Majestic
An independent backlink indexbacklink analysislink buildingdomain authority built on Trust Flow and Citation Flow
A backlink-index tool built around its own Trust Flow and Citation Flow metrics, used mainly by link builders and SEOs who want an independent backlink data source separate from Ahrefs or Semrush.
What it does
An independent backlink index built on proprietary metrics
Majestic is a dedicated backlink analysis tool. It maintains one of the longest-running independent link indexes in SEO and is built around two proprietary metrics, Trust Flow and Citation Flow, used to gauge the quality versus quantity of a site's backlink profile, plus historical index data going back further than most competitors.
It's typically used by link builders, digital PR practitioners, and SEO consultants doing backlink audits or link-quality assessments, often as a second data source alongside Ahrefs to cross-check link profiles.
Majestic is a specialist tool, not a general SEO suite. It lacks the keyword research, content, and technical audit features bundled into Ahrefs or Semrush, so most users pair it with another platform rather than using it standalone.
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