Anchors
| Anchor text | Ref. domains ▾ | Top DR | Ref. pages | Links to target | Dofollow links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIPAA | 848 | — | 0 | 1478 | 1333 90.2% |
| http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/office/file/index.html | 387 | — | 0 | 573 | 566 98.8% |
| U.S. Department of Health and Human Services | 361 | — | 0 | 34000 | 33941 99.8% |
| Department of Health and Human Services | 230 | — | 0 | 3515 | 3497 99.5% |
| HHS | 226 | — | 0 | 121740 | 121225 99.6% |
| here | 189 | — | 0 | 464 | 367 79.1% |
| announced | 181 | — | 0 | 290 | 276 95.2% |
| U.S. Department of Health & Human Services | 176 | — | 0 | 7906 | 7893 99.8% |
| https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/filing-a-complaint/what-to-expect/index.html | 162 | — | 0 | 163 | 163 100% |
| 152 | — | 0 | 1147 | 1137 99.1% | |
| www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/hipaa/complaints/ | 151 | — | 0 | 174 | 165 94.8% |
| www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/hipaa/understanding/consumers/noticepp.html | 151 | — | 0 | 173 | 172 99.4% |
| www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/hipaa/understanding/consumers/index.html | 149 | — | 0 | 170 | 169 99.4% |
| Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act | 133 | — | 0 | 166 | 158 95.2% |
| HHS Vulnerability Disclosure | 125 | — | 0 | 156818 | 156286 99.7% |
| HHS.gov | 122 | — | 0 | 22850 | 22845 100% |
| Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) | 119 | — | 0 | 207 | 201 97.1% |
| Affordable Care Act | 116 | — | 0 | 145 | 138 95.2% |
| Robert F. Kennedy Jr | 109 | — | 0 | 611 | 611 100% |
| Robert F. Kennedy Jr. | 87 | — | 0 | 258 | 257 99.6% |
| Office for Civil Rights Complaint Forms | 82 | — | 0 | 108 | 108 100% |
| Vulnerability Disclosure Policy | 80 | — | 0 | 25969 | 25942 99.9% |
| HIPAA Privacy Rule | 79 | — | 0 | 126 | 121 96% |
| US Department of Health and Human Services | 79 | — | 0 | 1101 | 1098 99.7% |
| press release | 71 | — | 0 | 88 | 84 95.5% |
| www.hhs.gov | 68 | — | 0 | 106 | 93 87.7% |
| Health and Human Services | 68 | — | 0 | 1382 | 1377 99.6% |
| HIPAA Security Rule | 68 | — | 0 | 109 | 102 93.6% |
| report | 67 | — | 0 | 91 | 88 96.7% |
| Belmont Report | 60 | — | 0 | 75 | 75 100% |
| HIPAA compliance | 59 | — | 0 | 91 | 56 61.5% |
| advisory | 55 | — | 0 | 64 | 63 98.4% |
| Office for Civil Rights | 50 | — | 0 | 160 | 155 96.9% |
| Xavier Becerra | 48 | — | 0 | 76 | 75 98.7% |
| statement | 45 | — | 0 | 50 | 48 96% |
| guidance | 44 | — | 0 | 61 | 59 96.7% |
| Security Rule | 43 | — | 0 | 82 | 80 97.6% |
| HIPAA regulations | 42 | — | 0 | 51 | 45 88.2% |
| announcement | 42 | — | 0 | 46 | 46 100% |
| www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/hipaa/complaints/. | 41 | — | 0 | 42 | 42 100% |
| HealthDay Reporter Dennis Thompson | July 22, 2025 | Full Page Psychology / Mental Health: Misc. Anxiety Depression Suicide | 40 | — | 0 | 64 | 64 100% |
| Robert F. Kennedy Jr... | 40 | — | 0 | 58 | 58 100% |
| Visit Privacy Policy Article. | 39 | — | 0 | 40 | 40 100% |
| published in 2023 | 39 | — | 0 | 39 | 39 100% |
| Visit HIPAA Article. | 39 | — | 0 | 40 | 40 100% |
| Privacy Complaints Article. | 39 | — | 0 | 40 | 40 100% |
| Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) | 38 | — | 0 | 91 | 89 97.8% |
| fact sheet | 38 | — | 0 | 38 | 38 100% |
| website | 38 | — | 0 | 46 | 42 91.3% |
| said | 37 | — | 0 | 41 | 39 95.1% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What anchor texts are used to link to hhs.gov?
This page shows all anchor texts found in backlinks pointing to hhs.gov, 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 hhs.gov.
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 hhs.gov have?
The anchor text report for hhs.gov 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.