# Ahrefs Ahrefs Site Metrics API

> Return core Site Explorer metrics for a target domain on a given date: organic and paid keyword counts, top-3 keyword count, organic traffic, and traffic value. 4xx/5xx are not charged.

Source: https://www.sandbase.ai/model/ahrefs/metrics
API reference: https://www.sandbase.ai/model/ahrefs/metrics/docs

## Facts

- Provider: Ahrefs
- Type: Data API
- Endpoint: `POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/ahrefs/metrics`
- Price: $0.12 per call
- Capabilities: api, ahrefs, seo
- Billing: pay per use from one SandBase balance; no provider account or subscription needed

## Call it

`POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/ahrefs/metrics` with `Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY` and the parameters as a JSON body.

| Parameter | Type | Required | Allowed values |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `date` | string | yes |  |
| `target` | string | yes |  |

## FAQ

### How do I use the Ahrefs Ahrefs Site Metrics API?

Send a POST request to https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/ahrefs/metrics 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 Ahrefs Ahrefs Site Metrics API cost?

$0.12 per call, billed from your SandBase balance. You are only charged for calls you make; there is no subscription.

### What parameters does the Ahrefs Ahrefs Site Metrics API accept?

Required: date (string) and target (string). The Parameters table and the Playground on this page list every field.

### What does the Ahrefs Ahrefs Site Metrics API return?

A JSON response returned in the same HTTP request (synchronous).

### Do I need a Ahrefs developer account or API key?

No. Ahrefs Ahrefs Site Metrics 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 Ahrefs API access separately.

## README

### Ahrefs Ahrefs Site Metrics API

Return core Site Explorer metrics for a target domain on a given date: organic and paid keyword counts, top-3 keyword count, organic traffic, and traffic value. 4xx/5xx are not charged.

The response is the official Ahrefs API response, unchanged.

#### Request

```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/run" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"model": "ahrefs/metrics", "date": "2026-08-01", "target": "ahrefs.com"}'
```

#### Parameters

| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `date` | string | Yes | Snapshot date in `YYYY-MM-DD` format. |
| `target` | string | Yes | Target domain, e.g. `ahrefs.com`. |

#### Pricing

Flat price per call. Failed calls are not charged.