Data study · July 2026
Guest post cost in 2026: $251 median.
Every figure on this page is computed from 45,136 live guest post listings on the CiteMP marketplace, refreshed with the data. No estimates, no surveys.
Median guest post
$251
Typical range (25–75%)
$190–$436
Link insert median
$195
Listings analyzed
45,136
Authority sets the price.
Median guest post price by ahrefs domain rating. A DR 60+ placement costs 2.5x a sub-20 one.
median $503 · 4,088 listings
median $240 · 12,921 listings
median $282 · 16,936 listings
median $202 · 11,191 listings
Guest post prices by niche
Main category · minimum 150 listings
| Niche | Listings | Median price | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate | 659 | $402 | $402 |
| Sports | 2,515 | $380 | $737 |
| Casino & Gambling | 772 | $352 | $730 |
| Travel | 2,226 | $342 | $541 |
| Finance | 1,534 | $310 | $604 |
| Automotive | 703 | $310 | $520 |
| Environment | 239 | $293 | $436 |
| Jobs & Careers | 289 | $276 | $450 |
| Beauty & Personal Care | 365 | $268 | $450 |
| Pets & Animals | 374 | $261 | $436 |
| Gaming | 1,244 | $261 | $486 |
| News & Media | 12,815 | $251 | $422 |
| Education | 1,594 | $240 | $380 |
| Entertainment | 3,142 | $240 | $394 |
| Business | 2,327 | $240 | $415 |
| Lifestyle | 2,846 | $240 | $436 |
| Food & Drinks | 1,162 | $240 | $408 |
| Health & Wellness | 1,352 | $240 | $380 |
| Adult | 373 | $240 | $370 |
| Law & Government | 336 | $239 | $363 |
| Technology | 4,100 | $237 | $352 |
| Fashion & Style | 899 | $237 | $363 |
| Home & Garden | 1,770 | $237 | $359 |
| Arts & Crafts | 613 | $237 | $352 |
| Parenting | 316 | $237 | $282 |
| Spirituality & Faith | 245 | $205 | $268 |
Browse any niche live in the GEO links marketplace.
What moves the price
Writing included?
3%
of guest post offers include the article. Median $240 with writing, $289 without.
Priciest countries (median)
- Japan$604
- Bulgaria$548
- Finland$503
- Norway$486
- Belgium$436
Cheapest countries (median)
- Bangladesh$180
- Pakistan$180
- Indonesia$190
- Canada$190
- Malaysia$190
Full country table in link building costs by country.
Quick answers
How much does a guest post cost in 2026?
The median guest post costs $251 across 45,136 live listings. Half fall between $190 and $436.
Are guest posts more expensive than link inserts?
Yes. Median $251 versus $195 for a link insert, since a guest post adds a full new article.
Does the price include writing the article?
Usually not. Only 3% include writing: median $240 with, $289 without.
Methodology
- Source. 45,136 live guest post listings on our marketplace, July 2026, priced as buyers pay.
- Method. Medians, not averages, with minimum sample sizes on every cut.
- Refresh. Figures recompute automatically when the inventory data updates.
Citing this data
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