# Is Ahrefs still around? (2026) - Verdict

**Yes. Ahrefs is live and price-verified as of Sep 8, 2026.**

Category: AI SEO Tools

- Status: alive
- Lowest paid plan: $29/mo
- Free tier: yes (permanent)
- Verified: Sep 8, 2026 · price source: https://ahrefs.com/pricing

## What it is

Ahrefs is known for its large backlink index and covers keyword research, rank tracking, site audits, and content analysis. Recent AI features include an AI Content Helper, Brand Radar for tracking mentions across AI answer engines, and tracked AI prompts bundled into paid plans. Pricing runs from a low-cost Starter plan up to Enterprise, with a limited free account plus free Webmaster Tools.
Sources: ahrefs.com (https://ahrefs.com/pricing)

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## FAQ

### Is Ahrefs shutting down?
There is no official sunset announcement for Ahrefs as of Sep 8, 2026. It is reachable and price-verified; a "dead" status is set only by a human.

### How much does Ahrefs cost?
Its lowest paid plan starts at $29/mo (verified Sep 8, 2026); the price links to the vendor's live pricing page as its source.

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