Anchors
| Anchor text | Ref. domains ▾ | Top DR | Ref. pages | Links to target | Dofollow links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto | 144 | — | 0 | 269 | 252 93.7% |
| Prevent or Thaw Frozen Pipes | 118 | — | 0 | 130 | 130 100% |
| City of Toronto | 109 | — | 0 | 813 | 783 96.3% |
| 64 | — | 0 | 1643 | 1640 99.8% | |
| here | 46 | — | 0 | 95 | 94 98.9% |
| Toronto Public Health | 22 | — | 0 | 27 | 24 88.9% |
| www.toronto.ca | 18 | — | 0 | 23 | 18 78.3% |
| toronto.ca | 16 | — | 0 | 20 | 16 80% |
| Doors Open Toronto | 15 | — | 0 | 18 | 17 94.4% |
| City of Toronto website | 14 | — | 0 | 55 | 53 96.4% |
| Nuit Blanche | 13 | — | 0 | 16 | 16 100% |
| Toronto Green Standard | 12 | — | 0 | 14 | 13 92.9% |
| High Park | 12 | — | 0 | 12 | 10 83.3% |
| https://www.toronto.ca/ | 11 | — | 0 | 14 | 12 85.7% |
| Website | 10 | — | 0 | 28 | 18 64.3% |
| Toronto Land Transfer Taxes | 10 | — | 0 | 11 | 11 100% |
| Summerlicious | 10 | — | 0 | 11 | 11 100% |
| Nathan Phillips Square | 10 | — | 0 | 10 | 9 90% |
| website | 10 | — | 0 | 14 | 14 100% |
| Toronto Islands | 10 | — | 0 | 11 | 11 100% |
| Learn More | 9 | — | 0 | 13 | 12 92.3% |
| Winterlicious | 9 | — | 0 | 12 | 11 91.7% |
| Trinity Bellwoods Park | 9 | — | 0 | 12 | 12 100% |
| Scarborough Bluffs | 9 | — | 0 | 10 | 10 100% |
| Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) | 8 | — | 0 | 8 | 8 100% |
| Toronto, Ontario | 8 | — | 0 | 11 | 10 90.9% |
| TransformTO | 8 | — | 0 | 14 | 14 100% |
| Fort York National Historic Site | 8 | — | 0 | 8 | 8 100% |
| HERE | 7 | — | 0 | 9 | 9 100% |
| report | 7 | — | 0 | 15 | 15 100% |
| link | 7 | — | 0 | 8 | 8 100% |
| The City of Toronto | 7 | — | 0 | 7 | 7 100% |
| click here | 7 | — | 0 | 13 | 11 84.6% |
| Toronto Islands | 6 | — | 0 | 6 | 6 100% |
| here. | 6 | — | 0 | 7 | 7 100% |
| Allan Gardens Conservatory | 6 | — | 0 | 7 | 7 100% |
| online | 6 | — | 0 | 7 | 7 100% |
| https://www.toronto.ca/home/covid-19/covid-19-latest-city-of-toronto-news/covid-19-status-of-cases-in-toronto/ | 6 | — | 0 | 7 | 7 100% |
| Toronto Music Garden | 6 | — | 0 | 6 | 6 100% |
| http://www.toronto.ca | 6 | — | 0 | 9 | 8 88.9% |
| City’s website | 6 | — | 0 | 9 | 9 100% |
| news release | 5 | — | 0 | 8 | 8 100% |
| https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/health-wellness-care/diseases-medications-vaccines/coronavirus/ | 5 | — | 0 | 5 | 5 100% |
| Christie Pits Park | 5 | — | 0 | 6 | 6 100% |
| Mackenzie House | 5 | — | 0 | 5 | 5 100% |
| click here. | 5 | — | 0 | 8 | 8 100% |
| city | 5 | — | 0 | 9 | 9 100% |
| Toronto Public Health: Head Lice | 5 | — | 0 | 5 | 5 100% |
| City Of Toronto | 5 | — | 0 | 5 | 5 100% |
| Click here | 5 | — | 0 | 6 | 6 100% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What anchor texts are used to link to toronto.ca?
This page shows all anchor texts found in backlinks pointing to toronto.ca, 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 toronto.ca.
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 toronto.ca have?
The anchor text report for toronto.ca 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.