Spam Score
01 Definition
Spam Score meaning: Moz's percentage estimate of how likely a site is to be penalized or spammy.
Spam Score is a Moz metric shown as a percentage from 1 to 100 percent, estimating how many features a site shares with sites that have been penalized. A higher score flags more risk signals. It is a Moz prediction, not a Google verdict, so a high score does not confirm any penalty.
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Why it matters
How Spam Score fits the work
It offers a fast way to screen link prospects and spot risky domains in your own backlink profile before deciding whether to act.
In context
A potential link partner had a Spam Score of 62 percent, so the team checked its links manually before deciding to pass.
Practical note
A high Spam Score signals correlation, not proof of harm; legitimate sites sometimes score high. Review flagged domains manually before disavowing anything.