wp_dfs_backlinks_referring_domains_live is a DataForSEO MCP tool inside Easy MCP AI — the WordPress plugin that connects Claude, ChatGPT, and any AI assistant to your site.
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Read-onlyPaginated list of referring domains with rank, link counts, and TLD distribution
Requires DataForSEO credentials configured in Easy MCP AI → External Data → DataForSEO. Requires the manage_options capability. Metered per call; cost returned in _cost_usd.
Description
wp_dfs_backlinks_referring_domains_live returns a detailed, paginated list of every domain that links to the target — including each referring domain's authority rank, the number of backlinks it contributes, follow/nofollow split, and TLD distribution. Use it to identify your highest-value link sources, find pattern overlap between your domain and competitors, spot toxic low-quality referring domains, or build outreach target lists by analysing which trusted domains link to rivals but not to you. Paginate through the full list for deep analysis or filter to the top N by rank for a quick quality overview.
See it in action
wp_dfs_backlinks_referring_domains_live Done. I've used wp_dfs_backlinks_referring_domains_live to complete that for you.
Example Use Cases & Sample Prompts
- Find high-authority referring domains
- Prompt: “List the top 20 referring domains linking to mysite.com sorted by domain rank — I want to see my strongest link sources.”
- Identify link gap opportunities
- Prompt: “Which domains link to competitor.com but not to mysite.com? Use the referring domains list for both sites to find outreach targets.”
- Audit for toxic links
- Prompt: “Show me all referring domains linking to mysite.com with a domain rank below 10 — I want to review low-quality links.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does wp_dfs_backlinks_referring_domains_live do?
wp_dfs_backlinks_referring_domains_live returns a detailed, paginated list of every domain that links to the target — including each referring domain's authority rank, the number of backlinks it contributes, follow/nofollow split, and TLD distribution. Use it to identify your highest-value link sources, find pattern overlap between your domain and competitors, spot toxic low-quality referring domains, or build outreach target lists by analysing which trusted domains link to rivals but not to you. Paginate through the full list for deep analysis or filter to the top N by rank for a quick quality overview.
How do I use wp_dfs_backlinks_referring_domains_live with my AI assistant?
Install Easy MCP AI and configure your DataForSEO credentials in the dashboard. Then connect your AI client and describe what you want in natural language — for example: "List the top 20 referring domains linking to mysite.com, sorted by domain rank, with link count for each."
Do I need Easy MCP AI to use wp_dfs_backlinks_referring_domains_live?
Yes. wp_dfs_backlinks_referring_domains_live is bundled inside Easy MCP AI as part of the DataForSEO data integration. Configure your credentials, connect your AI, and this tool is available immediately — no coding required.
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Step 1
Get the Plugin
Install Easy MCP AI on your WordPress site to unlock wp_dfs_backlinks_referring_domains_live and all DataForSEO tools instantly.
Step 2
Connect Your AI Client
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