# DataForSEO Backlinks Anchors API

> Returns anchor text distribution metrics for backlinks pointing to a target website or page. Helps SEO professionals analyze link profile diversity and anchor text optimization.

Source: https://www.sandbase.ai/apis/dataforseo/v3/backlinks/anchors/live
API reference: https://www.sandbase.ai/apis/dataforseo/v3/backlinks/anchors/live/docs

## Facts

- Provider: DataForSEO
- Type: Data API
- Endpoint: `POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/dataforseo/v3/backlinks/anchors/live`
- Price: $0.004 per call
- Free allowance: 100 calls per organization per UTC day, shared across eligible APIs
- Capabilities: backlinks, seo
- Billing: pay per use from one SandBase balance; no provider account or subscription needed

## Call it

`POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/dataforseo/v3/backlinks/anchors/live` with `Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY` and the parameters as a JSON body.

## FAQ

### How do I use the DataForSEO Backlinks Anchors API?

Send a POST request to https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/dataforseo/v3/backlinks/anchors/live with your SandBase API key in the Authorization header (Bearer) and the parameters as a JSON body. You can also try it in the Playground on this page without writing code.

### How much does the DataForSEO Backlinks Anchors API cost?

$0.004 per call. Every organization gets 100 free calls per UTC day, shared across eligible SandBase APIs including this one; after that each call is billed at this price from your SandBase balance. There is no subscription.

### What parameters does the DataForSEO Backlinks Anchors API accept?

DataForSEO Backlinks Anchors takes no input parameters; send an empty JSON body.

### What does the DataForSEO Backlinks Anchors API return?

A JSON response returned in the same HTTP request (synchronous).

### Do I need a DataForSEO developer account or API key?

No. DataForSEO Backlinks Anchors runs through SandBase, so one SandBase API key covers this endpoint and every other API and model in the catalog. You do not need to apply for DataForSEO API access separately.

## README

### DataForSEO Backlinks Anchors API

Retrieves anchor text distribution metrics for SEO backlink analysis. Use this endpoint to inspect the variety and frequency of anchor texts pointing to target web assets.

#### Use cases

- Analyze backlink anchor text distribution across a domain or URL.
- Audit backlink profiles for keyword over-optimization or spam indicators.
- Benchmark anchor text diversity against competing websites.

#### Request

```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/dataforseo/v3/backlinks/anchors/live" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"target": "nike.com", "limit": 5}'
```

#### Parameters

The JSON body is forwarded to the upstream endpoint (one task per call). Fields used above:

| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| `target` | Target domain or page, e.g. "nike.com". |
| `limit` | Maximum number of results (up to 100). |

#### Pricing

Flat price per call. Failed calls are not charged.

#### Related APIs

- [DataForSEO Backlinks List](/model/dataforseo/v3/backlinks/backlinks/live): Returns a list of external backlinks pointing to a specified target domain or webpage.
- [DataForSEO Backlinks Bulk Ranks](/model/dataforseo/v3/backlinks/bulk_ranks/live): Returns rank metrics for multiple domains or pages in bulk.
- [DataForSEO Backlinks Competitors](/model/dataforseo/v3/backlinks/competitors/live): Returns domains that compete for similar backlink profiles.