Backlinks Get
Fetch live backlink rows for a target domain.
What it does
Reviewing backlinks normally requires an Ahrefs or Moz subscription and manual exports. This connector fetches live backlink rows for any target domain — with structured output, audit logging, and zero API key management on your side.
Inputs
| Parameter | Format | Example | Required |
|---|---|---|---|
target | string | example.com | Yes |
limit | number | 10 | No |
Outputs
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
target | string | The domain that was queried |
fetchedBacklinks | number | Number of backlink rows returned in this request |
topReferringDomain | string | The referring domain with the highest authority among results |
Example output
Input
target: "vercel.com" limit: 5
Output
# Backlinks Lookup - Target: vercel.com - Fetched Backlinks: 5 - Top Referring Domain: github.com
What it means
Five live backlinks were returned for vercel.com, with github.com as the most authoritative referring domain in this batch. Increase the limit for a broader view.
Last tested: 2026-03-10
How to install
Via CLI
Via web
- Visit the connector catalog and find Backlinks Get.
- Click Install connector and acknowledge any training requirements.
- Complete authorization if prompted.
- Use the connector from Chat or the CLI.
Auth and permissions
| OAuth required | No |
| Managed auth | Included, no API key needed |
| Bring your own key (BYOK) | Not supported in v1 |
| Audit logged | Every request is logged with input, result, cost, and timestamps |
| Training acknowledgment | Not required |
Admins can restrict this connector via blacklist or whitelist in the admin panel.
Limits and edge cases
- •Default limit is 10 backlink rows; maximum is 100 per call.
- •Very new domains may return zero results if the managed backlink index has not yet discovered them.
- •Only root domains are accepted as targets — paths and subdomains are stripped automatically.
- •Bursty calls may hit temporary throttling and return 429 responses.
Common use cases
Audit backlinks before a domain acquisition
Quickly inspect who links to a target site without an Ahrefs subscription.
Find the top referring domain for outreach
Identify the highest-authority linker and prioritize your outreach list.
Frequently asked questions
How many backlinks can I fetch per call?
Up to 100. The default is 10. Use the limit parameter to control the number.
Does this show all backlinks for a domain?
No. It returns a sample based on the limit. For a full crawl/export workflow, use a dedicated backlink platform.
Is the data real-time?
Near real-time. The managed backlink index updates continuously, but some delay is expected.