# DataForSEO Backlinks Summary API

> Returns high-level backlink profile metrics and overview data for a target domain or URL. Helps evaluate link authority and overall link counts for SEO analysis.

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

## Facts

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

## FAQ

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

Send a POST request to https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/dataforseo/v3/backlinks/summary/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 Summary 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 Summary API accept?

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

### What does the DataForSEO Backlinks Summary 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 Summary 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 Summary API

Use this endpoint to retrieve summary metrics for a backlink profile. Provide target parameters to inspect overall backlink volume and referring domain totals.

#### Use cases

- Assess overall backlink profile metrics for competitor research.
- Evaluate domain authority and referring domain volume.
- Monitor high-level link growth and historical SEO performance.

#### Request

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

#### 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". |

#### 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.