Link Counter

Enter any page to count its internal and external links, split by dofollow and nofollow, with the full list of anchors and where they point.

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Link Counter

Enter any page to count its internal and external links, split by dofollow and nofollow, with the full list of anchors and where they point.

—Total links
—Internal
—External
—Dofollow
—Nofollow

What this means

All links found

No links match this filter.

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Links are counted from the page's raw HTML, fetched once through this server and cached briefly. Links added by JavaScript after the page loads cannot be detected by any server-side tool, including this one. Capped at the first 500 links found.

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01Overview

What does the link counter check?

Links tell search engines how pages relate to each other and which ones matter most. Internal links spread authority around your own site, while external links point visitors and signals elsewhere.

This free link counter checks any page and returns the total links, internal versus external, and dofollow versus nofollow, plus a full list of every anchor text and destination. Filter by type, then copy or download the list as CSV.

Use it to audit your own pages, check a guest post before you publish it, or see how a competitor links out.

Quick answer

Enter any URL above to count every link on the page, split into internal and external, dofollow and nofollow, with each anchor text listed. Links are read from the page's raw HTML, up to the first 500.

  • Free, no sign-up
  • Internal and external
  • Dofollow and nofollow
  • Export to CSV
02How to use

How to use the Link Counter

Works on any public page.

  1. Enter a URL

    Paste the full address of the page to analyse.

  2. Read the totals

    See total, internal, external, dofollow and nofollow counts at a glance.

  3. Filter the list

    Show only one type, for example external dofollow links, to review them quickly.

  4. Export

    Copy the list or download a CSV for audits and reports.

03How it works

Link attributes explained

The rel attribute on a link tells search engines how to treat it.

Where the 64 links on that page point
42713
Menus and footer 42Other internal 7In-content internal 2External 13
Link HTML<a href="/pricing/">Pricing</a> internal, dofollow <a href="https://x.com" rel="nofollow">X</a> external, nofollow rel="sponsored" paid or affiliate links rel="ugc" user-generated content

Links added by JavaScript after the page loads cannot be detected by server-side tools, including this one.

Worked example

A 1,500-word blog post is checked before publishing.

Total links
64
Internal
51 (42 in menus and footer)
External
13
In-content internal links
Only 2
The article barely links to related content. Adding 4 to 6 contextual internal links helps readers and spreads authority.
04Reference

Link types and what they mean for SEO

Different link types do different jobs.

Link typeWhat it isSEO role
Internal dofollowLink to another page on your siteSpreads authority, helps discovery
External dofollowLink to another websitePasses signals to the other site
Nofollowrel="nofollow"A hint not to pass signals
Sponsoredrel="sponsored"Required for paid and affiliate links
UGCrel="ugc"For comments and forum posts
05Tips

Internal linking tips

Internal links are one of the few ranking signals you fully control.

Do this

  • Link from strong pagesPages with backlinks pass more value. Link from them to pages you want to rank.
  • Use descriptive anchors"Our SEO pricing" tells users and Google more than "click here".
  • Link in the contentContextual links inside paragraphs carry more weight than menu and footer links.
  • Fix orphan pagesEvery important page should have at least a few internal links pointing to it.

Link mistakes to avoid

  • Paid links without sponsoredUnmarked paid links break Google's spam policies.
  • Hundreds of links per pageHuge mega menus and footers dilute the value of each link.
  • Linking to broken pagesDead links waste crawl time and frustrate visitors. Check with the redirect checker.
  • Nofollowing your own pagesNofollow on internal links wastes the authority you could pass.
06FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between dofollow and nofollow links?

Dofollow is a normal link that can pass ranking signals. Nofollow adds rel="nofollow" to hint that search engines should not pass signals through it.

How many links should a page have?

There is no fixed limit. Keep links useful and relevant. Pages with hundreds of links dilute the value each one passes.

Why are internal links important?

They help search engines discover pages, understand site structure and decide which pages are most important.

Does the tool count JavaScript links?

No. It reads the page's raw HTML. Links injected by JavaScript after load are not visible to server-side tools.

What does sponsored mean on a link?

rel="sponsored" marks paid, affiliate or advertising links, as Google requires.

Is there a link limit?

The tool counts the first 500 links on a page, which covers almost every real-world page.

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