Dofollow / Nofollow Link Checker
Know Which Links Pass PageRank
Instantly check the link attributes of any URL or backlink. Find out if a link is dofollow, nofollow, sponsored, or UGC — and understand exactly how much link equity each placement is passing to your site.
Link Attribute Checker
Enter a page URL or paste links to check their follow attributes
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Every guest post through Linkscope is a dofollow contextual link — verified before delivery.Dofollow vs Nofollow Links: What's the Difference?
Every hyperlink on the web has link attributes that tell search engines how to treat the link. The two most important are dofollow (the default — no special tag) and nofollow (rel="nofollow"). Understanding these attributes is critical for evaluating the true value of any backlink opportunity.
A dofollow link passes "link equity" (sometimes called PageRank or link juice) from the linking page to yours, directly contributing to your domain authority and keyword rankings. A nofollow link carries a tag instructing Google not to follow the link for ranking purposes — though Google has clarified it treats nofollow as a "hint" and may pass some equity from very authoritative sources.
The 4 Link Attribute Types
- Dofollow (default): No special tag — full PageRank passes. Found on editorial content, guest posts, and most quality placements. The most valuable link type for SEO.
- rel="nofollow": Originally created to combat spam. Google treats as a hint — high-authority nofollow links (Wikipedia, major news sites) may still pass some equity and provide brand signals.
- rel="sponsored": Required by Google for paid links/advertisements. Technically should not pass PageRank, but many paid guest posts still use dofollow (a policy violation Google rarely enforces for genuine editorial content).
- rel="ugc": User-Generated Content — used for forum posts, comments, and social media links. Tells Google the link wasn't editorially placed, reducing its ranking value.
When Nofollow Links Are Still Valuable
- Brand mention signals — Google tracks brand mentions and association with authoritative sites even without PageRank passing
- Referral traffic — nofollow links from high-traffic sites like Reddit or Quora drive real visitors regardless of SEO value
- Link profile diversity — a profile with zero nofollow links looks unnatural and may trigger algorithmic scrutiny
- Relationship building — contributing to major publications, even with nofollow links, builds credibility that opens doors to dofollow placements
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