Should I use the Fresh Index or Historic Index?

Use the Fresh Index for the most current, live link data (updated frequently). Use the Historic Index for deep, long-term analysis (data back to 2006) and historical trends.

How do API allowances work?

API requests consume either Analysis Units (for most commands) or Retrieval Units. Each command has a specific cost in units. You must monitor your remaining allowances via the API.

What is the Topical Trust Flow?

It's a score indicating a website's relevance to over 800 categories, compared to the best sites in each category. It helps assess topical authority.

Can I test the API without using my paid allowance?

Yes, use the development sandbox endpoint (developer.majestic.com) which returns a subset of historical data for free.

What is Author Explorer?

A unique tool that lets you search for web authors to see their authored content, their authority metrics, backlinks to their content, and their Twitter/X activity timeline.

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Majestic

Majestic is a specialized SEO and backlink analysis platform established in 2004. It provides proprietary link intelligence data, including its unique Trust Flow and Citation Flow metrics, to evaluate website authority and quality. The tool operates two massive indexes: a Fresh Index updated constantly and a Historic Index dating back to 2006. Core capabilities include site exploration, competitor backlink analysis, link profile comparison, and keyword research. It features an extensive API for custom integrations and development. Target users are SEO professionals, digital marketers, agencies, and website owners focused on link building and competitive analysis.

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Sep 21, 2026

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Product information

Everything worth knowing about Majestic

The complete picture — from everyday features to the technical detail builders and IT folks dig for.

Core features

What it actually does

Site Explorer & Backlink Analysis

Analyze any URL or domain's backlink profile with detailed reports on referring domains, anchor text, and link context.

Flow Metric Scores

Utilize proprietary metrics like Trust Flow (link quality) and Citation Flow (link quantity) to evaluate website authority and link profiles.

Fresh & Historic Indexes

Access two distinct backlink databases: a frequently updated Fresh Index (last 120 days) and a vast Historic Index (data back to 2006).

Competitor Comparison & Clique Hunter

Compare top-level metrics for multiple sites and find mutual linking opportunities between domains.

Author Explorer (Beta)

Discover and inspect web authors, viewing their authored content, authority, backlinks, and social media timeline.

Topical Trust Flow

Evaluate a website's topical relevance and position across over 800 industry categories.

Technical capabilities

RESTful API with Analysis/Retrieval Allowances

Programmatic access via API with commands for backlink data, anchor text, and topics, using an allowance-based system (Analysis Units, Retrieval Units).

Must watch videos

Build a translation layer beneath your site - Juliette van Rooyen

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Build a translation layer beneath your site - Juliette van Rooyen

Juliette van Rooyen shares that we need to make sure categories and labels are clearly understood by AI & Search engines by adding a machine-readable layer that maps them to the entities and taxonomies the web already knows & trusts. Talking points include: What is a translation layer beneath your site? Why is it important to make sure your categories and labels are clearly understood by AI & Search engines? What does a "translation layer" mean, in practical terms? Why is this "translation layer" important enough to spend resources on? What data sources should you be mapping to? Does this apply just to eCommerce websites? Read the full transcript of Juliette's interview at https://majestic.com/seo-in-2026/additional-insights/juliette-van-rooyen Watch the original SEOin2026 series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOr75FiG9ta37FH130S-qu3H9N0h7Ly0I Watch more SEOin2026: Additional Insights: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOr75FiG9ta3j5bYmsVBggEsBxwhGSX41 *************************** Keep up to date: Majestic: https://majestic.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/majestic YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/majesticseo?sub_confirmation=1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/4343451 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MajesticSite *************************** Chapters 00:00 The importance of trusted data sets for AI clarity 02:27 Using markup to anchor data points to trusted sources 03:54 Why Wikidata is a trusted and extensive data source 07:15 Building translation layers for category pages 09:10 Making content machine-readable for AI understanding 10:37 Automating the markup process at scale 14:28 Measuring SEO success through AI comprehension

SEO Gets the Click. Trust Gets the Conversion - Irwin Hau

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SEO Gets the Click. Trust Gets the Conversion - Irwin Hau

Irwin Hau shares that SEO gets the click, but trust gets the conversion. Talking points include: What do you mean by trust gets the conversion? Why do most websites fail despite strong SEO? What do you mean by the psychology behind trust and user behaviour? How is AI changing search but not human decision-making? What are the subtle credibility mistakes hurting conversions? What are some small website changes that can dramatically improve results? Read the full transcript of Irwin's interview at https://majestic.com/seo-in-2026/additional-insights/irwin-hau Watch the original SEOin2026 series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOr75FiG9ta37FH130S-qu3H9N0h7Ly0I Watch more SEOin2026: Additional Insights: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOr75FiG9ta3j5bYmsVBggEsBxwhGSX41 *************************** Keep up to date: Majestic: https://majestic.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/majestic YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/majesticseo?sub_confirmation=1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/4343451 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MajesticSite *************************** Chapters 00:00 Trust and Clarity as Foundations of SEO 02:15 Building Trust with Facts, Figures, and Trust Stacking 05:08 The Emotional and Rational Sides of Trust 06:04 Measuring Emotional Impact and Industry Trends 08:26 What Causes Distrust on Websites 10:24 The Role of AI in Building and Destroying Trust 12:19 Using AI to Articulate Your Message Clearly 13:17 The Risks of AI-Generated Content and Images 15:45 Evolving Web Design: Trends and Cultural Influences

Going back to roots analysis thanks to consent-free analytics tools - Jean-Marc Courtiade

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Going back to roots analysis thanks to consent-free analytics tools - Jean-Marc Courtiade

Jean-Marc Courtiade talks about the importance of going back to roots analysis thanks to consent-free analytics tools. Talking points include: What is a consent-free analytics tool? When is consent required? What data can we obtain on a consent-free basis? What countries is this relevant to? How do you blend all the data together to produce a complete picture? Is there still a place for asking for consent for certain data or is it not worth it? Read the full transcript of Jean-Marc's interview at https://majestic.com/seo-in-2026/additional-insights/jean-marc-courtiade Watch the original SEOin2026 series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOr75FiG9ta37FH130S-qu3H9N0h7Ly0I Watch more SEOin2026: Additional Insights: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOr75FiG9ta3j5bYmsVBggEsBxwhGSX41 *************************** Keep up to date: Majestic: https://majestic.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/majestic YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/majesticseo?sub_confirmation=1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/4343451 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MajesticSite *************************** Chapters 00:00 Introduction to SEO Data Challenges 02:23 Differences Between Google Analytics and Matomo 05:15 Data Sampling and Privacy Concerns in Analytics Tools 10:32 Log Files as a Validation and Testing Layer 13:21 Tag Manager and Tracking for SEO Insights 15:14 Frequency of SEO Data Analysis and Audits

Who uses it

Real use cases, no hype

Competitor Backlink Analysis

Audit competitor link profiles to identify high-authority domains and link-building opportunities.

Link Building Campaigns

Use Trust Flow and topical data to find relevant, high-quality sites for outreach.

Domain Authority Monitoring

Track Flow Metric scores over time to assess link profile health and growth.

Content & Author Research

Discover authoritative authors and content hubs in your niche via Author Explorer.

API-Driven SEO Tools

Build custom dashboards, alerts, or bulk analysis tools using Majestic's extensive API.

Site Auditing & Risk Assessment

Identify low-quality or spammy links to disavow using topical and trust metrics.

What's great

Industry-standard Trust Flow & Citation Flow metrics
Massive Historic Index (data back to 2006)
Fresh Index with frequent updates for live link data
Author Explorer for content attribution and author analysis

Technical strengths

Topical Trust Flow categorization across 800+ categories
Two distinct APIs (Internal/Reseller & OpenApp) for flexible integration
Comprehensive API with granular data points (e.g., link flags, topical scores)

Where it falls short

Pricing is opaque; requires signup to see costs
Many advanced tools are marked 'Pro' (paid tier)
UI can feel overwhelming with numerous reports and menus
Free tools are very limited (basic backlink checker only)

Technical limitations

API uses allowance-based billing (Analysis/Retrieval Units) which can be confusing
Fresh Index only covers last 120 days; deep history requires Historic Index

For technical folks

The deep-dive specs

FAQ

Includes technical Q&A

Trust Flow measures the quality and trustworthiness of backlinks based on authoritative seed sites. Citation Flow measures the quantity of links. A healthy profile typically has a higher Trust Flow relative to Citation Flow.

Traffic Insights

Monthly Visits

398.8K

October 2026

Growth Rate

vs last month

Dominance

in Analytics

Top Country

Bangladesh

21% of traffic

Top Countries Breakdown

Bangladesh

21%

France

United Kingdom

Moldova

Philippines

Growth Trend

Stable

Traffic has remained stable.

Pricing overview

Freemium Pricing

Majestic Pricing

Majestic uses a freemium pricing structure. Real-time rates, custom enterprise quotas, and plan details are managed directly on their official platform.

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