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Last updated March 13th, 2026

# Reviews of Majestic

Ease of use

4.1

Customer Service

4.2

## Pros and Cons in Reviews

Lois O

DirectorMarketing and Advertising, Self-employedUsed the software for: 1-2 years.

“It's literally half the price of other SEO tools (for the lite version, anyway) so it's a great starting point for competitive SEO analysis.“

May 26, 2022

HK

Hari K

Digital Marketer - SEOEducation Management, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months.

“There is nothing to dislike about it but you need to invest some time in learning how to check this like Link Profile or else it will be a total waste for you.“

July 20, 2023

Sanjay Singh P

Digital Marketing AnalystMarketing and Advertising, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years.

“As a digital marketer, I have to analyze many websites & competitors' backlink audits. And majestic tool helps me on that to save time and money. “

March 17, 2022

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Sanjay Singh P.  
Digital Marketing Analyst  
Marketing and Advertising  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Best tool for Backlink Analysis"

March 17, 2022

4.0

As a digital marketer, I have to analyze many websites & competitors' backlink audits. And majestic tool helps me on that to save time and money.

Pros

The trust flow and citation flow are the best features of majestic. To analyze the quality of the backlinks of any website, this is my go-to tool.

Cons

If majestic can ease track the website, ranking keywords based on the location would be very helpful.

Switched from

[Ahrefs](https://www.capterra.com/p/176340/Ahrefs/)

SEO audit and keywords research based on the location.

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BH

Bryan H.  
Director of Technical Operations  
Marketing and Advertising  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "The largest index of backlink data available."

September 6, 2024

5.0

We've used Majestic for over a decade, we've found in terms of link metrics around backlinks and domains, nothing else is even close.

Pros

Majestic has the largest index of data around links. It's a no-brainer for anyone working in PR or linkbuilding.

Cons

It's kind of a one-trick pony, it's focus on links.

Alternatives considered

[Ahrefs](https://www.capterra.com/p/176340/Ahrefs/)

Reason for choosing Majestic

More link-related data available in Majestic's index; we found it was a more accurate set of data.

Switched from

[Moz Pro](https://www.capterra.com/p/152215/Moz-Pro/)

Limited data available to Moz comparatively.

Review Source

Response from Majestic

September 11, 2024

Dear Bryan, Many thanks for your kind words – created some smiles in the office. Any issues, please drop the team an email via support@majestic.com

NS

Nirav S.  
Manager  
Automotive  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Backlink Monitoring SEO Tool"

January 2, 2023

3.0

I have used multiple SEO tools and found Majestic SEO to be an average tool. Since I wanted to keep track of backlinks for my website I used this tool and it worked well.

Pros

It has a unique feature "Majestic Monitor" that helps research key influencers on the web. Majestic is a powerful tool to keep track of backlinks for a given website.

Cons

Majestic is not ideal for SEO web audits, keyword research, gaining competitor analytics, etc. The data is not so accurate and reliable.

Review Source

AC

Anil C.  
Marketing Executive  
Marketing and Advertising  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Best Link Building Tool for SEO"

June 10, 2022

4.0

I used Majestic for my customers website to drive better SEO perspective result and understand market strategy for my customers.

Pros

Majestic is essential tool for SEO's to understand marketing strategy, you can drive your marketing goal and set your goals.

Cons

Majestic has well designed dashboard, it has not any bad feature for SEOs and marketers.

Switched from

[SiteGuru](https://www.capterra.com/p/160464/Siteguru/)

SiteGuru has nice feature but they should add more feature for SEO

Review Source

MM

Matteo M.  
CEO  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "The old school, must-have tool for backlink analysis"

April 8, 2022

4.0

I have been using Majestic for 10+ years, and I would not switch to any other link analysis tool. It's simple to use and gets the job done, with little to no frills at all.

Pros

Easy to use, easy data export, good link data volumes

Cons

The UI feels a bit outdated and less "polished" than what users came to expect nowadays.

Alternatives considered

[Ahrefs](https://www.capterra.com/p/176340/Ahrefs/)[Raven Tools](https://www.capterra.com/p/121696/Raven-Tools/)

Reason for choosing Majestic

Better value for money, no unneeded functionalities

Review Source

Bill H.  
CEO  
Marketing and Advertising  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "I rely on Majestic Daily"

February 1, 2021

5.0

The main reason for using Majestic is to get link data that's up to date, and accurate. I don't see any value in adding all sorts of additional keyword tools to a product or service that provides link data, like some other tools provide. If you need link data, then you should get it from Majestic. I say this because after using Majestic for over 10 years to do my job, it's worked very well for me.

Pros

I rely on Majestic daily as a tool to do my job. I would not be as effective as an SEO if I didn't have access to Majestic to analyze links. I am very impressed with how Majestic, time and time again, continues to innovate. Majestic has always been the leader when it comes to link tools, and they continue to add value to the product. The Link Graph was a huge step in allowing us to see the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th tier of links to websites, and that's a great example of why I use choose to use Majestic over other link tools.

Cons

There aren't really any things that I don't like about Majestic. If I had to mention something, I would say that the downloading and exporting of data seems like it could be improved--as there's an additional page that you have to go to, the downloads page, when you create a report. But, it's not really a huge issue, you just have to know that it works that way.

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
E-commerce manager  
Import and Export  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Good tool to monitor your backlinks"

July 3, 2022

5.0

We had a great experience using it for ours backlinks

Pros

It's one of the top tool to control yours backlinks.

Cons

The tool is limited to backlinks, it's not enough to have a big picture

Alternatives considered

[Ahrefs](https://www.capterra.com/p/176340/Ahrefs/)

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Owner  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Uncovering Valuable Insights for Improved SEO and Online Visibility"

May 22, 2024

5.0

Pros

Majestic has been very helpful in optimizing my client's SEO, providing comprehensive backlink data and keyword insights that are easy to understand and apply. The user-friendly interface, customizable reports, and competitor analysis features have enabled me to pinpoint areas for improvement and develop effective strategies to increase search engine rankings and online visibility.

Cons

Majestic's pricing can be a bit steep for small businesses, assess your needs and consider budget constraints.

Review Source

Lois O.  
Director  
Marketing and Advertising  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Value for money tool"

May 26, 2022

3.0

Overall we tend to use Majestic as a direct competitive comparison between sites. It takes some getting used to with the trust rating and citation score if you're used to DA from Ahrefs for example but it does the job!

Pros

It's literally half the price of other SEO tools (for the lite version, anyway) so it's a great starting point for competitive SEO analysis.

Cons

The categories appear to be mostly quite random. Not particularly effective for KW research.

Alternatives considered

[Moz Local](https://www.capterra.com/p/116352/Moz-Pro/)[mangools](https://www.capterra.com/p/168644/Mangools/)[Ahrefs](https://www.capterra.com/p/176340/Ahrefs/)

Reason for choosing Majestic

Professional recommendations

Review Source

Arika N.  
Manager  
Financial Services  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "An SEO tool to check backlinks"

December 15, 2022

3.0

I have used Majestic tool for SEO reach of backlinks and it was useful. Although, they should start focusing on other SEO functionalities like plagiarism check, keyword density, etc. to stay up to date.

Pros

Majestic tool can help you keep a tab on the backlinks achieved by your website and the competitors. It gives all the details including "nofollow or dofollow" links obtained and anchor text used for backlink.

Cons

The tool is designed to monitor backlinks periodically. Backlinks are not very important for SEO and hence they should divert the focus of tool on other aspects.

Review Source

HM

Harsh M.  
SEO  
Marketing and Advertising  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Majestic SEO: A Link Builder's Best Buddy""

September 16, 2023

5.0

I absolutely love Majestic SEO's Link Graph feature; it's like having a treasure map to explore a website's intricate backlink network. The Trust Flow (TF) and Citation Flow (CF) metrics are like a compass, guiding me to high-quality websites. The Backlink Audit feels like a protective shield, helping me identify and clean up any risky links to ensure my website's health and performance. These are my top picks in Majestic.

Pros

One of the standout features in Majestic SEO is its comprehensive backlink analysis, giving you an in-depth look at a website's link profile. It's like having a trusted friend who reveals all the hidden secrets about a site's link graph, making it an indispensable tool for any link builder or SEO enthusiast

Cons

The features it offers are limited, great features but not many. Also, sometimes it misses showing all the backlinks for a website. Moreover, I think the way you navigate the link graph could be made more user-friendly.

Review Source

HK

Hari K.  
Digital Marketer - SEO  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Its a value for money tool"

July 20, 2023

5.0

I have been using it to check a lot many websites during my Outreach Campaign and it really helps in analyzing those sites. Also I rely more on its backlink feature rather than semrush.

Pros

\- I love its chrome extension, It directly gives you insight on Backlinks, Anchor Texts, On Page links and you can even check the Link Profile graph.- Its link graph is pretty useful as it let you check the tier links and helps you to identify Private Blog Networks by simply checking the link profile, and it helps a lot in analyzing the site and making decisions.- It Backlink features is also good, you can check the backlink profile use custom filters as per you need and even check the historical data.

Cons

There is nothing to dislike about it but you need to invest some time in learning how to check this like Link Profile or else it will be a total waste for you.

Review Source

Dario C.  
SEO manager  
Marketing and Advertising  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Il tool per l'analisi dei link immancabile per qualsiasi SEO"

April 5, 2023

5.0

Pros

Facilità di utilizzo. E' il tool con il più ampio database di backlink individuabili.

Cons

i report grafici potrebbero essere migliorati.

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
SEO consultant  
Marketing and Advertising  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Great tool to audit the netlinking profile of a site"

September 9, 2022

5.0

Pros

We can easily see the link profile of the sites we are interested in. The "link graph" map is particularly useful to identify a private blog network that would not have blocked access to their crawler

Cons

The interface is austere and has not evolved much over the years.

Review Source

CC

Christopher C.  
SEO Specialist  
Package/Freight Delivery  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "An excellent tool for backlink monitoring"

February 7, 2023

4.0

Overall its a great tool, but for a specific purpose. As such it isnt used as often as some of the more generalised software.

Pros

I really like how much insight the tool offers on backlinks, rather than just a number of links or indication of quality, it indicates whether the links are relevant, what industry they are from and whether they could be from a trusted source. You can even do some keyword research to.

Cons

It is limited to links, which is its purpose. However for its price, its not the best value. Also the interface can be quite obtuse, making it hard to find your way around the different insights it offers.

Review Source

BB

Brian B.  
Digital Marketing Strategist  
Financial Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "If you review backlinks then you will need Majestic"

February 3, 2021

5.0

Pros

I think the amount of data that Majestic provides compared to other tools. I also like the citation and trust flow measurements of Majestic.

Cons

I wish there was a mobile app version of the software.

Review Source

RH

Robert H.  
Owner  
Newspapers  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "A good tools for SEO"

February 13, 2024

5.0

Pros

It was easy to setup and use. I had no problems undestanding data.

Cons

It would be great if they had a free plan.

Alternatives considered

[Squirrly SEO](https://www.capterra.com/p/186713/Squirrly-SEO/)[Seodity](https://www.capterra.com/p/182125/Seodity/)[SEO GPT](https://www.capterra.com/p/10004098/SEO-GPT/)[Pathfinder SEO](https://www.capterra.com/p/170526/WP-SEO-Hub/)[Seo Panel](https://www.capterra.com/p/188829/Seo-Panel/)

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Response from Majestic

February 16, 2024

Hi Robert. Majestic does offer free registration which gives you access to the metrics for our 'Showcase' site every week. If you add your website url when you register, and have opted in to receive emails from Majestic, you also get a free pdf report for your website.

CW

Cody W.  
CTO  
Design  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Amazing Tool For SEO and Competitive Analysis "

February 4, 2021

5.0

Pros

The new link graph feature is amazing. Being able to see tiers of links allows my team to better analyze competition and saves us lots of time and money.

Cons

I don't have any complaints. The software is one of many we use but does its job exceptionally well.

Switched from

[Ahrefs](https://www.capterra.com/p/176340/Ahrefs/)

I feel Majestic is just an overall better value and gives greater detail.

Review Source

NH

Naz H.  
Google Consultant  
Marketing and Advertising  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Advanced tool for topical analysis and cleaning up bad seo"

July 20, 2021

4.0

It's been 8 years+ and I still use my Majestic account. It's great helping to do a gap analysis on links and gathering links for any detox programmes.

Pros

Majestic has a lot of historical data, as a long-standing company in this space they have a very large database. They've their own metrics which help to measure how natural a backlink profile is.

Cons

The con is a double-edged sword. What it does very well and the company has focused on is the link analysis tool. The issue is that this is the sole focus and the competition are releasing more features for related aspects of SEM.

Review Source

MK

Marcin K.  
Global Head od Search  
Financial Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Good SEO Tool"

January 16, 2020

4.0

Pros

Majestic has a very big backlink database which is very frequently updated. Based on this data I can easily find link-building opportunities. Majestic also has very accurate content categorization. It helps research websites with related content. Very deeply analyze website and content structure. Domain Authority is one of the key parameters in SEO areas.

Cons

Competitors have much more data about other important parameters like visibility, keywords...

Review Source

Piotr C.  
CEO  
Marketing and Advertising  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Great tool for SEO"

October 22, 2022

5.0

Majestic offer and pricing are very acceptable

Pros

This tool was created for analyzing website backlinks, and it's doing it 100%. Determining the topical of the website is very helpful.

Cons

Majestic could have a bigger database of links.

Review Source

AM

Anselme M.  
General director  
Marketing and Advertising  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "majestic review "

October 16, 2022

4.0

Pros

Majestic helps adopt a plan for your SEO

Cons

No problem encountered in using this software

Review Source

Ben P.  
SVP of Monetization  
Internet  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "One of the few very serious SEO tools on the market"

April 6, 2016

4.0

Majestic has metrics "Trust Flow" and "Citation Flow" that are currently so widely used as to be a standard among hardcore SEO practitioners. Those metrics have their pros and cons and probably won't reign supreme forever as Google's algorithm changes. But they are currently some of THE core metrics for SEOs. The app itself is functional enough though not as polished as other SaaS products I've used.

Pros

If you want these metrics and need to pull them for lots of domains or have flexible reporting on the backlinks of other sites, this is the only place to get them.

Cons

I think the app is very expensive for what you get and it's a general practice among SEOs to block the Majestic crawler from their sites, so their database is intentionally manipulated by those who use it.

Review Source

PK

Pshemislav K.  
  
Internet  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "One of the several good SEO tools out there."

December 6, 2018

5.0

Pros

The two metrics created by Majestic "Trust Flow" and "Citation Flow" are their most valuable features. Every SEO looks at them when evaluating a website.

Cons

Their database is not as the big as some of Majestic's competitors. It's best to use Majestic along with other SEO tools for better results.

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DO

David O.  
Owner  
Marketing and Advertising  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Lots of great data"

February 3, 2021

5.0

Pros

They have lots of data that help me to research backlomks

Cons

They don’t show all back links but they show most of them

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