What does DR measure?
DR is calculated from the number of dofollow links a site receives and the strength of the sites that give those links. The scale is logarithmic: going from 20 to 30 is much easier than going from 70 to 80.
What DR does not measure
- A site's traffic or the real quality of its audience
- How relevant the content is to your topic
- The actual value search engines give the site (DR is not a search engine metric)
Tips for choosing sites by DR
- Mix different DR ranges instead of focusing on a single high DR.
- Be careful with sites whose DR is extremely low, has jumped suddenly or looks inconsistent.
- Where possible, weigh topical fit before DR.
How DR is used on Linkforge Hacklinks
The site list on the order page shows each site's DR. You can set a minimum DR and select the matching sites with one click, then fine-tune the list by hand. DR data is refreshed from Ahrefs at regular intervals.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good DR?
There is no absolute threshold. Look at the DR distribution of your competitors and sector and pick a sensible range.
Is DR always up to date?
DR changes over time. Values in the panel are refreshed at regular intervals but may not be real-time.