Competitor Tracking for SEO

Find the search terms a rival wins. Compare both sites by link strength, trust and traffic. Then choose the gap that gives you the best next page to create.

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What the check compares

1

Scores head to head

Compare link strength, trust and monthly traffic. The gap shows whether stronger links can help your next page rank.

2

Keyword gap

Find search terms where your rival ranks in the top 20. See how many people search for each term and what ads cost.

3

Check the trust behind each score

TrueDR checks whether trust and traffic support a site's DR. A wide gap points to weak links.

See a rival's next move in time to act

See when a rival earns new links or ranks for a new term. The change can point to one page you need to create. It can also show when your site needs more trust.

A gap term gives you a clear topic. You can see its rank and monthly searches. Check whether your DR meets the bar with the free keyword difficulty tool. Check the rival's full score with the domain rating checker.

Free check vs Pro tracking

Free check

  • One check per competitor pair
  • DR, TrueDR, and traffic side by side
  • Five gap terms with monthly searches and ad cost
  • Public score history for any listed site

Pro competitor tracking

  • Track changes and get an alert
  • Full keyword gap across your category peers
  • Gained and lost backlink evidence
  • See which brands AI recommends for the same questions
Track my closest rival

Turn your Domain Rating into a growth plan

This tool gives you one answer. Your DR growth plan shows what holds the score back, which backlink opportunity to tackle next and whether the work made a difference.

  1. Find what holds your DR back

    Compare DR with TrueDR, trust, traffic and the backlinks behind your score.

  2. Choose a stronger backlink opportunity

    Find verified websites that fit your audience and are worth approaching for a relevant link.

  3. Track what improves

    Watch DR, TrueDR, backlinks, rankings and AI visibility after you complete each move.

Start free with weekly DR and TrueDR tracking. Upgrade when you want the full growth plan and backlink tools.

Competitor tracking FAQ

What is competitor tracking in SEO?

Competitor tracking shows how other sites grow. It tracks their DR, trust, keywords, backlinks, and AI mentions. You can spot a gap and act on it.

Is this competitor check free?

Yes. After email verification, one check per competitor pair is free. You get live DR, TrueDR, and traffic for both websites side by side, plus a sample of keywords your competitor ranks for that you don't. Continuous monitoring, the full gap list, and change alerts are part of Pro.

What is a keyword gap?

The keywords a competitor ranks in Google's top 20 for while your site doesn't rank at all. Each one is evidence that a nearby competitor found demand your site has not captured. Treat the list as candidates, then check search volume, relevance, and the DR bar before choosing what to pursue.

How do I track a competitor's Domain Rating over time?

Each listed website gets a free public profile. It shows DR and TrueDR history, plus weekly and monthly changes. Pro tracks score changes, backlinks, and AI visibility. It sends an alert when a number moves.

Which competitor metrics matter most?

Three cover most decisions: the DR gap (how their backlink strength compares with yours), the keyword gap (what they rank for that you don't), and trust quality (whether TrueDR discounts part of their headline DR because the supporting evidence looks weak or spam-heavy).

Can I see whether a competitor's DR is earned?

TrueDR adjusts a listed website's DR using backlink quality, traffic validation, and spam evidence. A wide gap between DR and TrueDR means the trust check discounts part of the headline score, giving you more context before copying that competitor's tactics.

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