Definition
Link Detox Risk (DTOXRISK) is a metric developed by LinkResearchTools (LRT) that evaluates the penalty risk associated with each backlink in a link profile. The score classifies each link into three risk levels: low (green), medium (yellow), and high (red). The algorithm analyzes over 25 criteria for each link, including spam signals, source domain history, topical relevance, anchor text, and compliance with Google's guidelines. Link Detox Risk is the go-to tool for preparing a link disavow file and protecting against negative SEO. It is particularly useful after a Penguin penalty or during a preventive backlink profile audit.
Key Points
- Evaluates penalty risk for each backlink using over 25 criteria
- Three-level classification: low (green), medium (yellow), high (red)
- The go-to tool for preparing Google link disavow files
Practical Examples
Preparing a disavow file
After a traffic drop, Link Detox analysis reveals 120 backlinks at high risk. A disavow file is submitted to Google Search Console to neutralize these toxic links.
Post-campaign monitoring
After a link building campaign on LemmiLink, a Link Detox audit confirms all new links are at low risk, validating the quality of placements.
Frequently Asked Questions
LinkResearchTools is recognized as one of the most reliable tools for link toxicity analysis. However, no tool can predict with certainty what Google will consider spam. It is recommended to cross-reference Link Detox with other metrics (Moz Spam Score, Majestic Trust Flow) for informed decisions.
LinkResearchTools offers plans starting at 449 EUR/month for agencies. One-time audits are possible but remain a significant investment. For sites that have suffered a penalty, it is often an essential investment.
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Last updated: 2026-02-07