Dofollow backlink checker
Paste any URL to see which of its outbound links are dofollow versus nofollow, sponsored, or UGC - so you know if a page actually passes SEO value.
Dofollow vs nofollow, in plain terms
Search engines follow dofollow links and pass ranking authority through them. They ignore nofollow, sponsored, and ugc links for ranking purposes. A link can look identical to a human either way - the only difference is the rel attribute in the HTML, which is exactly what this tool reads for you.
If you are building links for a new site, focus on sources that give a real dofollow link. Our guides on free dofollow backlink sites and how to get a dofollow backlink go deeper. And when you launch on Puthusu, the backlink is dofollow by design and granted on publish.
Frequently asked questions
- How does the dofollow backlink checker work?
- Paste any public URL and the tool fetches the page, finds every outbound link, and reads each link's rel attribute. Links with no rel, or only noopener/noreferrer, are dofollow. Links whose rel contains nofollow, sponsored, or ugc pass no SEO authority.
- Why does it matter if a backlink is dofollow or nofollow?
- A dofollow link passes ranking authority (link equity) to your site and helps you rank; a nofollow, sponsored, or ugc link does not. Many large directories and social sites use nofollow, so a link that looks valuable may pass no SEO value at all.
- Can I check whether a directory's link to my site is dofollow?
- Yes. Enter the directory's listing page for your product, and the checker shows whether the link pointing to your domain is dofollow. That is the quickest way to tell if a listing is worth it for SEO.