Anchors
| Anchor text | Ref. domains ▾ | Top DR | Ref. pages | Links to target | Dofollow links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame | 252 | — | 0 | 13534 | 13509 99.8% |
| 35 | — | 0 | 8261 | 8259 100% | |
| Notre Dame | 33 | — | 0 | 52 | 49 94.2% |
| Accessibility | 20 | — | 0 | 3202 | 3202 100% |
| Visit | 15 | — | 0 | 829 | 829 100% |
| Copyright | 15 | — | 0 | 9621 | 9621 100% |
| © 2026 | 12 | — | 0 | 807 | 807 100% |
| www.nd.edu | 12 | — | 0 | 39 | 38 97.4% |
| Universidad de Notre Dame | 11 | — | 0 | 13 | 13 100% |
| nd.edu | 10 | — | 0 | 21 | 6 28.6% |
| https://www.nd.edu/ | 9 | — | 0 | 10 | 8 80% |
| Accessibility Information | 8 | — | 0 | 7843 | 7843 100% |
| here | 8 | — | 0 | 14 | 14 100% |
| The University of Notre Dame | 8 | — | 0 | 9 | 9 100% |
| Notre Dame University | 6 | — | 0 | 6 | 6 100% |
| University Website | 6 | — | 0 | 344 | 343 99.7% |
| Website Icon Visit Website | 5 | — | 0 | 22 | 22 100% |
| © 2026 | 4 | — | 0 | 26 | 26 100% |
| the University of Notre Dame | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| Website | 3 | — | 0 | 9 | 9 100% |
| Christian Smith | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| ND.edu | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 1 33.3% |
| Mathematical Methods | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 1 50% |
| placeholder | 2 | — | 0 | 975 | 975 100% |
| Renaissance Dante in Print (1472-1629) | 2 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| Parrot | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 1 50% |
| http://www.nd.edu/ | 2 | — | 0 | 3 | 1 33.3% |
| Interdisciplinary Nineteenth Century Studies | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| http://nd.edu | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Keough School of Global Affairs | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| CSE@NotreDame | 2 | — | 0 | 11 | 11 100% |
| "Everyone's Favorite Linux Mascot" | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 1 50% |
| Latin Dictionary and Grammar Aid | 2 | — | 0 | 487 | 487 100% |
| University of Notre Dame. | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Homepage | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| paper | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 1 50% |
| Marie Lynn Miranda | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Contact | 2 | — | 0 | 17 | 16 94.1% |
| http://nd.edu/~qcahome/ | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 1 50% |
| Waldemar Gurian | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Linked | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| © 2025 | 2 | — | 0 | 1394 | 1394 100% |
| Università di Notre Dame | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 1 50% |
| University of Notre Dame logo | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Alfred Freddoso | 2 | — | 0 | 1312 | 1312 100% |
| Kevin Bowyer | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| 73- University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| http://www.nd.edu/~apsacp/pdf/APSA-CP_7_1.pdf | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 0% |
| Our Sunday Visitor on microfilm. | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| Notre Dame Center for Ethics and Culture | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What anchor texts are used to link to nd.edu?
This page shows all anchor texts found in backlinks pointing to nd.edu, 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 nd.edu.
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 nd.edu have?
The anchor text report for nd.edu 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.