Ahrefs Review
All-in-one SEO toolset for keyword research, competitor analysis, link building, and site audits.
Key Features
- Site Explorer (backlink analysis)
- Keywords Explorer
- Site Audit
- Rank Tracker
- Content Explorer
- Competitive analysis
Pros
- Largest live backlink index and highly accurate keyword metrics - Efficient App
- Site Explorer + Content Explorer speed up competitive research - Style-Factory
- Free Webmaster Tools tier audits small sites at no charge - Style-Factory
Cons
- Entry plan starts at $99—steep for hobby bloggers - Efficient App
- No native PPC data or social tools (unlike Semrush) - Style-Factory
- Historical keyword data limited to paid tiers - Efficient App
Full Review
SEO pros flock to Ahrefs for its unrivaled backlink database and refresh-rate that often outpaces Google Search Console Efficient App.
Style-Factory's 2025 review praises the revamped Site Audit crawler and newly free Webmaster Tools, but flags the lack of PPC or social analytics found in all-rounder suites Style-Factory.
If pure SEO data depth matters more than ancillary features, Ahrefs' $99 entry point is money well-spent.
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