# DataForSEO Backlinks Bulk Ranks API

> Returns rank metrics for multiple domains or pages in bulk. Evaluates backlink authority and score indicators across a list of target URLs.

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

## Facts

- Provider: DataForSEO
- Type: Data API
- Endpoint: `POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/dataforseo/v3/backlinks/bulk_ranks/live`
- Price: $0.002 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/bulk_ranks/live` with `Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY` and the parameters as a JSON body.

## FAQ

### How do I use the DataForSEO Backlinks Bulk Ranks API?

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

$0.002 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 Bulk Ranks API accept?

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

### What does the DataForSEO Backlinks Bulk Ranks 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 Ranks 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 Ranks API

This endpoint retrieves backlink ranks and authority metrics for multiple targets in bulk. It returns evaluation data across specified domains or URLs.

#### Use cases

- Evaluate rank authority for competitor domains in bulk.
- Audit backlink scores across multiple internal website pages.
- Filter prospective link-building targets based on rank metrics.

#### Request

```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/dataforseo/v3/backlinks/bulk_ranks/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 (one task per call). Fields used above:

| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| `targets` | Target domains or pages. |

#### Pricing

Flat price per call. Failed calls are not charged.

#### Related APIs

- [DataForSEO Backlinks Anchors](/model/dataforseo/v3/backlinks/anchors/live): Returns anchor text distribution metrics for backlinks pointing to a target website or page.
- [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 Competitors](/model/dataforseo/v3/backlinks/competitors/live): Returns domains that compete for similar backlink profiles.