🗺️ Where the Tool Lives Now
The Link Gap Analysis tool (Backlink Research) has moved as part of a recent platform redesign. If you previously followed older instructions or watched a video tutorial, the navigation path shown there may no longer match the current interface. The steps below reflect the current, verified location as of July 2026.
🚀 How to Access Link Gap Analysis (Backlink Research)
- Log in to your Search Atlas account.
- In the header, click the apps-grid icon.
- Select More Features.
- Click Backlinks (this opens the Backlink Research page).
- From the sub-menu (Backlink Research, Link Gap Analysis, Compare Backlinks, Topical Relevance, Backlink Velocity), select the relevant option.
You will land on the Backlink Research page, ready to enter your domain and competitor domains.
🔎 What Link Gap Analysis (Backlink Research) Does
The Link Gap Analysis tool (Backlink Research) helps you discover backlink opportunities by comparing your site's link profile against one or more competitor domains. Use it to:
- Identify domains that link to your competitors but not to you.
- Prioritise high-authority link-building targets.
- Uncover gaps in your backlink strategy quickly.
📌 Related Tool: Backlink Profile Analysis
While you are in the same section, you may also find the Backlink Profile Analysis tool useful. It sits alongside the other backlink tools under Header apps-grid icon → More Features → Backlinks (Backlink Research page). Use it to get a full picture of your own site's existing link profile, including referring domains, anchor text distribution, and link authority metrics.
⚠️ Why Older Instructions May Not Match
Search Atlas periodically updates the platform interface to improve usability. If you are following a video tutorial, a blog post, or documentation that predates July 2026, the navigation path described there may point to a location that no longer exists or has been renamed. Always refer to this article or the in-platform search for the most up-to-date directions.
💡 Tips for Finding Tools Quickly
- Use the platform's built-in search bar at the top of the interface to search for any tool by name if you are ever unsure where it is located.
- Bookmark the direct URL for tools you use frequently to avoid re-navigating each session.
- Check the More Features section via the header apps-grid icon → More Features whenever a tool you knew previously seems to have moved — it consolidates many specialised features in one place.
🆘 Still Cannot Find It?
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