Dofollow / Nofollow Link Checker
Enter any URL to instantly see which links pass SEO value and which don't. Filter by dofollow, nofollow, ugc, sponsored, internal, or external.
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What Are Dofollow and Nofollow Links?
Every link on the web is either a dofollow or a nofollow link. This simple distinction has enormous implications for SEO.
A dofollow link is the default link type. When a search engine crawler encounters it, it follows the link and passes "link equity" (also called PageRank or link juice) from the originating page to the destination. Accumulating high-quality dofollow backlinks is one of the most powerful ways to improve your search rankings.
A nofollow link includes the rel="nofollow" attribute, which tells search engines not to pass link equity. In 2019 Google introduced two related values: rel="ugc" for user-generated content and rel="sponsored" for paid or affiliate links.
How to Use the Dofollow / Nofollow Link Checker
- Enter any URL – paste the full URL of the page you want to analyse, including the
https://prefix. - Click "Check Links" – our tool fetches the page and parses every anchor tag, reading the
relattribute. - Review the summary – see counts for dofollow, nofollow, ugc, sponsored, internal, and external links at a glance.
- Use filters – click any filter button (dofollow, nofollow, internal, etc.) to focus on a specific link category.
- Export to CSV – download the full results for offline analysis or to include in your SEO audit report.
8 Ways to Use This Tool in Your SEO Workflow
1. Verify Guest Post Link Quality
Before publishing a guest post, check the target site's existing external links. If most outbound links are nofollow, your backlink may not pass the equity you expect.
2. Audit Your Own Outbound Links
Run your key pages through the checker to see if you're accidentally passing PageRank to affiliate, sponsored, or untrusted sites. Add nofollow or sponsored attributes where needed.
3. Analyse Competitor Link Pages
Check competitor resource pages, link roundups, or partner pages to identify dofollow opportunities and understand how competitors distribute their link equity.
4. Validate Link Building Placements
After securing a placement through blogger outreach, check the live page to confirm your link is dofollow and that the rel attribute matches what was agreed.
5. Identify Internal Linking Gaps
Check your own pages to see how internal link equity flows. Pages with few internal dofollow links may be underpowered in Google's eyes.
6. Forum & Community Research
Check whether links in forums, Reddit, or community sites are nofollow or ugc. Most are, but some communities pass dofollow links that could be valuable.
7. Detect Nofollow Penalties
If a site suddenly adds nofollow to external links site-wide, any backlinks you have there may lose their SEO value. Regular monitoring helps you catch this early.
8. Pre-Pitch Research
Before pitching a site for a link, check how they handle outbound links. Sites that use dofollow links naturally are the most valuable outreach targets.
Dofollow vs Nofollow: SEO Impact at a Glance
| Property | Dofollow | Nofollow |
|---|---|---|
| Passes PageRank | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| Drives referral traffic | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Improves rankings directly | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| Rel attribute required | ❌ None needed | ✅ rel="nofollow" |
| Used for paid links | ❌ Should not be | ✅ rel="sponsored" |
| Used for UGC / comments | ❌ Not recommended | ✅ rel="ugc" |
| Counts in link profile | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes (brand value) |
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