Anchors
| Anchor text | Ref. domains ▾ | Top DR | Ref. pages | Links to target | Dofollow links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #265 | 111 | — | 0 | 462 | 362 78.4% |
| #70 | 110 | — | 0 | 717 | 621 86.6% |
| aqui | 110 | — | 0 | 276 | 252 91.3% |
| #139 | 110 | — | 0 | 571 | 484 84.8% |
| #112 | 110 | — | 0 | 585 | 511 87.4% |
| #180 | 110 | — | 0 | 458 | 377 82.3% |
| Community | 110 | — | 0 | 7015 | 6999 99.8% |
| #172 | 110 | — | 0 | 548 | 460 83.9% |
| #231 | 110 | — | 0 | 402 | 322 80.1% |
| Question? Give us feedback → (opens in a new tab) | 110 | — | 0 | 707 | 707 100% |
| Python SDK | 110 | — | 0 | 642 | 633 98.6% |
| CONTRIBUTING | 110 | — | 0 | 450 | 235 52.2% |
| #71 | 109 | — | 0 | 883 | 805 91.2% |
| #159 | 109 | — | 0 | 432 | 360 83.3% |
| #171 | 109 | — | 0 | 469 | 386 82.3% |
| #134 | 108 | — | 0 | 563 | 481 85.4% |
| #65 | 108 | — | 0 | 747 | 670 89.7% |
| 4 | 108 | — | 0 | 779 | 761 97.7% |
| #82 | 108 | — | 0 | 780 | 694 89% |
| #230 | 108 | — | 0 | 410 | 324 79% |
| an issue | 108 | — | 0 | 196 | 168 85.7% |
| | 108 | — | 0 | 1952 | 1928 98.8% |
| roadmap | 108 | — | 0 | 164 | 151 92.1% |
| #98 | 108 | — | 0 | 732 | 658 89.9% |
| #99 | 108 | — | 0 | 714 | 635 88.9% |
| Vagrant | 108 | — | 0 | 162 | 133 82.1% |
| #167 | 107 | — | 0 | 485 | 406 83.7% |
| Create child page | 107 | — | 0 | 2488 | 2488 100% |
| #197 | 107 | — | 0 | 410 | 333 81.2% |
| #361 | 107 | — | 0 | 344 | 253 73.5% |
| #45 | 107 | — | 0 | 710 | 642 90.4% |
| #182 | 107 | — | 0 | 327 | 260 79.5% |
| Feedback | 107 | — | 0 | 12215 | 10754 88% |
| Get Started | 107 | — | 0 | 1344 | 1342 99.9% |
| #108 | 106 | — | 0 | 697 | 620 89% |
| open issues | 106 | — | 0 | 226 | 134 59.3% |
| #336 | 106 | — | 0 | 377 | 293 77.7% |
| #120 | 106 | — | 0 | 626 | 548 87.5% |
| #62 | 106 | — | 0 | 767 | 699 91.1% |
| #81 | 106 | — | 0 | 958 | 888 92.7% |
| #191 | 105 | — | 0 | 412 | 340 82.5% |
| @peterwilsoncc | 105 | — | 0 | 156 | 1 0.6% |
| #278 | 105 | — | 0 | 462 | 371 80.3% |
| #205 | 105 | — | 0 | 581 | 493 84.9% |
| changelog.txt | 105 | — | 0 | 156 | 1 0.6% |
| #125 | 105 | — | 0 | 512 | 431 84.2% |
| #218 | 105 | — | 0 | 514 | 431 83.9% |
| #51 | 105 | — | 0 | 826 | 748 90.6% |
| #87 | 105 | — | 0 | 773 | 719 93% |
| #204 | 105 | — | 0 | 446 | 367 82.3% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What anchor texts are used to link to github.com?
This page shows all anchor texts found in backlinks pointing to github.com, sorted by the number of referring domains using each anchor. Anchor texts range from branded terms (like the domain name itself) to keyword-rich phrases that describe the linked content. The distribution of anchor texts reveals how other websites perceive and describe github.com.
What is anchor text?
Anchor text is the visible, clickable text in a hyperlink. Search engines use anchor text as a signal to understand what the linked page is about. For example, if many sites link to a page using the anchor text "best running shoes," search engines infer that the page is relevant to that topic. Anchor text appears in several forms: exact-match (contains target keywords), branded (uses the company or domain name), generic (like "click here"), and naked URLs.
Why is anchor text analysis important for SEO?
Anchor text analysis helps identify potential SEO risks and opportunities. A natural backlink profile has diverse anchor texts including branded terms, generic phrases, and topic-relevant keywords. Over-optimization, where too many backlinks use the same exact-match keyword anchor, can trigger search engine penalties. Conversely, understanding which anchors drive the most authority (measured by referring domain count and DR) helps prioritize link building efforts.
How many unique anchor texts does github.com have?
The anchor text report for github.com displays all distinct anchor texts grouped by their hash. Each row shows how many unique referring domains use that anchor, the total number of links, and the dofollow percentage. A high number of unique anchors generally indicates a healthy, natural backlink profile with diverse link sources.