Ahrefs Free Account

Get found in search and AI for free

Not a trial. A free marketing account to get your brand seen in search, AI, and beyond.

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Six tools. Yours to keep.

Most "free" tools are a 7-day countdown in disguise. Ahrefs Free allows free-forever, limited access to our core tools.

Site Explorer

  • See which keywords your site ranks for in Google

  • Find which pages drive the most organic traffic

  • See which sites and pages link to you

For verified websites

Site Audit

  • Identify & fix 170+ technical and on-page SEO issues

  • Monitor your website’s Health Score over time

  • Visualize data with charts and graphs

For verified websites

Web Analytics

  • Privacy-focused GA alternative

  • Simple interface with essential metrics only

  • Historical graphs, including AI traffic

For verified websites

Social Media Manager

  • Schedule & manage social media from one place

  • Track full post metrics and momentum over time

  • Get AI suggestions for angles, hashtags, and CTAs

No verification needed

AI Content Helper

  • Write content that gets seen by Google and AI

  • Grade your content against competitors and fill in topical gaps

  • Keep AI writing consistent with your brand’s voice

No verification needed

SEO Toolbar

  • Access Domain Rating and URL Rating for any site

  • Compare raw vs rendered HTML

  • Get keyword ideas in the SERP

No verification needed

Ahrefs Free vs. SEO free trials

Free
Typical “free” trial
Expiry date
None
7 days
Credit card required
No
Usually yes
Access
Limited, but permanent
Full, but temporary
What happens after
You keep using it
You pay or lose access

Ahrefs Free limits

Verified websites

Unlimited

Web Analytics

Up to
1
M
events per project

Site Audit

5
K
crawl credits/month per project

Site Explorer

1
K
backlinks & keywords visible at once

Social Media Manager

UnlimitedChannels and postsBeta

AI Content Helper

1
free docs/month
Need more? Try Ahrefs’ Starter plan. Get extended access to Site Explorer, Site Audit, Keywords Explorer, and more tools to grow your organic traffic.
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Questions? We have answers

  • Is this actually free — no credit card?

    Yes. No credit card, no trial period, no hidden charges. Create an account and start using the tools.
  • What does “verified website” mean?

    Some tools — Site Explorer, Site Audit, and Web Analytics — require you to verify ownership of your website first. It’s a quick process. Social Media Manager, AI Content Helper, and the Toolbar work without it.
  • What happens if I want more data or more tools?

    You can upgrade to a paid plan at any time from your account settings. Your free account stays active regardless.
  • What’s the difference between Ahrefs Free and Ahrefs Webmaster Tools?

    They’re the same account. Ahrefs Webmaster Tools is the original name — built around SEO tools for your verified websites. As Ahrefs expanded into content, social, and analytics, the free account grew with it. Ahrefs Free is the same plan, renamed to reflect everything it now includes.

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