How to show backlinks for specific pages only

Want to show backlinks for specific pages only.

I want backlinks hidden by default but to be shown by default for specific notes.

The Obsidian 1.8.0 changelog says “The ‘Show backlinks in document’ preference is now saved per file.” This sounds like what I need.

But when I use “Toggle Backlinks in Document,” it applies to all notes instead of just one.

In the Backlinks Core Plugin Settings, I have set “Show backlinks by default” to off. This setting being on or off does not seem to make difference.

Can someone confirm if this works as expected? What Am I doing wrong.

Toggle Backlinks in Document is per-note on my end in the Sandbox and my own vault. Here I’m pressing the hotkey for it as I move across the tab groups.

CleanShot 2025-03-13 at 14.07.08

Small laptop screen today so the clip is cut towards the bottom, apologies.


I’d try in the Sandbox vault and then all the troubleshooting guide to see if it’s a plugin or something causing the issue.