Competitor Link Velocity

Upload backlink exports with first-seen dates for your site and a competitor. See new linking sites per month, the trend, spikes, and how many links you need to keep up.

or paste the CSV below
Ahrefs: Site Explorer → Backlinks or Referring domains → Export (has "First seen"). Semrush: Backlink Analytics → Backlinks → Export. Majestic: "FirstIndexedDate". Moz: Link Explorer → Export. Up to 50,000 rows.
or paste the CSV below

How to use the Competitor Link Velocity

  1. 1

    Export backlinks or referring domains with first-seen dates for your site and a competitor.

  2. 2

    Upload both files and click Compare.

  3. 3

    Use the monthly gap as your link building target.

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Frequently asked questions

What is link velocity?

Link velocity is how fast a site gains new links over time. Here we count new linking websites (referring domains) per month.

Is a sudden spike in links bad?

Not always. A spike can come from a PR win or a viral post. It is a problem only if the links are spam, so open the examples and check.

Which export should I use?

Any export with a first-seen date works: Ahrefs, Semrush, Majestic or Moz. Use the same tool for both sites so the numbers are comparable.

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