# DataForSEO Backlinks Bulk New and Lost Backlinks API

> New and lost backlink counts since a date for up to 1,000 targets.

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

## Facts

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

## FAQ

### How do I use the DataForSEO Backlinks Bulk New and Lost Backlinks API?

Send a POST request to https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/dataforseo/v3/backlinks/bulk_new_lost_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 Bulk New and Lost Backlinks 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 Bulk New and Lost Backlinks API accept?

DataForSEO Backlinks Bulk New and Lost Backlinks takes no input parameters; send an empty JSON body.

### What does the DataForSEO Backlinks Bulk New and Lost Backlinks 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 Bulk New and Lost Backlinks 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 Bulk New and Lost Backlinks API

New and lost backlink counts since a date for up to 1,000 targets.

Request fields follow the official DataForSEO `/v3/backlinks/bulk_new_lost_backlinks/live` task schema (one task per call). The response is DataForSEO's original JSON; results are in `tasks[].result`.

#### Request

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

#### Parameters

The JSON body is forwarded to the upstream endpoint. Main fields:

| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| `targets` | Array of domains, subdomains or page URLs (up to 1,000). |
| `date_from` | Optional start date, "yyyy-mm-dd". |

#### Reference

- Official docs: https://docs.dataforseo.com/v3/backlinks/bulk_new_lost_backlinks/live/

#### Pricing

Billed at the actual cost of each call, about $0.024072 for the request above. The cost grows with the number of rows, targets or tokens a call returns. Failed calls are not charged. Searches with no results are billed at their actual cost.