Open Site Explorer
A free backlink checker tool by Moz for SEO analysis, offering insights into link profiles, Domain Authority, and competitive research.
Score
30
User Rating
3.0
Free/Trial Support
Supported
Starting Price
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Last Updated
Aug 04, 2026
Overview
What is Open Site Explorer?
Open Site Explorer (Link Explorer) is Moz's backlink analysis tool that provides data on over 45 trillion links to help users monitor backlinks, analyze anchor text, and compare metrics against competitors for SEO strategy.
What is Open Site Explorer used for?
User Groups
Top Features
- Free backlink checking
- Domain Authority and Page Authority metrics
- Competitive link analysis
- Anchor text analysis
- Link growth monitoring
How to use Open Site Explorer?
Enter a URL, create a Moz account, verify email, and get 10 free queries per month to access link data, metrics like Domain Authority, and tools for competitive analysis and link building opportunities.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- Free tier available
- Large database of links
- Trusted SEO metrics
- Easy-to-use interface
- Competitive insights
Cons
- Limited queries in free plan
- Requires account creation
- May need paid plans for advanced features
Use Cases
- SEO audits for clients
- Monitoring backlink profiles
- Competitive research in search marketing
- Link building strategy development
Open Site Explorer Pricing
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