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The Simplest Way to Check Link Types Online — For Free
If you’re working on SEO, link building, or guest posting, understanding the type of links you’re getting (or giving) is absolutely essential. That’s exactly where this tool comes in.
The Stay Digital Marketers Dofollow & Nofollow Link Checker scans any webpage URL and shows you every link along with its type — dofollow or nofollow — in seconds. No spreadsheets, no browser extensions, no complicated setup.
At Stay Digital Marketers, we offer a wide range of free SEO tools designed to help with link building, guest posting, and overall digital growth. This link checker is one of our most-used tools — built for marketers, bloggers, and SEO professionals who need fast, reliable answers.
Why it matters: Every link you earn or build either passes “link juice” to your site or it doesn’t. Checking this before you invest time in outreach can save you hours — and focus your energy where it actually counts for rankings.
What Is a Dofollow & Nofollow Link Checker?
A dofollow nofollow link checker is an online tool that reads the HTML source of any webpage and identifies the rel attribute on every link. It then tells you clearly whether each link is dofollow (passes SEO authority) or nofollow (blocked from passing authority).
Think of it like a traffic inspector for your backlinks. Instead of manually digging through page source code, you get a clean, organized report with one click.
It’s especially useful for:
- Checking if your guest post links are actually dofollow
- Auditing competitor link profiles
- Verifying links before and after publishing
- Understanding a page’s internal linking structure
Dofollow
Passes SEO Value ✓
Search engines follow these links and pass “link equity” (ranking power) to the linked page. These are the links every SEO professional wants.
Nofollow
Blocked from Passing Value ✗
A rel="nofollow" tag tells search engines not to pass ranking credit. Common in blog comments, paid ads, and some editorial links.
How Does the Dofollow Nofollow Link Checker Work?
The tool works by fetching the raw HTML of the URL you enter and parsing every <a> anchor tag on the page. It then reads the rel attribute of each link and classifies it.
Here’s what happens behind the scenes in three simple steps:
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Page Fetch
The tool sends a request to your target URL and retrieves the full HTML source code of that webpage.
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Link Extraction
Every anchor tag is identified and its destination URL, anchor text, and
relattribute are extracted. -
Classification & Report
Each link is labeled as dofollow, nofollow, ugc, or sponsored and presented in a clear, sortable results table.
The whole process typically takes just a few seconds — even for pages with hundreds of links. No technical knowledge needed on your end.
Dofollow vs. Nofollow Links — What Every SEO Needs to Know
When Google introduced the nofollow attribute in 2005, it changed the entire landscape of link building. Understanding the difference between these two link types is foundational SEO knowledge.
What Is a Dofollow Link?
By default, every link on the internet is a dofollow link — meaning it passes PageRank from the source page to the destination page. If there’s no rel attribute on a link, it’s dofollow by default.
Example: A news website linking naturally to your blog post = dofollow. Your domain gains authority.
What Is a Nofollow Link?
A nofollow link has rel="nofollow" added to its HTML. This tells Google: “I’m linking to this page, but don’t pass authority through this link.” It was originally created to combat comment spam.
Example: Wikipedia links, paid advertisements, and most blog comment links carry the nofollow attribute.
What About UGC and Sponsored?
In 2019, Google introduced rel="ugc" (User Generated Content) and rel="sponsored" (paid/affiliate links). Both behave similarly to nofollow for ranking purposes but give search engines richer context about why a link was placed.
Real-world tip: Don’t dismiss nofollow links entirely. They still bring traffic and build brand awareness. But when evaluating a guest post opportunity, knowing whether your link will be dofollow or nofollow is critical.
Why Should You Use This Link Checker?
Manual checking is slow and error-prone. Our tool eliminates the guesswork. Here’s why thousands of SEO professionals and bloggers rely on it:
- Instantly verify whether a backlink you earned is actually dofollow — before celebrating
- Save hours of manual HTML inspection across hundreds of pages
- Validate link placements after publishing guest posts or sponsored content
- Audit competitor pages to understand their internal and external linking strategy
- Identify nofollow-heavy pages during outreach — so you focus on higher-value targets
- Check your own site’s outbound links before Google flags them incorrectly
- Completely free with no account, no credit card, no hidden limits
- Works on any device — desktop, tablet, or mobile browser
How to Use the Dofollow Nofollow Link Checker
Using the tool is as straightforward as it gets. Here’s exactly what to do:
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Step 1: Open the Tool
Go to the Stay Digital Marketers Dofollow Nofollow Link Checker at the top of this page. No sign-up or login required.
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Step 2: Enter Your URL
Paste the full URL of the page you want to check into the input field — a blog post, homepage, competitor article, or any page where your backlink is placed.
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Step 3: Run the Checker
Click the “Check Links” button. The tool will fetch the page and analyze every link within seconds.
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Step 4: Review Your Results
You’ll see a clean table listing every link along with its type (dofollow, nofollow, ugc, or sponsored), anchor text, and destination URL.
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Step 5: Act on the Insights
Use the results to inform your link building strategy. Prioritize dofollow placements and identify new opportunities on the same domain.
Key Features of This Link Checker Tool
Lightning Fast
Analyzes pages with hundreds of links in just a few seconds.
Highly Accurate
Reads raw HTML directly — exactly what Google sees.
100% Free
No premium plan, no usage caps, no account needed.
Clean Results View
Sortable table by link type, anchor text, or URL.
Works on Any Device
Fully responsive — phone, tablet, or desktop.
All Link Types Detected
Identifies dofollow, nofollow, UGC, and sponsored in one scan.
Any Public URL
Works on competitor sites, backlink targets, or your own pages.
No Data Stored
Your URLs and results are never stored or shared.
Frequently Asked Questions
A dofollow nofollow link checker is a free online tool that scans any webpage and identifies the rel attribute of every link — telling you whether each is dofollow, nofollow, UGC, or sponsored. It helps you make smarter decisions about your link building strategy.
Yes, absolutely. The Stay Digital Marketers Dofollow Nofollow Link Checker is 100% free with zero hidden charges. No premium tier, no daily limit, no credit card required — ever.
No account needed. No sign-up, no login, no email verification. Just enter the URL and click the button — completely open access.
Very accurate. The tool reads the raw HTML source code — the same data Google’s crawlers process. Note that JavaScript-rendered links loaded after page render may require additional browser-based tools.
Dofollow links pass PageRank and ranking authority to the linked page. Nofollow links include rel=”nofollow” which instructs search engines not to pass ranking credit. Dofollow links are generally more valuable for SEO — which is why verifying link types matters so much during outreach.
Yes. You can check any publicly accessible webpage including competitor sites. Great for understanding how competitors structure their outbound links and whether those links are dofollow or nofollow.
Yes. The tool detects rel=”ugc” (User Generated Content) and rel=”sponsored” (paid/affiliate links) in addition to dofollow and nofollow — giving you a complete picture of every link on the page.
No daily limit at all. Run as many checks as you need. At Stay Digital Marketers, we believe in removing barriers for SEO professionals — so all our free tools are truly unlimited.
Stop Guessing.
Start Knowing.
Every minute spent on a nofollow backlink could be spent building a dofollow one. Use the Stay Digital Marketers Link Checker to make every outreach effort count.
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