# DataForSEO Backlinks List API

> Returns a list of external backlinks pointing to a specified target domain or webpage. Helps SEO teams audit incoming link profiles and evaluate referring page details.

Source: https://www.sandbase.ai/apis/dataforseo/v3/backlinks/backlinks/live
API reference: https://www.sandbase.ai/apis/dataforseo/v3/backlinks/backlinks/live#api

## Facts

- Provider: DataForSEO
- Type: Data API
- Endpoint: `POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/dataforseo/v3/backlinks/backlinks/live`
- Price: From $0.02 per call
- 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/backlinks/live` with `Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY` and the parameters as a JSON body.

| Parameter | Type | Required | Allowed values |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `target` | string | no |  |
| `limit` | integer | no |  |

## FAQ

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

Send a POST request to https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/dataforseo/v3/backlinks/backlinks/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 List API cost?

From $0.02 per call, billed from your SandBase balance. You are only charged for calls you make; there is no subscription.

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

No parameters are required. Optional: target (string) and limit (integer). The Parameters table and the Playground on this page list every field.

### What does the DataForSEO Backlinks List 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 List 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 List API

Returns detailed records of backlinks pointing to a specified `target`. Use this endpoint to inspect inbound links and referring domains for SEO audits.

#### Use cases

- Audit incoming links to evaluate domain link equity.
- Analyze inbound anchor text and referring web pages.
- Monitor link profiles to detect new referring sources.

#### Request

```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/dataforseo/v3/backlinks/backlinks/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

Billed at the actual cost of each call, about $0.02418 for the request above. The cost grows with the number of rows, targets or pages a call returns. Failed calls are not charged. Searches with no results are billed at their actual cost.

#### Related APIs

- [DataForSEO Backlinks Anchors](/apis/dataforseo/v3/backlinks/anchors/live): Returns anchor text distribution metrics for backlinks pointing to a target website or page.
- [DataForSEO Backlinks Bulk Ranks](/apis/dataforseo/v3/backlinks/bulk_ranks/live): Returns rank metrics for multiple domains or pages in bulk.
- [DataForSEO Backlinks Competitors](/apis/dataforseo/v3/backlinks/competitors/live): Returns domains that compete for similar backlink profiles.