{"id":447,"date":"2025-10-15T09:17:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T09:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.linkauthority.eu\/?p=447"},"modified":"2025-08-04T11:43:53","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T11:43:53","slug":"free-backlink-checker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.linkauthority.eu\/en\/free-backlink-checker\/","title":{"rendered":"Free backlink checker: top free SEO tools"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li>Backlinks have a major impact on your SEO.<\/li>\n<li>There are several reliable free tools for analyzing them.<\/li>\n<li>You can monitor your competitors free of charge.<\/li>\n<li>Each tool has its own strengths, limitations and specific uses.<\/li>\n<li>I give you my personal opinion and recommendations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 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ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkauthority.eu\/en\/free-backlink-checker\/#Ubersuggest_de_Neil_Patel\" >Ubersuggest by Neil Patel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkauthority.eu\/en\/free-backlink-checker\/#SE_Ranking_Free_Backlink_Checker\" >SE Ranking Free Backlink Checker<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkauthority.eu\/en\/free-backlink-checker\/#OpenLinkProfiler\" >OpenLinkProfiler<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkauthority.eu\/en\/free-backlink-checker\/#SEO_SpyGlass_version_gratuite\" >SEO SpyGlass (free version)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkauthority.eu\/en\/free-backlink-checker\/#Backlink_Checker_de_SEMrush_compte_gratuit\" >SEMrush Backlink Checker (free account)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkauthority.eu\/en\/free-backlink-checker\/#MOZ_Link_Explorer\" >MOZ Link Explorer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkauthority.eu\/en\/free-backlink-checker\/#LinkMiner\" >LinkMiner<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkauthority.eu\/en\/free-backlink-checker\/#Monitor_Backlinks_essai_gratuit\" >Monitor Backlinks (free trial)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkauthority.eu\/en\/free-backlink-checker\/#RankWatch_Free_Backlink_Checker\" >RankWatch Free Backlink Checker<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkauthority.eu\/en\/free-backlink-checker\/#Comment_bien_utiliser_ces_outils_gratuits\" >How to use these free tools<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkauthority.eu\/en\/free-backlink-checker\/#Ce_que_je_retiens_de_ces_outils\" >What I learn from these tools<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pourquoi_je_surveille_toujours_mes_backlinks\"><\/span>Why I always monitor my backlinks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I'm convinced that backlinks remain an essential pillar of SEO. Without them, even the best content can remain invisible. By regularly monitoring my inbound links, I spot opportunities, react to toxic links, and refine my overall strategy. And you should do the same.<\/p>\n<p>I've often wondered how to get this data without investing in expensive tools. Fortunately, some services offer a free version that is more than sufficient to get started or to maintain a good overview.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_10_des_outils_gratuits_pour_verifier_vos_backlinks\"><\/span>Top 10 free tools to check your backlinks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ahrefs_Free_Backlink_Checker\"><\/span>Ahrefs Free Backlink Checker<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>I particularly like Ahrefs for the richness of its data. The free version provides access to the top 100 backlinks for a domain. That's more than enough to detect the main links and anchors used.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Top 100 backlinks<\/li>\n<li>Overview of reference areas<\/li>\n<li>Analysis of anchor texts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>My opinion:<\/strong> fast interface, quality data, but limited results if you want to explore everything.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ubersuggest_de_Neil_Patel\"><\/span>Ubersuggest by Neil Patel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Ubersuggest is ideal for beginners. It offers interesting statistics, such as the number of backlinks, links gained or lost, and even some keyword suggestions.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Total number of links<\/li>\n<li>Evolution: new links \/ lost links<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>My opinion:<\/strong> very accessible, clear, but limited to three searches per day. Enough for a little SEO routine.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SE_Ranking_Free_Backlink_Checker\"><\/span>SE Ranking Free Backlink Checker<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A nice surprise. The tool gives you a complete view of the link profile, including toxicity indicators, which few free tools offer.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Backlink toxicity score<\/li>\n<li>Analysis of referent domains<\/li>\n<li>Filtering by link type<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>My opinion:<\/strong> if you're worried about SEO penalties, this is a must-try tool.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"OpenLinkProfiler\"><\/span>OpenLinkProfiler<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This old companion still does the job. It's a little slow, but gives you access to thousands of links for free.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Up to 200,000 backlinks<\/li>\n<li>Data updated regularly<\/li>\n<li>CSV export<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>My opinion:<\/strong> for an in-depth analysis without a budget, it's hard to beat.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SEO_SpyGlass_version_gratuite\"><\/span>SEO SpyGlass (free version)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Software to install, but very complete. Ideal if you prefer to work offline.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Local backlink analysis<\/li>\n<li>Detailed, customizable tables<\/li>\n<li>Detecting low-authority links<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>My opinion:<\/strong> it's technical, but terribly effective for the curious.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Backlink_Checker_de_SEMrush_compte_gratuit\"><\/span>SEMrush Backlink Checker (free account)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>With a free account, you only have access to a few queries a day, but the data is precise and well-organized.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Analysis of competitive profiles<\/li>\n<li>Domain authority score<\/li>\n<li>Anchoring and location details<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>My opinion:<\/strong> perfect for comparing your site with your direct competitors.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MOZ_Link_Explorer\"><\/span>MOZ Link Explorer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>An iconic tool that provides a good overview, especially in terms of domain and page authority.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Top pages with the most backlinks<\/li>\n<li>Reference areas<\/li>\n<li>Domain authority (DA)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>My opinion:<\/strong> simple, clean, but quickly limited without a subscription.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"LinkMiner\"><\/span>LinkMiner<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Designed for in-depth, detailed backlink analysis. Pleasant interface, especially for beginners.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Visual analysis of backlinks<\/li>\n<li>Integrated SEO data<\/li>\n<li>Link strength indicator<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>My opinion:<\/strong> intuitive, I often use it for quick audits.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Monitor_Backlinks_essai_gratuit\"><\/span>Monitor Backlinks (free trial)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Although limited in time, the free trial gives you access to strategic data for monitoring your SEO campaigns.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lost link alerts<\/li>\n<li>Position tracking<\/li>\n<li>Trust flow assessment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>My opinion:<\/strong> useful for launching a new strategy, but not permanently free.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RankWatch_Free_Backlink_Checker\"><\/span>RankWatch Free Backlink Checker<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This little-known tool will surprise you. The analysis is fast, the results easy to read, and the service doesn't even require registration.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Backlinks by authority<\/li>\n<li>Anchoring and link type (dofollow\/nofollow)<\/li>\n<li>Simple export<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>My opinion:<\/strong> very practical for those in a hurry or for one-off tests.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comment_bien_utiliser_ces_outils_gratuits\"><\/span>How to use these free tools<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Every time I analyze my backlinks, I follow a simple method. This allows me to extract the maximum amount of information, even with free tools.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> I enter my domain or that of a competitor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> I analyze the most powerful referent domains.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> I note the most frequent anchors.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> I export the data for further processing in Excel or Google Sheets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>I recommend using several tools at once. This allows you to cross-reference data, and get a more complete picture, even for free.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ce_que_je_retiens_de_ces_outils\"><\/span>What I learn from these tools<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With a little organization and the right free tools, you can track your backlinks, monitor your competitors and improve your SEO. Of course, these tools have their limits. But if you're just starting out, or have a limited budget, they'll do the trick just fine.<\/p>\n<p>Hesitating to get started? I encourage you to try out 2 or 3 of the tools I've just presented. Observe the results, see what speaks to you most, and above all, use them regularly. SEO is also a question of habit.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Backlinks have a major influence on your SEO. There are several reliable free tools for analyzing them. You can monitor your competitors free of charge. Each tool has its strengths, limitations and specific use cases. I give you my personal opinion and recommendations. 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