Backlink Attribute Checker
Backlink Attribute & DoFollow Checker
Enter the page URL where your backlink is placed and your target domain/URL. We will inspect every matching link to tell you whether it is DoFollow or NoFollow, and explain any additional rel attributes found.
Quick Reference: Backlink Attributes
| Attribute | Example HTML Code | Meaning & SEO Behavior |
|---|---|---|
| dofollow (Default) | <a href="https://site.com">Link</a> | Passes SEO link equity (PageRank) to the destination domain. |
| nofollow | <a href="..." rel="nofollow">Link</a> | Tells search engines not to associate your site with, or pass authority to, the linked page. |
| sponsored | <a href="..." rel="sponsored">Link</a> | Identifies links created as part of advertisements, sponsorships, or paid placements. |
| ugc | <a href="..." rel="ugc">Link</a> | Identifies User-Generated Content links, such as blog comments and forum posts. |
| noopener | <a href="..." target="_blank" rel="noopener">Link</a> | Security attribute preventing the new tab from controlling the referring window via JavaScript. Does not block SEO value. |
| noreferrer | <a href="..." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">Link</a> | Omits the HTTP Referer header when clicked for privacy. Does not block SEO link equity. |
Use our free Backlink Attribute Checker to verify whether a link pointing to your website is a DoFollow or NoFollow backlink, and inspect additional HTML rel attributes like sponsored, ugc, noopener, and noreferrer.