Anchors
| Anchor text | Ref. domains ▾ | Top DR | Ref. pages | Links to target | Dofollow links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 938 | — | 0 | 16743 | 15264 91.2% | |
| Get Directions | 470 | — | 0 | 10346 | 10034 97% |
| 403 | — | 0 | 2129 | 2089 98.1% | |
| here | 236 | — | 0 | 1074 | 559 52% |
| Google Maps | 198 | — | 0 | 1891 | 1881 99.5% |
| Get directions | 165 | — | 0 | 3372 | 3222 95.6% |
| DIRECTIONS | 147 | — | 0 | 1492 | 1492 100% |
| Directions | 133 | — | 0 | 2588 | 1943 75.1% |
| Map | 124 | — | 0 | 1732 | 1727 99.7% |
| Click here for an overview of privacy at Google | 95 | — | 0 | 110 | 108 98.2% |
| http://www.google.co.uk/intl/en/analytics/privacyoverview.html | 83 | — | 0 | 88 | 84 95.5% |
| View on Google Maps | 68 | — | 0 | 3422 | 3082 90.1% |
| www.google.co.uk | 67 | — | 0 | 329 | 265 80.5% |
| Find Us | 65 | — | 0 | 2351 | 2351 100% |
| click here | 60 | — | 0 | 337 | 79 23.4% |
| http://www.google.co.uk/intl/en/policies/privacy/ | 57 | — | 0 | 62 | 60 96.8% |
| map | 55 | — | 0 | 363 | 352 97% |
| Google Chrome | 51 | — | 0 | 8891 | 8888 100% |
| Google.co.uk | 45 | — | 0 | 56 | 45 80.4% |
| Google Analytics | 45 | — | 0 | 214 | 214 100% |
| View Map | 43 | — | 0 | 1319 | 1319 100% |
| View Larger Map | 43 | — | 0 | 151 | 150 99.3% |
| Google Map | 42 | — | 0 | 444 | 444 100% |
| View map | 38 | — | 0 | 1339 | 1338 99.9% |
| HERE | 38 | — | 0 | 270 | 268 99.3% |
| Google Reviews | 38 | — | 0 | 1368 | 1368 100% |
| google.co.uk | 37 | — | 0 | 100 | 31 31% |
| View on map | 36 | — | 0 | 710 | 710 100% |
| Google Alerts | 36 | — | 0 | 39 | 36 92.3% |
| Location | 36 | — | 0 | 695 | 694 99.9% |
| Click here | 35 | — | 0 | 156 | 95 60.9% |
| https://www.google.co.uk/ | 29 | — | 0 | 69 | 44 63.8% |
| Follow us on GooglePlus | 28 | — | 0 | 1085 | 1085 100% |
| Google Privacy Policy | 28 | — | 0 | 105 | 105 100% |
| Find us on Google Maps | 28 | — | 0 | 579 | 579 100% |
| MAP | 27 | — | 0 | 74 | 72 97.3% |
| Driving Directions | 26 | — | 0 | 29 | 28 96.6% |
| Google Earth | 24 | — | 0 | 32 | 31 96.9% |
| Chrome | 24 | — | 0 | 870 | 870 100% |
| Open in Google Maps | 23 | — | 0 | 895 | 895 100% |
| Google maps | 22 | — | 0 | 319 | 317 99.4% |
| 21 | — | 0 | 101 | 101 100% | |
| GET DIRECTIONS | 21 | — | 0 | 194 | 193 99.5% |
| link | 20 | — | 0 | 131 | 128 97.7% |
| http://www.google.co.uk/intl/de-DE/policies/ | 20 | — | 0 | 21 | 21 100% |
| here. | 19 | — | 0 | 29 | 29 100% |
| uogzx | 19 | — | 0 | 19 | 19 100% |
| tmifh | 19 | — | 0 | 19 | 19 100% |
| Google search | 19 | — | 0 | 26 | 23 88.5% |
| Find us | 18 | — | 0 | 257 | 257 100% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What anchor texts are used to link to google.co.uk?
This page shows all anchor texts found in backlinks pointing to google.co.uk, 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 google.co.uk.
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 google.co.uk have?
The anchor text report for google.co.uk 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.