# Domain Rating Checker

Domain Rating (DR) measures the strength of a website's backlink profile on a 0-100 scale. Enter any domain to see its DR instantly - a quick way to size up competitors, vet a guest-post or link opportunity, or track your own site's authority. Data comes from Ahrefs' free Domain Rating index.

## How to use it

1. Enter a domain, e.g. example.com.
2. Get its Domain Rating on a 0-100 scale.
3. Compare it against competitors to gauge how hard they'll be to outrank.
4. Remember a higher DR usually means more, and stronger, backlinks.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Domain Rating (DR)?

Domain Rating is Ahrefs' 0-100 score for the strength of a website's backlink profile. It's logarithmic, so climbing from 20 to 30 is far easier than 70 to 80. It reflects backlinks, not content quality or traffic.

### Is a higher Domain Rating better?

Generally yes - a higher DR means a stronger, more authoritative backlink profile, which helps pages rank. But DR is only one signal; relevance, content, and search intent matter just as much for any given keyword.

### How is DR different from Domain Authority (DA)?

DR is Ahrefs' metric; Domain Authority (DA) is Moz's equivalent. Both estimate backlink strength on a 0-100 scale but use different data and formulas, so the scores won't match exactly. This tool reports Ahrefs' DR.

### What is a good Domain Rating?

It's relative to your niche. Under 30 is a young or small site, 30 to 60 is established, and 70+ is a strong authority. What matters is your DR versus the sites you're trying to outrank for a keyword.

### How can I increase my Domain Rating?

Earn links from relevant, higher-authority sites through great content, digital PR, and real relationships. DR is logarithmic, so early links move it fastest. Avoid buying links, which risks a penalty.

Use the interactive tool: https://www.tryspook.com/tools/domain-rating-checker