Dofollow – Nofollow Link Checker
Understanding the link profile of any page is essential for SEO and digital PR work. Dofollow links pass link equity (PageRank) to the destination page; nofollow links do not. Our Dofollow/Nofollow Link Checker lets you enter any URL and instantly see every link on the page categorised by follow status – giving you the information you need for link building decisions, competitor research, and site audits.
Why Use Our Dofollow/Nofollow Link Checker?
- Shows every link on a page with its dofollow or nofollow status.
- Includes the anchor text and destination URL for each link.
- Distinguishes between internal and external links.
- Useful for evaluating link-building opportunities and auditing your own site.
- Free with no account needed.
How to Use the Tool:
- Enter the URL of the page you want to analyse.
- Click “Check Links” to fetch and analyse the page.
- Review the full list of links with their follow status, anchor text, and destination.
- Filter by dofollow, nofollow, internal, or external as needed.
Dofollow - Nofollow Link Checker
When evaluating a potential link-building target, knowing the follow status of links on that page tells you whether a link placement will pass SEO value. When auditing your own site, checking internal link follow status helps ensure your link equity is being distributed as intended.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a dofollow link?
A dofollow link is a standard hyperlink that passes link equity (sometimes called PageRank or link juice) from the source page to the destination page. When a high-authority site links to your page with a dofollow link, it can positively affect your search rankings.
What is a nofollow link?
A nofollow link includes the rel=”nofollow” attribute, which tells search engines not to pass link equity to the destination. Nofollow links were introduced to combat spam and are commonly used on user-generated content, paid placements, and comment sections.
Are nofollow links worthless for SEO?
Not entirely. While nofollow links don’t pass PageRank directly, they can still drive referral traffic, increase brand visibility, and contribute to a natural-looking backlink profile. Google has also stated that nofollow is now treated as a “hint” rather than a directive, meaning some nofollow links may still have a minor influence on rankings.
What is the difference between nofollow, sponsored, and ugc attributes?
Google introduced two additional link attributes in 2019. rel=”sponsored” should be used for paid links and advertisements. rel=”ugc” (User Generated Content) should be used for links in comments and forums. rel=”nofollow” remains a general-purpose attribute for any link you don’t want to endorse. All three tell Google not to pass PageRank.