wp_semrush_anchors is a Semrush 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-onlyAnchor texts of backlinks for a target, with backlink and referring-domain counts per anchor. Costs 40 units per row. Requires Semrush Backlinks API tier.
Requires a Semrush plan with the Backlinks API tier enabled and an API key configured in Easy MCP AI → External Data → Semrush. Without the Backlinks tier this returns ERROR 133 :: DB ACCESS DENIED. Requires the manage_options capability and mcp:semrush:read OAuth scope.
About this Semrush integration
wp_semrush_anchors is a Semrush tool exposed through the WordPress MCP provided by Easy MCP AI. Calls run through your WordPress server using your own Semrush API key, so any AI client connected to your WordPress MCP endpoint can use it alongside your posts, SEO plugins, and analytics tools in a single workflow.
Only need Semrush data and not the WordPress workflow? Semrush also ships an official Semrush MCP server you can connect to directly.
Description
wp_semrush_anchors aggregates backlinks by anchor text — the fastest way to spot over-optimization, brand-vs-keyword anchor balance, and toxic anchor patterns. Each row includes anchor text, total backlinks, referring domain count, and follow share, at 40 API units per row. Use it for anchor diversity audits and link-profile cleanup recommendations from your AI chat.
See it in action
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Example Use Cases & Sample Prompts
- Over-optimization audit
- Prompt: “Pull the top backlink anchors for our domain — flag any exact-match commercial anchor over 5% of total.”
- Anchor diversity check
- Prompt: “List the top 30 anchors pointing to competitor.com and break them into branded vs keyword vs generic.”
- Toxic anchor scan
- Prompt: “Are there any spammy or foreign-language anchors in our top 50 backlink anchors? Flag them.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does wp_semrush_anchors do?
wp_semrush_anchors aggregates backlinks by anchor text — the fastest way to spot over-optimization, brand-vs-keyword anchor balance, and toxic anchor patterns. Each row includes anchor text, total backlinks, referring domain count, and follow share, at 40 API units per row. Use it for anchor diversity audits and link-profile cleanup recommendations from your AI chat.
How do I use wp_semrush_anchors with my AI assistant?
Install Easy MCP AI and configure your Semrush credentials in the dashboard. Then connect your AI client and describe what you want in natural language — for example: "List the top 30 backlink anchors for example.com — are we over-optimized for any phrase?"
Do I need Easy MCP AI to use wp_semrush_anchors?
Yes. wp_semrush_anchors is bundled inside Easy MCP AI as part of the Semrush 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_semrush_anchors and all Semrush tools instantly.
Step 2
Connect Your AI Client
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