Anchor Text Checker
Parse a page's HTML and list every link with its anchor text and target URL.
HTML
Paste the page source or a snippet containing links.
Links
Anchor text with its target URL.
Anchor Text Checker
Parse a page's HTML and list every link with the exact anchor text a reader would click, plus a count of links with no text at all — the fastest way to catch image-only and empty anchors.
Step by step
- Paste the page source, or enter a URL and click Fetch Source to load it for you.
- Click Check Anchors to parse every link in the HTML.
- Review the anchor text, target URLs and the empty-text counter.
- Copy the plain-text result into a spreadsheet for a wider link audit.
Tips for better results
- Descriptive anchor text helps people and search engines understand the destination. Replace 'click here' and bare URLs with the topic of the target page.
- Empty anchors usually mean the link wraps an image. Add an alt attribute or visible text so the link keeps its meaning.
- Re-run the check after template changes — navigation and footer links are where generic anchor text creeps back in.
Frequently asked questions
What is anchor text?
It is the visible, clickable words of a link. Search engines use it as a signal about the destination page, so it should describe the target page.
Why are some anchors counted as empty?
The link contained no text — usually an image with no alt text, an icon font, or markup the parser could not read. Those links tell search engines nothing.
Can I audit anchors across a whole site?
This checker analyzes the HTML or page URL you provide. For a wider audit, check each relevant page or use a site crawler.
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