Paste any domain and get a live Ahrefs DR score from 0 to 100. Use it to pick backlink targets - not to obsess over a vanity number.
Step 1
Enter a domain
Type a hostname or paste a full URL. We normalize it to the root site.
Step 2
Check live DR
The lookup hits Ahrefs and returns the current Domain Rating (0–100).
Step 3
Decide next
Use the score to prioritize directories, partners, and your own link plan.
Why founders check Domain Rating
DR estimates how strong a site's backlink profile is. It helps you decide whether a directory, guest post, or partnership is worth the time. A DR 40 dofollow listing usually beats twenty nofollow logo dumps. Read Ahrefs Domain Rating explained if you want the math and the caveats.
What a good DR looks like
0–5: New or barely linked. Normal after launch week.
6–15: Early dofollow traction. Keep going.
16–30: Useful indie target if the page is relevant.
31+: Stronger authority - prioritize if you can earn a real dofollow mention.
Paste a domain or full URL and click Check DR. The tool queries Ahrefs and returns the live Domain Rating (0–100) for that hostname.
What is Ahrefs Domain Rating?
Domain Rating (DR) is Ahrefs’ 0–100 logarithmic score of a website’s backlink profile strength. It is not traffic, revenue, or a Google ranking factor by itself.
What is a good DR for a new startup?
DR 0 after launch week is normal. DR 5–15 in the first year is realistic if you earn a few dofollow links. Treat DR as a targeting hint, not a vanity goal.
Does a high-DR backlink always help SEO?
Only dofollow links from relevant, indexed pages can pass link equity. A high-DR site with a nofollow or buried link is weaker than a focused dofollow listing.
How can I raise my own Domain Rating?
Earn dofollow backlinks from sites with real link profiles. Launch on Founder.best for a permanent dofollow product page, then use the startup directories list to add more relevant listings.
