Moz authority metrics, interpreted carefully
Domain Authority Checker
Check Domain Authority and Page Authority for one website, an exact page or a bulk domain list. Compare the score with link, traffic and editorial evidence instead of treating DA as a Google ranking factor.
Live checker, licensed metrics
Run a domain authority checker check
Paste one domain or page, or compare up to 25 targets, then choose the intended scope. The checker requests DA, PA, Spam Score and link counts from the licensed Moz data source. If that source is unavailable, it reports the interruption instead of filling proprietary fields with substitute scores.
Domain Authority Checker
Check Moz Domain Authority and Page Authority for a single URL or a bulk list without substituting an invented score.
- Domain Authority
- Page Authority
- Spam Score
- Linking root domains
A report built for decisions
What the live report explains
A useful authority report needs more than one large number. The result keeps domain-level, page-level and link-index measurements separate so a buyer can see what each value describes.
Domain Authority
A Moz score from 1 to 100 intended to predict relative ranking ability from link data. Use it to compare similar websites, not to certify quality.
Page Authority
A separate prediction for an individual URL. A strong domain can still contain a weak, new or poorly linked page.
Spam Score
A Moz signal based on characteristics associated with sites that have received penalties. It is a review prompt, not proof of spam.
Linking root domains
The number of unique domains linking to the target. This prevents hundreds of links from one website being mistaken for broad endorsement.
Inbound links
The provider-reported backlink total. Sitewide links, duplicates and repeated links can make this much larger than the referring-domain count.
Relative position
A clear comparison against the other submitted domains, without labeling an arbitrary score as universally good or bad.
| Metric | What it describes | Useful for | Do not assume |
|---|---|---|---|
| DA | Root domain | Compare the relative link-based strength of genuine peers | Not a Google metric or ranking guarantee |
| PA | Exact page | Compare the likely strength of the page receiving or giving a link | Does not measure editorial quality or relevance |
| Spam Score | Domain | Prioritize domains for closer review | A high value is not automatic evidence of a penalty |
| Linking domains | Domain or page | Understand breadth instead of raw link repetition | Does not identify whether each domain is relevant or trusted |
Interpret before acting
How to use Domain Authority without making a bad publisher decision
DA is most useful as a relative filter. Compare websites serving a similar topic, language, country and audience. Then open the actual publisher and inspect recent articles, organic visibility, author and contact transparency, outbound-link behavior and whether the proposed article would genuinely fit.
- Compare like with like: A specialist education site and a global news brand are not meaningful direct peers.
- Inspect the proposed page: Domain strength does not guarantee that a buried category or new article has visibility.
- Review real search presence: Look for current indexed pages and relevant rankings, not only a third-party score.
- Read the editorial output: Check topic depth, authorship, updates, citations and whether sponsored material overwhelms useful content.
- Evaluate link context: A relevant in-content mention can be more useful than a mechanically placed link on a higher-DA domain.
Repeatable review
A four-step workflow from data to action
Use a peer set that makes sense for the decision and retain the check date. A DA comparison becomes useful only when the underlying sites, pages and editorial opportunities are reviewed beside it.
- Choose the correct scopeUse the root domain for DA and an exact URL when PA matters.
- Submit a real peer setCompare publishers in the same niche, language and market.
- Review the underlying linksLook beyond totals to linking domains, anchors and source-page context.
- Complete a human reviewConfirm indexability, traffic, editorial fit, pricing and placement terms.
Practical example
How the result supports a real SEO decision
Authority scores can narrow a long publisher list, but a reviewer still has to establish topical fit, current visibility, page quality and whether the proposed placement serves a real reader.
DA, PA, Spam Score and link-index measurements returned by the licensed provider.
Recent publishing, organic visibility, topic fit, outbound links, authorship and proposed article placement.
Why the selected publisher fits the target page and audience, plus the limitations of every metric used.
Transparent method and limits
What this checker can and cannot tell you
The live report identifies Moz as the metric owner, preserves the submitted scope and shows when the values were checked. No internal formula is presented as Moz Domain Authority.
Provider-specific score
Domain Authority belongs to Moz. Ahrefs DR and Semrush Authority Score use different databases and formulas, so the numbers are not interchangeable.
Relative scale
A change in the provider index or competitive landscape can move DA even when the site itself has not made a visible change.
No editorial judgment
DA cannot read an article, verify an audience, assess factual standards or decide whether a link is naturally relevant.
No ranking promise
A stronger score does not guarantee indexing, rankings, traffic, leads or sales for a new page or backlink.
Freshness matters
Link indexes update on their own schedules. Record the check date and recheck important domains before ordering.
Human sign-off
EduGuestPost combines metrics with manual publisher review and client approval rather than buying from a score alone.
Method references
- Moz Pro glossary: Domain Authority definition
- Moz Link Explorer overview and index context
- Google guidance on helpful, reliable, people-first content
External references explain metric definitions and search-platform methodology. They do not endorse EduGuestPost or guarantee any result.
Questions before relying on the number
Domain Authority Checker FAQs
What is Domain Authority?
Domain Authority is a proprietary Moz score on a 1 to 100 scale that predicts relative ranking ability from link data. It is useful for comparison, not a Google metric or a guarantee of rankings.
Is Domain Authority a Google ranking factor?
No. Google does not use Moz Domain Authority as a ranking factor. Treat DA as one comparative third-party signal alongside relevance, organic visibility, editorial quality, traffic and backlink evidence.
Can I check several domains at once?
Yes. Enter one target for a single check or up to 25 targets for a bulk comparison. Each result identifies the licensed metric source and check time.
Why can DA change?
Moz can recalculate scores as its link index and machine-learning model change. A score may move even when a website has not recently built or lost a visible link.
What is a good Domain Authority?
There is no universal good score. Compare websites in the same topic and competitive set, then inspect the underlying linking domains, traffic and editorial fit.
Does a high DA make a guest post safe or valuable?
No. A high score cannot replace a review of topical relevance, real readership, current indexing, editorial standards, outbound-link patterns and placement terms.
From research to outreach
Turn authority data into a reviewed publisher shortlist
Send the target page, market, topic, budget and any domains you are comparing. EduGuestPost can review relevance, current visibility, placement terms and available inventory before you approve a publisher.
- Target-page, niche and audience review
- Current publisher availability and placement terms
- Manual editorial and relevance checks
- Client approval before content or placement proceeds
Submitting this authority-review brief requests research and a quote; it does not authorize payment or publication. You can also select publishers yourself or request managed outreach.
Include the target URL, market, topic and any domains, competitors or keywords already under review.