wp_semrush_referring_domains is a Semrush MCP tool inside Easy MCP AI — the WordPress plugin that connects Claude, ChatGPT, and any AI assistant to your site.

wp_semrush_referring_domains

Q: How do I use wp_semrush_referring_domains with my AI assistant?

Install the Easy MCP AI WordPress plugin and configure your Semrush credentials in the Easy MCP AI dashboard. Then ask your AI assistant in natural language — for example: "List the top 50 referring domains for example.com, sorted by domain score."

Q: Do I need Easy MCP AI to use wp_semrush_referring_domains?

Yes. wp_semrush_referring_domains is a data integration MCP tool bundled inside the Easy MCP AI WordPress plugin. Configure your Semrush credentials in the Easy MCP AI dashboard, connect your AI client (Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible assistant), and this tool becomes available immediately — no coding required.

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Data Integration: Semrush Semrush

Distinct referring domains that link to a target, with domain score and backlink counts. 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_referring_domains 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_referring_domains rolls up the raw backlink list into one row per unique linking domain — the unit most SEOs actually care about. Each row includes domain, domain score, backlink count, follow ratio, and first/last seen dates, at 40 API units per row. Use it for referring-domain growth tracking, outreach shortlists, and competitor link-source mining.

See it in action

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List the top 50 referring domains for example.com, sorted by domain score.

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Example Use Cases & Sample Prompts

Outreach prospect list
- Prompt: “Pull the top 100 referring domains linking to competitor.com that don’t already link to us.”
Track referring domain growth
- Prompt: “How many unique referring domains link to our site right now? Show the top 20 by domain score.”
Niche authority research
- Prompt: “What domains in our niche link to industryblog.com? List the top 50 by domain score.”

Frequently Asked Questions

What does wp_semrush_referring_domains do?

How do I use wp_semrush_referring_domains 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 referring domains for example.com, sorted by domain score."

Do I need Easy MCP AI to use wp_semrush_referring_domains?

Yes. wp_semrush_referring_domains 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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Remaining Semrush API units balance for the configured account. Free — 0 units per call.

wp_semrush_backlinks Read-only

List of individual backlinks pointing to a target — source URL, anchor, page score, follow status. Costs 40 units per row. Requires Semrush Backlinks API tier.

wp_semrush_backlinks_overview Read-only

Backlinks summary — Authority Score, total backlinks, referring domains/IPs, follow ratio, and more. 40 units flat per call. Requires Semrush Backlinks API tier.

wp_semrush_competitors_organic Read-only

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wp_semrush_domain_organic_keywords Read-only

Organic keywords a domain ranks for, with position, volume, CPC, URL, and trend. Costs 10 units per row returned.

Step 1

Get the Plugin

Install Easy MCP AI on your WordPress site to unlock wp_semrush_referring_domains and all Semrush tools instantly.

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Step 2

Connect Your AI Client

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