targetstringrequired
Domain, subdomain or URL to analyze, e.g. "nike.com".
Semrush Backlink Competitors
https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/semrush/backlink-competitorsDomains with a backlink profile similar to the target, ranked by similarity.
- Price
- $0.08USD / call
- Method
- POST
- Response
- JSON
- Parameters
- 2 required · 0 optional
Playground
Input
Domain, subdomain or URL to analyze, e.g. "nike.com".
Type of target: "root_domain", "domain" or "url".
OutputReady
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Complete the inputs, then click Run.
API README
Semrush Backlink Competitors API
Domains with a backlink profile similar to the target, ranked by similarity.
The result is returned in outputs[0].data as the official Semrush API response, unchanged.
Request
curl -X POST "https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/semrush/backlink-competitors" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"target": "nike.com", "target_type": "root_domain"}'
Parameters
| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
target | string | Yes | Domain, subdomain or URL to analyze, e.g. "nike.com". |
target_type | string | Yes | Type of target: "root_domain", "domain" or "url". |
Pricing
Billed at the actual cost of each call, about $0.08 for a typical request; the cost grows with the number of rows returned. Searches with no results are billed at their actual cost. Failed calls are not charged.
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Send your first request
Platform API endpoint with unified authentication and usage tracking.
# The quoted heredoc keeps Unicode and shell metacharacters unchanged.
result=$(curl --fail-with-body --silent \
-X POST "https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/semrush/backlink-competitors" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
--data-binary @- <<'SANDBASE_JSON'
{
"target": "nike.com",
"target_type": "root_domain"
}
SANDBASE_JSON
)
printf '%s\n' "$result"2. Authentication
Set your SandBase API key in your server environment. Requests use Bearer authentication.
export SANDBASE_API_KEY="YOUR_API_KEY"Keep your key on the server. Do not expose it in browser code.
3. Parameters
target_typestringrequired
Type of target: "root_domain", "domain" or "url".
4. Response
Saved example response for this API; no live request is made when viewing it.
No saved response has been published. Run the API in Playground to inspect its response.
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Questions
FAQ
How do I use the Semrush Backlink Competitors API?
Send a POST request to https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/semrush/backlink-competitors 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 Semrush Backlink Competitors API cost?
From $0.08 per call, billed from your SandBase balance. You are only charged for calls you make; there is no subscription.
What parameters does the Semrush Backlink Competitors API accept?
Required: target (string) and target_type (string). The Parameters table and the Playground on this page list every field.
What does the Semrush Backlink Competitors API return?
A JSON response returned in the same HTTP request (synchronous).
Do I need a Semrush developer account or API key?
No. Semrush Backlink Competitors 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 Semrush API access separately.