To find which websites mention or link to a domain, you can use search engines or dedicated Backlink & Brand Mention Checkers.
1. Free SEO & Backlink Checkers
These platforms crawl the web and report which sites contain hyperlinks or text references pointing to a domain:
- Ahrefs Free Backlink Checker: One of the largest web indexes. Enter
ifx0.comto view a list of top referring domains, anchor text, and specific pages linking to it. - Semrush Backlink Analytics:Shows total backlinks, referring domains, and whether links are follow or nofollow.
- Moz Link Explorer:Offers 10 free queries per month with a free account, displaying linking domains and page authority metrics.
- Seobility Backlink Checker: A simple free tool for quick checks without requiring account registration.
2. Google Search Operators (Direct Search)
You can search Google directly to find both hyperlinked backlinks and unlinked plain-text mentions:
- Find text mentions (excluding the domain itself):
Plaintext"ifx0.com" -site:ifx0.com(Searches for pages that write out “ifx0.com” while filtering out your own website’s pages.) - Find potential backlinks/references:
Plaintextintext:"ifx0.com" -site:ifx0.com
3. Brand Mention & Monitoring Tools
If you want to track live unlinked text mentions (where a website types out the name without adding a hyperlink):
- Google Alerts: Set up a free alert for
"ifx0.com"to receive email updates whenever a new page mentioning the domain is indexed. - Talkwalker Alerts: A free alternative to Google Alerts for monitoring web and news mentions.
4. For Verified Domain Owners
If you own or manage the domain, Google Search Console provides the ground truth under the Links $\rightarrow$ Top linking sites report.It shows every external domain Google has indexed as linking to your site.
