Anchors
| Anchor text | Ref. domains ▾ | Top DR | Ref. pages | Links to target | Dofollow links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Security Administration | 1251 | — | 0 | 4397 | 3559 80.9% |
| www.ssa.gov | 377 | — | 0 | 1297 | 1233 95.1% |
| Social Security | 361 | — | 0 | 1460 | 1352 92.6% |
| US Social Security Administration | 330 | — | 0 | 936 | 901 96.3% |
| Magnify your screen | 210 | — | 0 | 332 | 284 85.5% |
| Change background and text colors | 210 | — | 0 | 332 | 284 85.5% |
| Increase text size | 205 | — | 0 | 327 | 279 85.3% |
| Use the keyboard to navigate screens | 204 | — | 0 | 326 | 278 85.3% |
| ssa.gov | 184 | — | 0 | 660 | 578 87.6% |
| Use your computer to read web pages out loud | 149 | — | 0 | 269 | 223 82.9% |
| Social Security Administration (SSA) | 144 | — | 0 | 301 | 284 94.4% |
| here | 142 | — | 0 | 433 | 428 98.8% |
| SSA | 125 | — | 0 | 831 | 770 92.7% |
| Make your mouse pointer more visible (Windows only) | 123 | — | 0 | 142 | 107 75.4% |
| SSA.gov | 123 | — | 0 | 761 | 733 96.3% |
| US Social Security Administration offers these tips | 110 | — | 0 | 305 | 270 88.5% |
| • Make your mouse pointer more visible (Windows only) | 97 | — | 0 | 104 | 104 100% |
| • Magnify your screen | 96 | — | 0 | 103 | 103 100% |
| • Change background and text colors | 96 | — | 0 | 103 | 103 100% |
| • Use the keyboard to navigate screens | 96 | — | 0 | 103 | 103 100% |
| • Increase text size | 96 | — | 0 | 103 | 103 100% |
| • Use your computer to read web pages out loud | 95 | — | 0 | 102 | 102 100% |
| Supplemental Security Income | 92 | — | 0 | 151 | 138 91.4% |
| https://www.ssa.gov/ | 89 | — | 0 | 232 | 205 88.4% |
| Make your mouse pointer more visible | 87 | — | 0 | 190 | 177 93.2% |
| Social Security Online | 85 | — | 0 | 94 | 71 75.5% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI) | 83 | — | 0 | 178 | 172 96.6% |
| Social Security Administration's baby names database | 81 | — | 0 | 152 | 152 100% |
| 76 | — | 0 | 180 | 174 96.7% | |
| full retirement age | 74 | — | 0 | 98 | 92 93.9% |
| Social Security website | 66 | — | 0 | 83 | 82 98.8% |
| Social Security Administration website | 63 | — | 0 | 216 | 160 74.1% |
| Form SS-5 | 62 | — | 0 | 84 | 78 92.9% |
| www.ssa.gov/myaccount | 60 | — | 0 | 90 | 88 97.8% |
| SSI | 60 | — | 0 | 95 | 79 83.2% |
| Get Started | 59 | — | 0 | 79 | 79 100% |
| my Social Security | 59 | — | 0 | 69 | 68 98.6% |
| SSA website | 56 | — | 0 | 73 | 69 94.5% |
| https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10024.pdf | 54 | — | 0 | 54 | 54 100% |
| ssa.gov/myaccount | 53 | — | 0 | 55 | 51 92.7% |
| https://www.ssa.gov/cola/ | 51 | — | 0 | 52 | 52 100% |
| Social Security Credit for Military Service (1957 - 2001) | 50 | — | 0 | 52 | 52 100% |
| Social Security Disability Insurance | 50 | — | 0 | 57 | 53 93% |
| Social Security benefits | 47 | — | 0 | 65 | 62 95.4% |
| the average monthly benefit for 2022 was $1,669 | 46 | — | 0 | 53 | 53 100% |
| website | 46 | — | 0 | 59 | 55 93.2% |
| Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) | 45 | — | 0 | 62 | 60 96.8% |
| https://www.ssa.gov/myaccount/ | 44 | — | 0 | 52 | 42 80.8% |
| https://www.ssa.gov/news/press/factsheets/basicfact-alt.pdf | 40 | — | 0 | 48 | 47 97.9% |
| ssa.gov/benefits | 40 | — | 0 | 41 | 41 100% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What anchor texts are used to link to ssa.gov?
This page shows all anchor texts found in backlinks pointing to ssa.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 ssa.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 ssa.gov have?
The anchor text report for ssa.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.