Ahrefs, navigate to Site Explorer and enter your domain. Go to the General tab, select competitors using the dropdown and text fields, and click Apply. Next, select Domain rating from the Organic traffic dropdown to view the comparison.
About this Ahrefs tutorial
Compare your website domain rating against competitors easily using Ahrefs Site Explorer and organic traffic metrics. This guide covers ahrefs - See DR Comparison in 5 steps, starting with "Navigate to the Site Explorer and enter your website domain" and finishing with "You can now get an DR comparison between you and your competitors". 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 - See DR Comparison 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 - Check Link Building Campaign, Ahrefs - Site Ranking and Ahrefs - How to get Backlinks. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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