Anchors
| Anchor text | Ref. domains ▾ | Top DR | Ref. pages | Links to target | Dofollow links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RFC2616 | 61 | — | 0 | 74 | 73 98.6% |
| BCP 47 | 35 | — | 0 | 67 | 62 92.5% |
| RFC 2616 | 30 | — | 0 | 37 | 36 97.3% |
| RFC 3339 | 30 | — | 0 | 116 | 105 90.5% |
| RFC Editor | 25 | — | 0 | 3039 | 3034 99.8% |
| https://www.rfc-editor.org/info/rfc2119 | 21 | — | 0 | 541 | 541 100% |
| https://www.rfc-editor.org/info/rfc8174 | 20 | — | 0 | 476 | 476 100% |
| RFC 3986 | 19 | — | 0 | 40 | 38 95% |
| https://www.rfc-editor.org/rfc/rfc2119 | 18 | — | 0 | 140 | 140 100% |
| RFC 2396 | 18 | — | 0 | 21 | 21 100% |
| here | 17 | — | 0 | 22 | 16 72.7% |
| RFC 3066 | 17 | — | 0 | 20 | 20 100% |
| RFC 4346 | 16 | — | 0 | 19 | 19 100% |
| https://www.rfc-editor.org/rfc/rfc8174 | 16 | — | 0 | 132 | 132 100% |
| RFC 2854 | 16 | — | 0 | 19 | 19 100% |
| RFC 2617 | 16 | — | 0 | 19 | 18 94.7% |
| RFC 2119 | 16 | — | 0 | 33 | 32 97% |
| RFC | 15 | — | 0 | 17 | 16 94.1% |
| BCP 14 | 15 | — | 0 | 95 | 95 100% |
| RFC 3282 | 15 | — | 0 | 18 | 18 100% |
| http://www.rfc-editor.org/errata.php | 15 | — | 0 | 18 | 18 100% |
| RFC 1945 | 15 | — | 0 | 18 | 18 100% |
| RFC 9116 | 13 | — | 0 | 14 | 14 100% |
| http://www.rfc-editor.org | 12 | — | 0 | 23 | 22 95.7% |
| http://www.rfc-editor.org/ | 12 | — | 0 | 19 | 18 94.7% |
| https://www.rfc-editor.org/info/rfc8126 | 12 | — | 0 | 118 | 118 100% |
| https://www.rfc-editor.org/info/rfc3986 | 11 | — | 0 | 66 | 66 100% |
| RFC 1918 | 11 | — | 0 | 15 | 14 93.3% |
| http://www.rfc-editor.org/info/rfc2119 | 11 | — | 0 | 185 | 185 100% |
| https://www.rfc-editor.org/info/rfc8446 | 11 | — | 0 | 125 | 124 99.2% |
| RFC 9110 | 10 | — | 0 | 23 | 23 100% |
| https://www.rfc-editor.org/info/rfc8040 | 10 | — | 0 | 70 | 70 100% |
| Tags for Identifying Languages | 10 | — | 0 | 14 | 9 64.3% |
| https://www.rfc-editor.org/info/rfc8342 | 10 | — | 0 | 50 | 50 100% |
| https://www.rfc-editor.org/info/rfc5280 | 10 | — | 0 | 54 | 54 100% |
| https://www.rfc-editor.org/info/rfc5234 | 10 | — | 0 | 61 | 61 100% |
| BCP-47 | 10 | — | 0 | 66 | 66 100% |
| RFC3339 | 10 | — | 0 | 14 | 14 100% |
| RFC 1035 | 10 | — | 0 | 14 | 14 100% |
| RFC 8446 | 10 | — | 0 | 15 | 11 73.3% |
| https://www.rfc-editor.org/info/rfc8340 | 9 | — | 0 | 62 | 62 100% |
| https://www.rfc-editor.org/info/rfc4648 | 9 | — | 0 | 31 | 31 100% |
| https://www.rfc-editor.org/info/rfc1035 | 9 | — | 0 | 39 | 39 100% |
| RFC 7636 | 9 | — | 0 | 9 | 8 88.9% |
| RFC 5322 | 9 | — | 0 | 39 | 31 79.5% |
| https://www.rfc-editor.org/info/rfc6241 | 9 | — | 0 | 86 | 86 100% |
| Key words for use in RFCs to Indicate Requirement Levels | 9 | — | 0 | 42 | 42 100% |
| https://www.rfc-editor.org/info/rfc3688 | 9 | — | 0 | 71 | 71 100% |
| https://www.rfc-editor.org/info/rfc8341 | 9 | — | 0 | 59 | 59 100% |
| https://www.rfc-editor.org/rfc/rfc3986 | 9 | — | 0 | 25 | 25 100% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What anchor texts are used to link to rfc-editor.org?
This page shows all anchor texts found in backlinks pointing to rfc-editor.org, 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 rfc-editor.org.
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 rfc-editor.org have?
The anchor text report for rfc-editor.org 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.