Question 1

What is Ahrefs MCP for Gemini and how does it work?

Accepted Answer

Ahrefs MCP for Gemini is a connector that integrates Ahrefs' SEO data directly into Google's Gemini AI. It allows you to pull keyword rankings, backlink analysis, and competitor insights through natural conversation with Gemini, eliminating the need to switch between platforms for SEO research.

Question 2

How do I set up the Ahrefs Connector for Gemini?

Accepted Answer

Setting up the Ahrefs Connector requires your Ahrefs API key and MCP client configuration. Install the connector through your MCP interface, authenticate with your Ahrefs credentials, and configure data permissions. The setup typically takes 5-10 minutes with proper API access.

Question 3

Can Ahrefs AI analyze competitor backlinks through Gemini?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Ahrefs AI integration enables comprehensive competitor backlink analysis through Gemini conversations. You can request competitor link profiles, identify link gaps, analyze anchor text distributions, and discover new link opportunities, all through natural language queries within your chat interface.

Question 4

What Ahrefs data can I access through the Gemini connector?

Accepted Answer

The Ahrefs MCP for Gemini provides access to keyword rankings, organic traffic estimates, backlink profiles, referring domains, content gaps, SERP features, and site audit data. Most core Ahrefs features are available, though some advanced reports may require direct platform access.

Question 5

Is there a cost for using Ahrefs MCP with Gemini?

Accepted Answer

The Ahrefs Connector itself is free, but you need active Ahrefs and Gemini subscriptions. API calls count toward your Ahrefs limits, so heavier usage may require higher-tier plans. Consider your typical query volume when selecting appropriate subscription levels.

Question 6

Can I automate SEO reports using Ahrefs AI and Gemini?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! The integration supports automated reporting workflows. Set up recurring queries for ranking updates, competitor monitoring, and performance tracking. Gemini can format this data into digestible reports, saving hours of manual SEO analysis and presentation preparation.

Question 7

What are the main benefits of Ahrefs Gemini integration?

Accepted Answer

Key benefits include streamlined SEO workflows, natural language queries instead of complex interface navigation, real-time data analysis, automated reporting capabilities, and seamless integration with existing chat-based workflows. It transforms how teams interact with SEO data daily.

Question 8

Does Ahrefs MCP work with team collaboration features?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the connector supports team collaboration through shared chat interfaces. Multiple team members can access Ahrefs data, share insights, and collaborate on SEO strategies within the same conversation thread, making it perfect for distributed teams and agencies.

Question 9

How accurate is Ahrefs data when accessed through Gemini?

Accepted Answer

Data accuracy remains identical to native Ahrefs platform access since the connector pulls information directly from Ahrefs APIs. Real-time data synchronization ensures you're working with the same fresh metrics, rankings, and backlink data available in the main interface.

Question 10

Can I track keyword rankings over time with this integration?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can monitor keyword ranking trends and historical performance through conversational queries. Ask Gemini to track specific keywords, compare ranking changes across timeframes, and identify ranking patterns. The integration maintains full access to Ahrefs' comprehensive ranking databases.

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Ahrefs MCP tools

backlinks-stats-retrievalRetrieves comprehensive backlink statistics for a specified website or url using Ahrefs' site explorer tool.

backlinks-stats-retrieval

batch-url-analysisPerforms a batch analysis on multiple urls or domains using Ahrefs' powerful seo metrics.

batch-url-analysis

domain-rating-for-site-explorerRetrieves the domain rating (dr) for a specified domain.

domain-rating-for-site-explorer

domain-rating-historyRetrieves the historical domain rating (dr) data for a specified domain over time.

domain-rating-history

explore-keywords-overviewRetrieves a comprehensive overview of keyword data from Ahrefs' keywords explorer tool.

explore-keywords-overview

explore-keyword-volume-by-countryRetrieves the search volume data for specified keywords across different countries using Ahrefs' keywords explorer tool.

explore-keyword-volume-by-country

explore-linked-domains-of-a-siteRetrieves a list of external domains that the specified target website or url links to, using Ahrefs' site explorer functionality.

explore-linked-domains-of-a-site

explore-matching-terms-for-keywordsThe keywords explorer matching terms endpoint retrieves a list of keyword phrases that match or contain the specified keyword from Ahrefs' vast database.

explore-matching-terms-for-keywords

fetch-all-backlinksRetrieves a comprehensive list of backlinks for a specified website or url using Ahrefs' site explorer tool.

fetch-all-backlinks

fetch-broken-backlinks-dataRetrieves a list of broken backlinks for a specified website using Ahrefs' site explorer tool.

fetch-broken-backlinks-data

fetch-competitors-overviewRetrieves a comprehensive overview of competitor data in relation to keyword rankings and organic search performance.

fetch-competitors-overview

fetch-rank-tracker-overviewThe getranktrackeroverview endpoint retrieves a comprehensive summary of keyword rankings and seo performance data from Ahrefs' rank tracker tool.

fetch-rank-tracker-overview

fetch-site-explorer-referring-domainsRetrieves a list of domains that have backlinks pointing to a specified target website.

fetch-site-explorer-referring-domains

fetch-total-search-volume-historyRetrieves the historical total search volume data for specified keywords using Ahrefs' site explorer tool.

fetch-total-search-volume-history

get-serp-overviewRetrieves a comprehensive overview of search engine results pages (serp) data for specified keywords or queries.

get-serp-overview

get-site-audit-projectsRetrieves a list of site audit projects associated with the authenticated Ahrefs account.

get-site-audit-projects

get-site-explorer-country-metricsRetrieves country-specific site explorer metrics for a given website from Ahrefs.

get-site-explorer-country-metrics

get-site-explorer-linked-anchors-externalThe site-explorer-linked-anchors-external endpoint retrieves data about external anchor texts linking to a specified target website.

get-site-explorer-linked-anchors-external

get-url-rating-historyRetrieves the historical url rating data for a specified url over time.

get-url-rating-history

linked-anchors-explorerRetrieves information about internal linked anchors for a specified website using the Ahrefs API.

linked-anchors-explorer

list-best-by-external-linksThe 'get best by external links' endpoint retrieves a list of pages from a specified website, ranked by the number of external links pointing to them.

list-best-by-external-links

pages-by-traffic-overviewRetrieves a list of pages from a specified website, ordered by their estimated organic search traffic.

pages-by-traffic-overview

retrieve-anchor-dataRetrieves anchor text data for a specified website or url using Ahrefs' site explorer tool.

retrieve-anchor-data

retrieve-best-by-internal-linksRetrieves data on the best-performing internal links within a specified website using Ahrefs' site explorer feature.

retrieve-best-by-internal-links

retrieve-crawler-ip-rangesRetrieves the list of ip address ranges used by Ahrefs' web crawler (Ahrefsbot).

retrieve-crawler-ip-ranges

retrieve-organic-competitorsThe getorganiccompetitors endpoint in the Ahrefs API provides a comprehensive analysis of websites competing for organic search rankings with a specified target domain.

retrieve-organic-competitors

retrieve-organic-keywordsRetrieves organic keywords data for a specified website using Ahrefs' site explorer tool.

retrieve-organic-keywords

retrieve-outlinks-statsRetrieves comprehensive statistics about outgoing links (outlinks) from a specified website using Ahrefs' site explorer tool.

retrieve-outlinks-stats

retrieve-paid-pages-dataRetrieves information about paid pages (ppc advertising) for a specified website using Ahrefs' site explorer tool.

retrieve-paid-pages-data

retrieve-public-crawler-ipsRetrieves a list of ip addresses currently used by Ahrefsbot, Ahrefs' web crawler.

retrieve-public-crawler-ips

retrieve-related-termsThe keywords explorer related terms endpoint retrieves a list of related terms for a given keyword using Ahrefs' extensive keyword database.

retrieve-related-terms

retrieve-site-explorer-keywords-historyRetrieves historical keyword performance data for a specified website or domain using Ahrefs' site explorer.

retrieve-site-explorer-keywords-history

retrieve-site-explorer-metricsThe getsiteexplorermetrics endpoint retrieves comprehensive seo metrics for a specified website using Ahrefs' site explorer tool.

retrieve-site-explorer-metrics

retrieve-site-explorer-metrics-historyRetrieves historical seo metrics data for a specified website over a given time period.

retrieve-site-explorer-metrics-history

retrieve-site-explorer-pages-historyThe get site explorer pages history endpoint retrieves historical data about specific pages or domains from Ahrefs' site explorer.

retrieve-site-explorer-pages-history

retrieve-site-explorer-referring-domains-historyRetrieves the historical data of referring domains for a specified website or url over time.

retrieve-site-explorer-referring-domains-history

retrieve-subscription-limits-and-usageRetrieves detailed information about the current subscription limits and usage for an Ahrefs account.

retrieve-subscription-limits-and-usage

retrieve-top-pages-from-site-explorerRetrieves data about the top-performing pages of a specified website using Ahrefs' site explorer tool.

retrieve-top-pages-from-site-explorer

retrieve-volume-historyRetrieves the historical search volume data for a specified keyword using Ahrefs' keywords explorer tool.

retrieve-volume-history