POST/v1/seo/backlinks/anchors

Backlinks Anchors API

Anchor text distribution analysis for any backlink profile. Detect over-optimization and plan natural link building from $0.03/call.

Get a breakdown of anchor texts used in backlinks pointing to a target. See the most common anchors, their frequency, and the number of referring domains using each anchor. Critical for understanding link profile diversity and detecting over-optimization.

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POST /v1/seo/backlinks/anchors$0.03/call

Live testing

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Target*

Limit

Response

Example response — hit "Run" to see a live result

{
  "ok": true,
  "data": [
    {
      "anchor": "click here",
      "backlinks": 4500,
      "referringDomains": 1200,
      "dofollow": 3800,
      "nofollow": 700
    },
    {
      "anchor": "example.com",
      "backlinks": 3200,
      "referringDomains": 2100,
      "dofollow": 2900,
      "nofollow": 300
    }
  ]
}

Features

✓Anchor text frequency and distribution

✓Referring domain count per anchor

✓Dofollow vs nofollow breakdown per anchor

✓Configurable result limit

Use cases

Anchor Text Audit

Detect over-optimized or spammy anchor text patterns that could trigger search engine penalties.

Link Profile Diversity Check

Ensure your backlink profile has a natural mix of branded, generic, and keyword-rich anchors.

Quick start

Copy this snippet and start making calls.

const res = await fetch('https://api.yepapi.com/v1/seo/backlinks/anchors', {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: {
    'x-api-key': 'YOUR_API_KEY',
    'Content-Type': 'application/json',
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    "target": "example.com",
    "limit": 100
  }),
});
const data = await res.json();
console.log(data);

Why YepAPI is cheaper

No monthly minimums. No enterprise plans. Just pay per call.

Provider	Cost / call	Catch
YepAPI	$0.03	No minimum. Pay as you go.
Ahrefs API	$0.15	$999/mo plan
Semrush API	$0.20	Enterprise plan

Frequently asked questions

Each API call costs $0.03. No monthly minimums or subscriptions — you only pay for what you use.

Sign up for a free API key, then send a POST request to /v1/seo/backlinks/anchors. Check the code example above for a ready-to-use snippet in JavaScript, cURL, or Python.

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