Link Analyzer
See every link on the page — internal vs external, follow vs nofollow.
Quick Facts
- ✅ Coverage: every anchor on the page
- ⚡ Speed: Full link map in under 5 seconds
- 💰 Cost: 100% free — unlimited URLs
- 📊 Output: internal vs external, follow vs nofollow
- 🔗 Extra: anchor-text distribution per domain
- 🔄 Last Updated: June 2026
What Is Link Analyzer?
A link analyzer extracts every link on a web page and classifies it, so you can see how authority flows in and out of that URL. This free tool fetches any public page and returns the full list split into internal versus external links, flags nofollow, sponsored and UGC attributes, and shows the anchor text used for each destination. Use it to confirm important pages receive internal links, to spot pages leaking authority to too many external domains, and to audit anchor-text patterns before they look manipulative.
What Does Link Analyzer Check?
Link Analyzer is a free SEO tool from SEOAcademys that performs real-time analysis on any live URL. It evaluates 8+ signals using the same methodology trusted by 2.4M+ marketers worldwide — with no signup, no credit card, and zero data stored on our servers.
Complete link inventory for any public URL
Complete link inventory for any public URL
Internal versus external classification against the final domain
Internal versus external classification against the final domain
rel attribute audit
rel attribute audit: nofollow, sponsored and ugc
Anchor
Anchor-text listing for every destination
Counts by destination domain to spot outbound concentration
Counts by destination domain to spot outbound concentration
Empty and generic anchor detection such as click here
Empty and generic anchor detection such as click here
Works on redirected URLs using the final resolved address
Works on redirected URLs using the final resolved address
Copy or export the full link table for reporting
Copy or export the full link table for reporting
Why Link Analyzer Matters for Google Rankings in 2026
Internal links are the strongest signal you fully control. They tell crawlers which pages matter, distribute authority from strong pages to weak ones, and create the topical paths that both search engines and AI retrieval systems follow to understand a site.
How to Use Link Analyzer
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Step 1: Enter Your URL
Paste any public URL into the field above. Link Analyzer accepts both
http://andhttps://and auto-resolves redirects. - 2
Step 2: Run the Analysis
Click Analyze. Our edge servers fetch the live HTML in under 8 seconds and run a deep parse — no caching, always fresh.
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Step 3: Fix the Issues
Review the prioritized fix list, copy the recommended snippets, and re-run Link Analyzer after deploying to confirm the score change.
What Link Analyzer Checks — Full List
Link Analyzer vs Screaming Frog: Why Free Wins
Paid SEO suites cost $99–$449/month. Link Analyzer runs the same on-page checks in real time, completely free.
| Feature | SEOAcademys | Screaming Frog | Ahrefs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free forever | $139.95/mo | $129/mo |
| Signup required | No | Yes | Yes |
| Live URL fetching | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| AI crawler signals (GPTBot, ClaudeBot) | Yes | No | Partial |
| Daily limit | Unlimited | 100 reports | 500 credits |
| Data stored | Nothing | Indefinitely | Indefinitely |
| Export CSV / JSON | Yes | Yes (paid tier) | Yes (paid tier) |
Common Internal/External Link Audit Issues Found
Orphan pages
A page with no internal links pointing at it is barely discoverable. Every important page should be linked from at least three others.
Generic anchor text
Anchors like read more give no context. Describe the destination in three to five words.
Too many outbound links
Hundreds of external links on one page dilutes crawl focus. Keep outbound links purposeful and relevant.
Wrong nofollow usage
Paid or affiliate links need rel sponsored, user-submitted links need rel ugc. Using nofollow on internal navigation wastes internal authority.
Frequently Asked Questions About Link Analyzer
What is the difference between internal and external links?
Internal links point to another page on the same domain and distribute your own authority. External links point to other domains, add context and credibility, and pass a small amount of authority away.
How many internal links should a page have?
There is no fixed number, but three to ten contextual internal links inside the body content is a healthy range for a typical article, plus navigation.
Do nofollow links have any value?
Yes. Google treats rel nofollow as a hint rather than a strict rule, and nofollowed links still drive referral traffic and brand exposure.
What is anchor text optimization?
It means writing descriptive anchors that tell users and crawlers what the destination covers, without repeating the identical exact-match phrase across every link.
Can I analyze a competitor's page?
Yes. Any publicly accessible URL works, which makes it easy to map how competitors structure their internal linking.
Does the tool follow redirects?
Yes. Links are classified against the final resolved URL after redirects, so internal versus external stays accurate.
How often should I audit internal links?
Monthly for active sites, and always after a site migration, redesign or URL structure change.