External Domain Audit
Extract third-party outbound domain links and inspect target destination URLs.
Security Protocol Check
Identify insecure HTTP links vs secure HTTPS external outbound references.
Rel Tag Inspection
Verify Google-mandated link attributes like `rel="sponsored"`, `ugc`, and `noopener`.
Scanning outbound external links...
Total Outbound External Links
0
Secure HTTPS Links
0
Insecure HTTP Links
0
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What is an External Link Checker?
An External Link Checker scans a webpage and extracts all outbound hyperlinks pointing to third-party domain names. Linking out to authoritative, trustworthy sites enhances content credibility, while linking to spammy or unencrypted pages can negatively impact user trust and search rankings.
How to Use the External Link Checker
1 Enter URL
Paste your webpage link into the search box above.
2 Scan Outbound Links
Our engine parses all `<a>` elements and separates external domains from internal URLs.
3 Verify Attributes
Check for appropriate `rel="nofollow"`, `rel="sponsored"`, or `rel="ugc"` attribute designations.
External Link Best Practices
Recommended Practices
- Link to high-authority, relevant references to back up statistics and claims.
- Use `rel="sponsored"` for paid advertisements and affiliate links.
- Use `rel="ugc"` for user-generated content link submissions in comments.
- Add `rel="noopener noreferrer"` for links opening in new browser windows.
Pitfalls to Avoid
- Avoid linking out to untrusted or non-HTTPS unencrypted websites.
- Do not participate in excessive outbound link exchanges or link schemes.
- Avoid dofollow links to paid sponsors to prevent Google manual actions.
