{"id":12495,"date":"2025-03-05T23:45:49","date_gmt":"2025-03-05T23:45:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/05\/4-similarweb-alternatives-for-better-competitor-research\/"},"modified":"2025-03-05T23:45:49","modified_gmt":"2025-03-05T23:45:49","slug":"4-similarweb-alternatives-for-better-competitor-research","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/05\/4-similarweb-alternatives-for-better-competitor-research\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Similarweb Alternatives for Better Competitor Research"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Similarweb is powerful for digital intelligence. But like any tool, it has limitations.<\/p>\n<p>You might want deeper insights into your competitors\u2019 content strategies. Or need more reliable data for SEO planning. Or you\u2019re simply looking for a more affordable solution.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve spent months testing and researching the best Similarweb alternatives to see how they compare.<\/p>\n<p>Four tools stand out as replacements.<\/p>\n<p>This guide covers the top options for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Market trends<\/li>\n<li>Advanced SEO analysis<\/li>\n<li>Ad intelligence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/05\/4-similarweb-alternatives-for-better-competitor-research\/#Similarweb_Limitations\" >Similarweb Limitations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/05\/4-similarweb-alternatives-for-better-competitor-research\/#Similarweb_Alternatives_at_a_Glance\" >Similarweb Alternatives at a Glance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/05\/4-similarweb-alternatives-for-better-competitor-research\/#Semrush_Trends\" >Semrush .Trends<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/05\/4-similarweb-alternatives-for-better-competitor-research\/#Traffic_Analytics\" >Traffic Analytics<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/05\/4-similarweb-alternatives-for-better-competitor-research\/#Evaluate_On-Site_Engagement\" >Evaluate On-Site Engagement<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/05\/4-similarweb-alternatives-for-better-competitor-research\/#Analyze_Website_Traffic_Sources\" >Analyze Website Traffic Sources<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/05\/4-similarweb-alternatives-for-better-competitor-research\/#Map_Out_the_Traffic_Journey\" >Map Out the Traffic Journey<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/05\/4-similarweb-alternatives-for-better-competitor-research\/#Discover_Top-Performing_Pages\" >Discover Top-Performing Pages<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/05\/4-similarweb-alternatives-for-better-competitor-research\/#Market_Explorer\" >Market Explorer<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/05\/4-similarweb-alternatives-for-better-competitor-research\/#Get_a_Market_Summary\" >Get a Market Summary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/05\/4-similarweb-alternatives-for-better-competitor-research\/#Analyze_Audience_Insights\" >Analyze Audience Insights<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/05\/4-similarweb-alternatives-for-better-competitor-research\/#Strengths_Limitations\" >Strengths &amp; Limitations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/05\/4-similarweb-alternatives-for-better-competitor-research\/#Ahrefs_Site_Explorer\" >Ahrefs Site Explorer<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/05\/4-similarweb-alternatives-for-better-competitor-research\/#View_Your_Competitors_Top_Pages\" >View Your Competitors\u2019 Top Pages<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/05\/4-similarweb-alternatives-for-better-competitor-research\/#Review_the_Site_Structures_of_Your_Competitors\" >Review the Site Structures of Your Competitors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/05\/4-similarweb-alternatives-for-better-competitor-research\/#Strengths_Limitations-2\" >Strengths &amp; Limitations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/05\/4-similarweb-alternatives-for-better-competitor-research\/#Serpstat\" >Serpstat<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/05\/4-similarweb-alternatives-for-better-competitor-research\/#Analyze_Any_Sites_SEO\" >Analyze Any Site\u2019s SEO<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/05\/4-similarweb-alternatives-for-better-competitor-research\/#Spy_on_Competitors_PPC_Campaigns\" >Spy on Competitors\u2019 PPC Campaigns<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/05\/4-similarweb-alternatives-for-better-competitor-research\/#Strengths_Limitations-3\" >Strengths &amp; Limitations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/05\/4-similarweb-alternatives-for-better-competitor-research\/#Exploding_Topics\" >Exploding Topics<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/05\/4-similarweb-alternatives-for-better-competitor-research\/#Discover_Emerging_Trends_Before_They_Peak\" >Discover Emerging Trends Before They Peak<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/05\/4-similarweb-alternatives-for-better-competitor-research\/#Spot_Trends_12_Months_Before_They_Take_Off\" >Spot Trends 12+ Months Before They Take Off<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/05\/4-similarweb-alternatives-for-better-competitor-research\/#Strengths_Limitations-4\" >Strengths &amp; Limitations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/05\/4-similarweb-alternatives-for-better-competitor-research\/#Match_Your_Similarweb_Alternative_to_Your_Growth_Stage\" >Match Your Similarweb Alternative to Your Growth Stage<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Similarweb_Limitations\"><\/span>Similarweb Limitations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While Similarweb excels at competitor intelligence, it might not fit everyone.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some key limitations:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__visual-chart backlinko-image\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Similarweb \u2013 Limitations\" alt=\"Similarweb \u2013 Limitations\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.65857142857143\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/similarweb-limitations.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Limited SEO and <a title=\"Free Keyword Research Tool by Backlinko\" href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/tools\/keyword\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">keyword research<\/a> features:<\/strong> It lacks in-depth keyword rankings, SERP tracking, and <a title=\"What Are Backlinks in SEO? &amp; Why You Need Them\" href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/hub\/seo\/backlinks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">backlink<\/a> analysis, making it less effective for SEO professionals<\/li>\n<li><strong>Limited keyword and backlink databases:<\/strong> Similarweb\u2019s databases are smaller compared to its competitors like Semrush and Ahrefs<\/li>\n<li><strong>Limited traffic source breakdown:<\/strong> It doesn\u2019t show a detailed breakdown of where the website gets traffic from (e.g., organic search, social media, referrals, email, etc.)<\/li>\n<li><strong>No granular audience demographics:<\/strong> Unlike some alternatives, Similarweb lacks detailed demographic breakdowns, such as income level or interests, that could help with audience targeting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Similarweb_Alternatives_at_a_Glance\"><\/span>Similarweb Alternatives at a Glance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before I review each tool in detail, here\u2019s a quick comparison of the best Similarweb alternatives:<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table class=\"table table-primary table-striped table-hover\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\"><\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Best for<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Standout Feature<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Price Starts at<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"strong\" scope=\"row\" data-before=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/similarweb-alternatives#semrush-trends\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Semrush .Trends<\/a><\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Best for\">Getting a detailed overview of competitors\u2019 digital strategy<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Standout Feature\">Comprehensive traffic source analysis and traffic journeys<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Price Starts at\">$428.95 per month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"strong\" scope=\"row\" data-before=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/similarweb-alternatives#ahrefs-site-explorer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ahrefs Site Explorer<\/a><\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Best for\">SEO and backlink analysis<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Standout Feature\">In-depth keyword research, competitor content tracking<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Price Starts at\">$129 per month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"strong\" scope=\"row\" data-before=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/similarweb-alternatives#serpstat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Serpstat<\/a><\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Best for\">Budget-friendly SEO and PPC analysis<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Standout Feature\">Keyword gap analysis, competitor PPC insights<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Price Starts at\">$59 per month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"strong\" scope=\"row\" data-before=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/similarweb-alternatives#exploding-topics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Exploding Topics<\/a><\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Best for\">Discovering emerging trends before they peak<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Standout Feature\">AI-powered trend forecasting, 12+ months of predictions<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Price Starts at\">Free plan available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Semrush_Trends\"><\/span>Semrush .Trends<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Best for marketers who want detailed competitor intelligence and market trends<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Pricing:<\/strong> $139.95 (Semrush Pro plan) + $289 (.Trends add-on) = $428.95 per month<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Semrush.Trends\" alt=\"Semrush.Trends\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.84142857142857\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/semrush-trends.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<p><a title=\"The Semrush .Trends Portal - Your Source for All Things .Trends\" href=\"https:\/\/www.semrush.com\/trends\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Semrush .Trends<\/a> helps you spy on your competitors\u2019 traffic and uncover hidden market opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>It shows you how much traffic your competitors get, where that traffic comes from, and how engaged their visitors are.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, you can use Market Explorer to spot emerging industry trends before your competition.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why consider Semrush .Trends over Similarweb?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s take a glance:<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table class=\"table table-primary table-striped table-hover\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\"><\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Semrush<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Similarweb<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"strong\" scope=\"row\" data-before=\"\">Primary Focus<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Semrush\">Competitor intelligence and SEO analysis<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Similarweb\">Competitor intelligence and general market research<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"strong\" scope=\"row\" data-before=\"\">Traffic Source Breakdown<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Semrush\">Detailed insights into specific channels<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Similarweb\">More generalized traffic source analysis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"strong\" scope=\"row\" data-before=\"\">Keyword Database<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Semrush\"><a title=\"Statistics | Semrush\" href=\"https:\/\/www.semrush.com\/stats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">26 billion keywords<\/a><\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Similarweb\"><a title=\"Keyword Research Tools for SEO &amp; PPC | Similarweb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.similarweb.com\/corp\/marketing\/keyword-research\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">5 billion keywords<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"strong\" scope=\"row\" data-before=\"\">Backlink Database<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Semrush\">43 trillion backlinks<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Similarweb\"><a title=\"Backlinks Overview\" href=\"https:\/\/support.similarweb.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/16551030715549-Backlinks-Overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3.6 trillion backlinks<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"strong\" scope=\"row\" data-before=\"\">Who\u2019s It for?<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Semrush\">Digital marketers, SEO professionals, business strategists<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Similarweb\">Market researchers, businesses, or investors analyzing industries<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>Here are the key features included in .Trends:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Traffic_Analytics\"><\/span>Traffic Analytics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a title=\"Check Website Traffic In One Click | Traffic Analytics | Semrush\" href=\"https:\/\/www.semrush.com\/analytics\/traffic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Traffic Analytics<\/a> shows you your competitors\u2019 traffic and where it comes from.<\/p>\n<p>It also reveals useful <a title=\"How to Measure SEO Performance &amp; Results\" href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/hub\/seo\/seo-results\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SEO performance<\/a> metrics, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Total monthly traffic<\/li>\n<li>Top traffic sources<\/li>\n<li>Best-performing content<\/li>\n<li>Visitor engagement metrics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And you\u2019ll get detailed insights into <a title=\"Free Website Traffic Checker \ud83d\udd75\ufe0f\u200d\u2642\ufe0f\" href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/tools\/website-traffic-checker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">website traffic<\/a> and visitor behavior that\u2019ll help you refine your marketing strategy.<\/p>\n<p>Let me show you how to use Traffic Analytics to spy on your competition.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Evaluate_On-Site_Engagement\"><\/span>Evaluate On-Site Engagement<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Metrics like pages per visit, average visit duration, and bounce rate give you a snapshot of what happens when visitors land on the site.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Traffic Analytics \u2013 Backlinko \u2013 Overview\" alt=\"Traffic Analytics \u2013 Backlinko \u2013 Overview\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.45428571428571\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/traffic-analytics-backlinko-overview.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<p>Here\u2019s what these metrics tell you about your competition:<\/p>\n<p>A high bounce rate means most visitors leave without exploring other pages. This often happens when:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The content doesn\u2019t match what visitors were searching for<\/li>\n<li>Pages take too long to load<\/li>\n<li>The site isn\u2019t mobile-friendly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>On the flip side, when you see a high average visit duration and multiple pages per visit, it usually means:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Their content keeps readers engaged<\/li>\n<li>They\u2019ve built effective content funnels<\/li>\n<li>Their site navigation makes it easy to explore more content<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Analyze_Website_Traffic_Sources\"><\/span>Analyze Website Traffic Sources<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Go to the \u201c<strong>Traffic Journey<\/strong>\u201d tab to understand where your competitors\u2019 website visitors are coming from and which channels are driving the most traffic. For example, organic search, paid search, social, or referrals.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Traffic Analytics \u2013 Backlinko \u2013 Traffic Channels\" alt=\"Traffic Analytics \u2013 Backlinko \u2013 Traffic Channels\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.63428571428571\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/traffic-analytics-backlinko-traffic-channels.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<p>What do these metrics mean?<\/p>\n<p>If you see most of their traffic comes from organic search (like in the screenshot above), you\u2019ve struck gold. This usually means:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>They\u2019ve built a solid foundation of SEO-optimized content<\/li>\n<li>They\u2019re targeting the right keywords for your industry<\/li>\n<li>They\u2019re not overly dependent on paid traffic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"sc-quote alert blue-box font-georgia type-normal transparent-img-bg\">\n<div class=\"media\">\n<figure class=\"sc-picture media-left hidden-sm-down\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/icon-tip.png\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"| Craig Hordlow\">        <\/figure>\n<div class=\"media-body\">\n<blockquote class=\"sc-quote\">\n<p><strong>Pro tip:<\/strong> Pay special attention to competitors maintaining steady organic traffic growth. These are the ones whose SEO strategies you\u2019ll want to study and adapt for your own site.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"media\">\n<figure class=\"sc-picture media-left hidden-md-up\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/icon-tip.png\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"| Craig Hordlow\">                <\/figure>\n<p>                                <cite class=\"sc-name media-body media-middle\"><br \/>\n                                    <\/cite>\n            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Map_Out_the_Traffic_Journey\"><\/span>Map Out the Traffic Journey<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The Traffic Journey report is like a GPS for your competitors\u2019 visitors. It tracks their exact path before and after they land on the site.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s what different traffic patterns reveal:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pattern #1:<\/strong> When you see visitors flowing from Google \u2192 Your competitor \u2192 Stripe (or other payment processors), you\u2019ve found a winning formula:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Their content matches search intent perfectly (thanks to a solid <a title=\"How to Create an Effective SEO Strategy\" href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/seo-strategy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SEO strategy<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>They\u2019ve built a high-converting <a title=\"High-Converting Sales Funnel Template\" href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/templates\/marketing\/sales-funnel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sales funnel<\/a><\/li>\n<li>They\u2019re turning organic traffic into customers<br \/>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot mt-1 backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Traffic Analytics \u2013 Traffic Journey \u2013 Styleseat\" alt=\"Traffic Analytics \u2013 Traffic Journey \u2013 Styleseat\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.61\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/traffic-analytics-traffic-journey-styleseat.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Pattern #2:<\/strong> Notice lots of visitors bouncing back to <a title=\"Google\" href=\"http:\/\/google.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google.com<\/a>? That\u2019s a red flag indicating:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The content isn\u2019t delivering what visitors want<\/li>\n<li>There might be technical issues causing frustration<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019ve spotted a gap you can fill with better content<br \/>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot mt-1 backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Traffic Analytics \u2013 Traffic Journey \u2013 Fresha\" alt=\"Traffic Analytics \u2013 Traffic Journey \u2013 Fresha\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.61142857142857\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/traffic-analytics-traffic-journey-fresha.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Discover_Top-Performing_Pages\"><\/span>Discover Top-Performing Pages<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Navigate to the \u201c<strong>Top Pages<\/strong>\u201d tab to identify which pages on a competitor\u2019s site drive the most traffic.<\/p>\n<p>These top pages reveal what resonates most with their audience. This offers inspiration for your <a title=\"What Is a Content Strategy?\" href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/hub\/content\/content-strategy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">content strategy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Traffic Analytics \u2013 Backlinko \u2013 Top Pages\" alt=\"Traffic Analytics \u2013 Backlinko \u2013 Top Pages\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.72285714285714\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/traffic-analytics-backlinko-top-pages.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<p>Let\u2019s say you run a personal finance blog. You might discover that NerdWallet\u2019s most-visited pages are their:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mortgage calculator tools<\/li>\n<li>Credit card comparison guides<\/li>\n<li>Student loan refinancing reviews<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This tells you three things:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>What type of content your audience want (interactive tools and comparison guides)<\/li>\n<li>Which topics drive the most traffic (mortgages, credit cards, student loans)<\/li>\n<li>Where to focus your content strategy for maximum impact<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Market_Explorer\"><\/span>Market Explorer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Market Explorer helps you evaluate your market size and track up to 100 competitors at once.<\/p>\n<p>The tool shows you who\u2019s leading your industry, who\u2019s growing fast, and detailed insights about your target audience\u2019s demographics and behavior.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Semrush \u2013 Market Explorer\" alt=\"Semrush \u2013 Market Explorer\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.62285714285714\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/semrush-market-explorer.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<p>Here\u2019s what you can do with Market Explorer:<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_a_Market_Summary\"><\/span>Get a Market Summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The Market Summary dashboard shows you a snapshot of your chosen industry.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s say you\u2019re just starting a business in the travel and tourism industry. This dashboard gives you the key metrics to evaluate the market and plan your strategy effectively:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Market Explorer \u2013 Travel &amp; Tourism \u2013 Overview\" alt=\"Market Explorer \u2013 Travel &amp; Tourism \u2013 Overview\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.61\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/market-explorer-travel-and-tourism-overview.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<p>Here\u2019s what the key metrics on this dashboard mean:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Market consolidation:<\/strong> Shows if a few big players dominate your market (high consolidation) or if it\u2019s spread across many smaller sites (low consolidation)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Market domains:<\/strong> How many active websites compete in your space<\/li>\n<li><strong>Market traffic:<\/strong> How many monthly visitors the entire industry gets (and whether it\u2019s growing or shrinking)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Market traffic cost:<\/strong> How much you\u2019d need to spend on ads to get the same traffic volume<\/li>\n<li><strong>Market size:<\/strong> Two key numbers that matter:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Total Addressable Market (TAM):<\/strong> Your maximum possible audience size (example: \u201call online shoppers\u201d)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Serviceable Available Market (SAM):<\/strong> The audience you can realistically reach (example: \u201conline shoppers in your country\u201d)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Analyze_Audience_Insights\"><\/span>Analyze Audience Insights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The Audience section provides a detailed breakdown of your industry\u2019s demographics, socioeconomic data, and behavioral trends.<\/p>\n<p>These insights help you understand your target audience on a deeper level. This will allow you to tailor your marketing strategies to their specific needs and preferences.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Market Explorer \u2013 Travel &amp; Tourism \u2013 Audience\" alt=\"Market Explorer \u2013 Travel &amp; Tourism \u2013 Audience\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.55428571428571\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/market-explorer-travel-and-tourism-audience.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<p>Market Explorer even shows detailed audience socioeconomic data. For instance, their employment status, education level, and household income and size.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Market Explorer \u2013 Travel &amp; Tourism \u2013 Audience \u2013 Socioeconomics\" alt=\"Market Explorer \u2013 Travel &amp; Tourism \u2013 Audience \u2013 Socioeconomics\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.67428571428571\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/market-explorer-travel-and-tourism-audience-socioeconomics.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<p>You\u2019ll also see an overview of your audience\u2019s additional interests. And what social media they use the most.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Market Explorer \u2013 Travel &amp; Tourism \u2013 Audience \u2013 Interests &amp; Social media\" alt=\"Market Explorer \u2013 Travel &amp; Tourism \u2013 Audience \u2013 Interests &amp; Social media\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.81714285714286\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/market-explorer-travel-and-tourism-audience-interests-and-social-media.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strengths_Limitations\"><\/span>Strengths &amp; Limitations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table class=\"table table-primary table-striped table-hover\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\">Strengths<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Limitations<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td scope=\"row\" data-before=\"Strengths\">Understand where competitors get engagement from (organic search, social media, email, ads)<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Limitations\">No mobile app intelligence<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td scope=\"row\" data-before=\"Strengths\">Tailored for SEO intelligence as it\u2019s an all-in-one SEO platform<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Limitations\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-quote alert blue-box font-georgia type-normal transparent-img-bg\">\n<div class=\"media\">\n<figure class=\"sc-picture media-left hidden-sm-down\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/icon-further-reading.png\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"| Craig Hordlow\">        <\/figure>\n<div class=\"media-body\">\n<blockquote class=\"sc-quote\">\n<p><strong>Further reading:<\/strong> <a title=\"Semrush Review: My #1 Choice for SEO Success for 2025\" href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/semrush-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Semrush Review: My #1 Choice for SEO Success<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"media\">\n<figure class=\"sc-picture media-left hidden-md-up\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/icon-further-reading.png\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"| Craig Hordlow\">                <\/figure>\n<p>                                <cite class=\"sc-name media-body media-middle\"><br \/>\n                                    <\/cite>\n            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ahrefs_Site_Explorer\"><\/span>Ahrefs Site Explorer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Best for SEO professionals looking to analyze competitors\u2019 organic traffic<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Pricing:<\/strong> Starting at $129 per month<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Ahrefs \u2013 Site Explorer\" alt=\"Ahrefs \u2013 Site Explorer\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.62285714285714\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ahrefs-site-explorer.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<p><a title=\"Site Explorer - Competitive Analysis Tool For SEO\" href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/site-explorer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ahrefs\u2019 Site Explorer<\/a> is an SEO-focused alternative to Similarweb. It provides detailed insights into competitors\u2019 organic traffic and SEO strategies.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why should you consider Ahrefs\u2019 Site Explorer over Similarweb?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s the high-level feature comparison:<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table class=\"table table-primary table-striped table-hover\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\"><\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Ahrefs<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Similarweb<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"strong\" scope=\"row\" data-before=\"\">Primary Focus<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Ahrefs\">SEO and backlink analysis<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Similarweb\">Competitor intelligence and general market research<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"strong\" scope=\"row\" data-before=\"\">Traffic Source Breakdown<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Ahrefs\">Organic and paid traffic insights<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Similarweb\">More generalized traffic source analysis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"strong\" scope=\"row\" data-before=\"\">Keyword Database<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Ahrefs\"><a title=\"Bringing big data to Marketing and SEO professionals\" href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/big-data\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">28.7 billion keywords<\/a><\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Similarweb\"><a title=\"Keyword Research Tools for SEO &amp; PPC | Similarweb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.similarweb.com\/corp\/marketing\/keyword-research\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">5 billion keywords<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"strong\" scope=\"row\" data-before=\"\">Backlink Database<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Ahrefs\">35 trillion backlinks<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Similarweb\"><a title=\"Backlinks Overview\" href=\"https:\/\/support.similarweb.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/16551030715549-Backlinks-Overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3.6 trillion backlinks<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"strong\" scope=\"row\" data-before=\"\">Who\u2019s It for?<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Ahrefs\">SEOs and content marketers analyzing SEO competition<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Similarweb\">Market researchers, businesses, or investors analyzing industries<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>Now, let\u2019s review the key features Ahrefs Site Explorer offers.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"View_Your_Competitors_Top_Pages\"><\/span>View Your Competitors\u2019 Top Pages<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Site Explorer lets you identify the highest-value content on your competitor\u2019s website. Plus, the top organic keywords driving that traffic.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Ahrefs \u2013 Exploding Topics \u2013 Top Pages\" alt=\"Ahrefs \u2013 Exploding Topics \u2013 Top Pages\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.95714285714286\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ahrefs-explodingtopics-top-pages.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<p>Use these insights to replicate their success.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s say you\u2019re running a personal finance blog that competes with NerdWallet. You can analyze their top-performing pages to spot content opportunities.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Ahrefs \u2013 Nerd Wallet \u2013 Top Pages\" alt=\"Ahrefs \u2013 Nerd Wallet \u2013 Top Pages\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.72428571428571\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ahrefs-nerdwallet-top-pages.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<p>In this example, the mortgage rates page is one of the most visited. This means that \u201ccurrent mortgage rates\u201d is a high-demand topic worth covering on your website.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Review_the_Site_Structures_of_Your_Competitors\"><\/span>Review the Site Structures of Your Competitors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Ahrefs\u2019 Site Structure feature shows a <a title=\"How to Setup an SEO-Friendly Website Architecture\" href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/hub\/seo\/architecture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">website\u2019s architecture<\/a> in a tree format with key SEO metrics across each section and subfolder.<\/p>\n<p>This helps you analyze how competitors organize their content and which sections attract the most traffic.<\/p>\n<p>For example, when you analyze one of your competitors, you can see:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Which content categories drive the most organic traffic (e.g., reviews, mortgage guides, or financial calculators)<\/li>\n<li>The traffic performance of individual pages and subfolders<\/li>\n<li>How much organic and paid traffic each section receives, pinpointing opportunities for content optimization<br \/>\n[missing-ss]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strengths_Limitations-2\"><\/span>Strengths &amp; Limitations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table class=\"table table-primary table-striped table-hover\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\">Strengths<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Limitations<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td scope=\"row\" data-before=\"Strengths\">Helps identify high-value content opportunities<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Limitations\">Less emphasis on broader market research<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td scope=\"row\" data-before=\"Strengths\">Have a look at competitors\u2019 site architecture<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Limitations\">No data on your competitors\u2019 audience (age, location, interests, etc)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-quote alert blue-box font-georgia type-normal transparent-img-bg\">\n<div class=\"media\">\n<figure class=\"sc-picture media-left hidden-sm-down\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/icon-further-reading.png\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"| Craig Hordlow\">        <\/figure>\n<div class=\"media-body\">\n<blockquote class=\"sc-quote\">\n<p><strong>Further reading:<\/strong> <a title=\"7 Best Ahrefs Alternatives (Free and Paid)\" href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/ahrefs-alternatives\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">7 Best Ahrefs Alternatives (Free and Paid)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"media\">\n<figure class=\"sc-picture media-left hidden-md-up\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/icon-further-reading.png\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"| Craig Hordlow\">                <\/figure>\n<p>                                <cite class=\"sc-name media-body media-middle\"><br \/>\n                                    <\/cite>\n            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Serpstat\"><\/span>Serpstat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Best for SEOs and PPC advertisers looking for a budget-friendly tool for <a title=\"Free Competitor Analysis Tool (Analyze SEO &amp; PPC)\" href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/tools\/competitor-analysis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">competitor analysis<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Pricing:<\/strong> Starts at $59 per month; freemium version available<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Serpstat \u2013 Homepage\" alt=\"Serpstat \u2013 Homepage\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.74\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/01\/serpstat-homepage.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<p><a title=\"Serpstat\" href=\"https:\/\/serpstat.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Serpstat<\/a> is a budget-friendly SEO and PPC intelligence tool that analyzes competitors. It finds keyword opportunities and <a title=\"17 Ways to Improve SEO of Your Website\" href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/improve-your-seo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">improves search rankings<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why should you consider Serpstat over Similarweb?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s take a glance:<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table class=\"table table-primary table-striped table-hover\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\"><\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Serpstat<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Similarweb<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"strong\" scope=\"row\" data-before=\"\">Primary Focus<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Serpstat\">SEO and PPC competitor analysis<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Similarweb\">Competitor intelligence and general market research<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"strong\" scope=\"row\" data-before=\"\">Keyword Database<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Serpstat\"><a title=\"Keyword Research Tool \u25b7 Website Keyword Analysis\" href=\"https:\/\/serpstat.com\/keyword-research\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">7 billion keywords<\/a><\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Similarweb\"><a title=\"Keyword Research Tools for SEO &amp; PPC | Similarweb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.similarweb.com\/corp\/marketing\/keyword-research\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">5 billion keywords<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"strong\" scope=\"row\" data-before=\"\">Backlink Database<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Serpstat\"><a title=\"How To Stop Paying For Trash In The Backlink Index?\" href=\"https:\/\/serpstat.com\/blog\/comparing-backlink-databases-of-seo-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1.5 trillion backlinks<\/a><\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Similarweb\"><a title=\"Backlinks Overview\" href=\"https:\/\/support.similarweb.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/16551030715549-Backlinks-Overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3.6 trillion backlinks<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"strong\" scope=\"row\" data-before=\"\">Who\u2019s It for?<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Serpstat\">SEOs, content marketers, PPC advertisers<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Similarweb\">Market researchers, businesses or investors analyzing industries<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Analyze_Any_Sites_SEO\"><\/span>Analyze Any Site\u2019s SEO<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Imagine you run a high-end salon in Philadelphia and want to compete with top-ranking salons like Salon OKO.<\/p>\n<p>Serpstat\u2019s <strong>Site Analysis<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Competitors<\/strong> feature lets you compare multiple competitors side by side, showing common keywords and missing keywords.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Serpstat \u2013 Competitors\" alt=\"Serpstat \u2013 Competitors\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.52857142857143\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/12\/serpstat-competitors.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<p>But what do these metrics mean for you?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Common keywords<\/strong> are those you and your competitors rank for. This tells you:<\/p>\n<p>Who ranks higher, and where you need to improve.<\/p>\n<p>For example, if your competitor ranks #1 for a keyword while you\u2019re at #10, you may need to update your content.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Missing keywords<\/strong> are keywords your competitors rank for that you don\u2019t. This is an important insight because it can reveal:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>High-value content gaps and cover topics your competitors are already benefiting from<\/li>\n<li>New keyword opportunities, i.e., terms that are already proven to generate traffic in your industry<\/li>\n<li>Keywords that competitors dominate while your site doesn\u2019t show up at all, likely because of indexing issues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"sc-quote alert blue-box font-georgia type-normal transparent-img-bg\">\n<div class=\"media\">\n<figure class=\"sc-picture media-left hidden-sm-down\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/icon-further-reading.png\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"| Craig Hordlow\">        <\/figure>\n<div class=\"media-body\">\n<blockquote class=\"sc-quote\">\n<p><strong>Further reading:<\/strong> <a title=\"8 Top Keyword Research Tools for (Free &amp; Paid)\" href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/keyword-research-tools\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">8 Top Keyword Research Tools (Free &amp; Paid)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"media\">\n<figure class=\"sc-picture media-left hidden-md-up\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/icon-further-reading.png\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"| Craig Hordlow\">                <\/figure>\n<p>                                <cite class=\"sc-name media-body media-middle\"><br \/>\n                                    <\/cite>\n            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Then, for each competitor\u2019s domain, you can access detailed insights, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Domain overview report:<\/strong> Get a bird\u2019s-eye view of their SEO performance, including total organic traffic, keyword rankings, and estimated traffic value<\/li>\n<li><strong>Positions and keywords:<\/strong> See exactly which keywords they rank for, what position they\u2019re in, and how these rankings change over time<\/li>\n<li><strong>Top pages:<\/strong> Discover their highest-traffic content and the exact keywords driving visitors to each page (perfect for finding content gaps in your own strategy)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Backlink profile:<\/strong> Analyze where their backlinks come from, which pages get the most links, and how their link profile grows over time<\/li>\n<li><strong>Site audit:<\/strong> Peek under the hood at their technical SEO setup, including site structure, loading speed, and potential technical issues you can learn from<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Why do these insights matter?<\/p>\n<p>They let you reverse-engineer your competitors\u2019 success to improve your SEO strategy.<\/p>\n<p>And find high-authority sites linked to your competitors. Then, reach out to these websites for backlink opportunities.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-quote alert blue-box font-georgia type-normal transparent-img-bg\">\n<div class=\"media\">\n<figure class=\"sc-picture media-left hidden-sm-down\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/icon-further-reading.png\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"| Craig Hordlow\">        <\/figure>\n<div class=\"media-body\">\n<blockquote class=\"sc-quote\">\n<p><strong>Further reading:<\/strong> <a title=\"Link Building Strategies: The Complete List\" href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/link-building-strategies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Link Building Strategies: The Complete List<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"media\">\n<figure class=\"sc-picture media-left hidden-md-up\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/icon-further-reading.png\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"| Craig Hordlow\">                <\/figure>\n<p>                                <cite class=\"sc-name media-body media-middle\"><br \/>\n                                    <\/cite>\n            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spy_on_Competitors_PPC_Campaigns\"><\/span>Spy on Competitors\u2019 PPC Campaigns<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Serpstat\u2019s Ads Examples feature lets you analyze your competitors\u2019 paid search strategies. This helps you optimize your ad performance.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s what you can learn from these examples:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>See what\u2019s working for your competitors.<\/strong> Identify real ads competitors run and spot patterns in messaging, offers, and calls to action (CTAs).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Find best-performing keywords.<\/strong> View which keywords each competitor\u2019s ad ranks for to identify high-converting terms worth targeting.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Analyze landing page strategies.<\/strong> Discover where competitor ads direct users. Is it a homepage, a booking page, or a dedicated landing page?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Serpstat \u2013 Ads examples\" alt=\"Serpstat \u2013 Ads examples\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.71142857142857\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/serpstat-ads-examples.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strengths_Limitations-3\"><\/span>Strengths &amp; Limitations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table class=\"table table-primary table-striped table-hover\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\">Strengths<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Limitations<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td scope=\"row\" data-before=\"Strengths\">More budget-friendly than Similarweb or other alternatives<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Limitations\">Smaller keyword and backlink databases<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td scope=\"row\" data-before=\"Strengths\">Analyze competitors side by side<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Limitations\">Lacks multi-channel traffic data<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td scope=\"row\" data-before=\"Strengths\">Detailed PPC analysis lets you see ad examples that perform well for competitors<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Limitations\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-quote alert blue-box font-georgia type-normal transparent-img-bg\">\n<div class=\"media\">\n<figure class=\"sc-picture media-left hidden-sm-down\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/icon-further-reading.png\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"| Craig Hordlow\">        <\/figure>\n<div class=\"media-body\">\n<blockquote class=\"sc-quote\">\n<p><strong>Further reading:<\/strong> <a title=\"Serpstat Review: Is This SEO Tool Worth It?\" href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/serpstat-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Serpstat Review: Is This SEO Tool Worth It?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"media\">\n<figure class=\"sc-picture media-left hidden-md-up\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/icon-further-reading.png\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"| Craig Hordlow\">                <\/figure>\n<p>                                <cite class=\"sc-name media-body media-middle\"><br \/>\n                                    <\/cite>\n            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exploding_Topics\"><\/span>Exploding Topics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Best for entrepreneurs and marketers needing early trend insights to capitalize on emerging opportunities<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Pricing:<\/strong> Free (paid plans start at $39 per month)<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Exploding Topics \u2013 Homepage\" alt=\"Exploding Topics \u2013 Homepage\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.80571428571429\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/07\/exploding-topics-homepage.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<p><a title=\"Exploding Topics\" href=\"https:\/\/explodingtopics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Exploding Topics<\/a> is a market research and trend discovery tool that identifies emerging trends before they peak.<\/p>\n<p>While Similarweb focuses on existing competitors, Exploding Topics helps you spot rising trends before they take off. The tool analyzes search data, social media, and startup activity to identify tomorrow\u2019s opportunities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why is Exploding Topics better than Similarweb?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s take a glance:<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table class=\"table table-primary table-striped table-hover\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\"><\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Exploding Topics<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Similarweb<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"strong\" scope=\"row\" data-before=\"\">Primary Focus<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Exploding Topics\">Trend discovery and market opportunities<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Similarweb\">Competitor intelligence and market research<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"strong\" scope=\"row\" data-before=\"\">Trend Detection<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Exploding Topics\">AI-driven trend forecasting<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Similarweb\">Relies on historical industry data<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"strong\" scope=\"row\" data-before=\"\">Keyword Database<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Exploding Topics\">Identifies rising search trends<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Similarweb\">Tracks established search volume<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"strong\" scope=\"row\" data-before=\"\">Competitive Analysis<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Exploding Topics\">Limited, focused on macro trends<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Similarweb\">Detailed competitor insights<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"strong\" scope=\"row\" data-before=\"\">Who\u2019s It for?<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Exploding Topics\">Entrepreneurs, product developers, investors<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Similarweb\">Market researchers, large enterprises<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>Here are the key features included in Exploding Topics:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Discover_Emerging_Trends_Before_They_Peak\"><\/span>Discover Emerging Trends Before They Peak<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Exploding Topics analyzes <a title=\"Exploding Topics - Methodology\" href=\"https:\/\/explodingtopics.com\/methodology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">millions of data points<\/a> from search engines, social media, online discussions, and startup investments to identify growing trends.<\/p>\n<p>What does this mean for you?<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s say you have an affiliate blog selling home technology. You want to see what\u2019s trending to understand which products or keywords have rising demand before they become mainstream.<\/p>\n<p>Using Exploding Topics, you discover that \u201cwalking pads,\u201d compact treadmills designed for home offices, are rapidly gaining traction.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Exploding Topics \u2013 Walking Pad\" alt=\"Exploding Topics \u2013 Walking Pad\" data-aspect-ratio=\"0.92428571428571\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/explodingtopics-walking-pad.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<p>This early insight gives you three key advantages:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You can create content while competition is still low<\/li>\n<li>You can rank for keywords before they get expensive<\/li>\n<li>You can establish yourself as an authority before the trend peaks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In other words: you get more traffic with less effort by being first.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spot_Trends_12_Months_Before_They_Take_Off\"><\/span>Spot Trends 12+ Months Before They Take Off<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Exploding Topics\u2019 forecasting feature can position you as an early authority and rank faster in search.<\/p>\n<p>Imagine creating content around AI image enhancers.<\/p>\n<p>At first glance, it\u2019s hard to tell if the interest in AI-powered image tools will continue to grow or if it\u2019s just temporary hype.<\/p>\n<p>Instead of guessing, you check Exploding Topics\u2019 forecasting data. And see that the search volume for \u201cAI logo generator\u201d is expected to rise steadily.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__screenshot backlinko-image backlinko-has-border\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"AI Logo Generator\" alt=\"AI Logo Generator\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1.0057142857143\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ai-logo-generator.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<p>Knowing the keyword\u2019s popularity may rise gives you the confidence to take action early and secure organic traffic before the competition.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-quote alert blue-box font-georgia type-normal transparent-img-bg\">\n<div class=\"media\">\n<figure class=\"sc-picture media-left hidden-sm-down\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/icon-note.png\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"| Craig Hordlow\">        <\/figure>\n<div class=\"media-body\">\n<blockquote class=\"sc-quote\">\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Forecasting is available in Exploding Topics Pro, but you can test it with a 14-day trial for $1. After 14 days, Pro memberships start at $39 per month.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"media\">\n<figure class=\"sc-picture media-left hidden-md-up\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/06\/icon-note.png\" alt=\"| Craig Hordlow\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"| Craig Hordlow\">                <\/figure>\n<p>                                <cite class=\"sc-name media-body media-middle\"><br \/>\n                                    <\/cite>\n            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strengths_Limitations-4\"><\/span>Strengths &amp; Limitations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table class=\"table table-primary table-striped table-hover\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\">Strengths<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Limitations<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td scope=\"row\" data-before=\"Strengths\">Provides long-term trend growth insights<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Limitations\">Not focused on competitor intelligence<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td scope=\"row\" data-before=\"Strengths\">Predicts emerging trends before they peak<\/td>\n<td data-before=\"Limitations\">Doesn\u2019t show competitors\u2019 website traffic data<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Match_Your_Similarweb_Alternative_to_Your_Growth_Stage\"><\/span>Match Your Similarweb Alternative to Your Growth Stage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your business stage determines which tool you\u2019ll need.<\/p>\n<p>Just starting out? Exploding Topics gives you free baseline data to validate ideas.<\/p>\n<p>Ready to scale? Semrush .Trends reveals overlooked opportunities in your space.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"backlinko-image__visual-chart backlinko-image\">\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Match Your Similarweb Alternative to Your Growth Stage\" alt=\"Match Your Similarweb Alternative to Your Growth Stage\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1.0914285714286\" src=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/match-your-similarweb-alternative-to-your-growth-stage.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p><\/figure>\n<p>The right tool accelerates your market research. But knowing how to interpret the data is what drives real growth.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-quote alert blue-box font-georgia type-normal transparent-img-bg\">\n<div class=\"media\">\n<div class=\"media-body\">\n<blockquote class=\"sc-quote\">\n<p>Ready to turn market insights into sales? Our <a title=\"How to Do a Market Analysis for Your Business in 6 Steps\" href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/how-to-do-a-market-analysis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">proven market analysis framework<\/a> shows you exactly how to spot and capitalize on gaps your competitors are missing.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"media\">\n                                <cite class=\"sc-name media-body media-middle\"><br \/>\n                                    <\/cite>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/similarweb-alternatives\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">4 Similarweb Alternatives for Better Competitor Research<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Backlinko<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Similarweb is powerful for digital intelligence. But like any tool, it has limitations. 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