Anchors table metrics

Canonical metric definitions for **Anchors table metrics**. In-product help deep-links to `/help/knowledge-base/metrics/backlinks/backlinks-anchors-table`.

Canonical column definitions for the Anchors table. In-product help deep-links to /help/knowledge-base/metrics/backlinks/backlinks-anchors-table.

backlinks anchors table
backlinks anchors table

UI surface

Open …/backlinks/anchors. Each row is an anchor text (or category) used by referring links.

Metrics and columns

  • Anchor text — The link anchor string observed across referring links.
  • Anchor category — Classification of the anchor (branded, exact, generic, etc. when provided).
  • Ref. domains — Distinct referring domains using this anchor.
  • Backlinks — Number of backlink rows using this anchor.
  • Trust ratio — Quality ratio associated with links using this anchor.
  • Active ratio — Share of those links that remain active.

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