# DataForSEO Backlinks Referring Domains API

> Returns a list of referring domains that link to a specified target domain or page. Inspect inbound domain metrics, link counts, and authority data for SEO research.

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

## Facts

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

## FAQ

### How do I use the DataForSEO Backlinks Referring Domains API?

Send a POST request to https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/dataforseo/v3/backlinks/referring_domains/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 Referring Domains 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 Referring Domains API accept?

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

### What does the DataForSEO Backlinks Referring Domains 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 Referring Domains 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 Referring Domains API

Returns the list of referring domains linking to a given `target` domain or URL. It helps analyze inbound domain profiles and link distribution for SEO research.

#### Use cases

- Analyze the referring domain profile of competitor websites.
- Identify high-authority domains linking to a target domain.
- Audit inbound domain diversity and link distribution for backlink analysis.

#### Request

```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/dataforseo/v3/backlinks/referring_domains/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 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 Bulk Ranks](/model/dataforseo/v3/backlinks/bulk_ranks/live): Returns rank metrics for multiple domains or pages in bulk.