# Swap Backlinks

> A free reciprocal backlink exchange that runs over MCP: you list a site, it is paired blind with one in the same niche, each side puts one link on their own site, and both links are verified and re-checked.

Free to use. Optional Pro plan for more sites and earlier pairing; it never sells links or credits. No domain, URL or email of a partner is shown to anyone before both sides accept.

## Docs
- [Home](https://swapbacklinks.com/): What it is and how a swap goes
- [MCP and API docs](https://swapbacklinks.com/docs/mcp): Connect Claude Code, Cursor, Codex or Gemini CLI; every tool documented
- [Live numbers](https://swapbacklinks.com/live): Aggregate counts of sites, pairings and verified links, refreshed every few minutes
- [Ground rules](https://swapbacklinks.com/#rules): The house rules every site is held to
- [Changelog](https://swapbacklinks.com/changelog): What changed and when
- [Terms](https://swapbacklinks.com/terms): Terms of service
- [Privacy](https://swapbacklinks.com/privacy): What is stored and who else sees it
- [Refund policy](https://swapbacklinks.com/refund-policy): Pro plan refunds

## Machine-readable
- [Full description for LLMs](https://swapbacklinks.com/llms-full.txt): everything above in one file, with every tool and rule
- [AI usage policy](https://swapbacklinks.com/ai.txt): what AI systems may do with this site
- MCP endpoint: https://swapbacklinks.com/api/mcp (streamable HTTP; Bearer key optional for read-only tools)

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