wp_semrush_backlinks 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-onlyList of individual backlinks pointing to a target — source URL, anchor, page score, follow status. 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_backlinks 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_backlinks returns the raw backlink list for any URL or domain. Each row includes the source URL, target URL, anchor text, page score, follow/nofollow status, first/last seen dates, and more — at 40 API units per row. Use it for link prospecting, toxic link audits, and competitor backlink mining without leaving your AI chat. Requires Semrush's Backlinks API add-on.
See it in action
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Example Use Cases & Sample Prompts
- Mine competitor backlinks
- Prompt: “Pull the top 100 backlinks for competitor.com sorted by source page score — flag any that look replicable.”
- Anchor text analysis
- Prompt: “List backlinks to our homepage with the anchor text included — are we over-optimized for any phrase?”
- Spot fresh links
- Prompt: “Show me the most recent 50 backlinks our domain picked up — sort by first seen date.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does wp_semrush_backlinks do?
wp_semrush_backlinks returns the raw backlink list for any URL or domain. Each row includes the source URL, target URL, anchor text, page score, follow/nofollow status, first/last seen dates, and more — at 40 API units per row. Use it for link prospecting, toxic link audits, and competitor backlink mining without leaving your AI chat. Requires Semrush's Backlinks API add-on.
How do I use wp_semrush_backlinks 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 50 backlinks pointing to example.com, sorted by source authority."
Do I need Easy MCP AI to use wp_semrush_backlinks?
Yes. wp_semrush_backlinks 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_backlinks and all Semrush tools instantly.
Step 2
Connect Your AI Client
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