Backlinks List vs Meta Explorer

Helps discover SEO meta tags, not a backlink repository.

Side by side

What it is: Backlinks List:A curated database of 597 high-authority backlinks with details on domain authority, dofollow status and acquisition instructions.; Meta Explorer:Meta Explorer is a free Chrome extension that shows SEO meta tags and on-page SEO issues instantly without clicks.
Best for: Backlinks List:Curated high-authority backlink lists; Meta Explorer:Zero-click on-page SEO inspection
Who it’s for: Backlinks List:Webmasters and SEO practitioners looking for link-building opportunities.; Meta Explorer:Web developers, SEO specialists, and marketers who need quick meta data while browsing.
Pricing: Backlinks List:Paid; Meta Explorer:Free
DevHunt upvotes: Backlinks List:0; Meta Explorer:11
Launched on DevHunt: Backlinks List:Jan 2026; Meta Explorer:May 2024

Curated backlink list. Manually compiled list of 597 premium backlinks with domain authority and type.
Detailed backlink info. Shows dofollow/nofollow, free or paid, link propensity and how to obtain each link.
Filters by authority. Sort backlinks by domain authority ranges (90+, 80+, etc.).
SEO guide. Includes a starter guide and 12 link-building strategies to grow domain authority.
Lifetime updates. Premium users receive ongoing updates to keep links working.
Free access via contribution. Contribute a high-quality backlink to earn free premium access.

Zero-click meta view. Pin the extension to stay open across page refreshes and view meta tags without any clicks.
On-page SEO issue detection. Shows SEO issues with severity tags to help prioritize fixes.
Modern, clean UI. Pleasant interface designed for easy consumption of meta information.
Single Page App support. Automatically refreshes data on SPA navigation without reloading the extension.
Persistent pinning. Keeps the panel visible while you browse, eliminating the need to reopen it.

Based on each tool's website and DevHunt data. Details may change; check the official sites.