Dofollow Link Tester
Classify every link as dofollow or nofollow based on its rel attribute.
HTML
Paste the page source or a snippet containing links.
Results
Dofollow and nofollow links.
Dofollow Link Tester
The tester reads every link in a page's HTML, checks its rel attribute and splits the results into dofollow and nofollow, so you can confirm at a glance whether links pass signals.
Step by step
- Paste the page source, or enter a URL and click Fetch Source.
- Click Test Links.
- Review the two groups: links with no restrictive rel, and links carrying nofollow, sponsored or ugc.
- Copy the list to document outreach targets or audit your own link policy.
Tips for better results
- nofollow, sponsored and ugc all signal that a link should not pass ranking signals, so check for all three rather than only 'nofollow'.
- Some search engines treat these hints loosely, so never assume a dofollow link guarantees ranking equity.
- On your own site, mark paid and user-generated links as sponsored or ugc to stay inside search engine guidelines.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between dofollow and nofollow?
A dofollow link has no restrictive rel attribute, so it may pass signals. A nofollow, sponsored or ugc link tells search engines not to count it for ranking.
Can a whole page be nofollow?
Yes. A robots meta tag with nofollow, or an X-Robots-Tag header, applies to every link on the page. This tester reads link-level rel attributes, so check the robots tag separately with the Bing Meta Scraper.
Are nofollow links useless?
No. They still send traffic and they can support discovery and citations. They are simply not intended to pass ranking signals.
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