A link quality analyzer evaluates your backlink profile across 6 key SEO dimensions — domain diversity, anchor text distribution, dofollow ratio, TLD quality, and spam signals. Paste your link list to get an overall link profile score, per-link quality indicators, and specific recommendations to improve your backlink health.
One per line. Supported formats: URL only, or URL | Anchor Text | dofollow/nofollow
Scoring Dimensions
Format examples:
Anchor Text Distribution
TLD Distribution
Dimension Scores
Link Analysis Results
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How to Use the Link Quality Analyzer
Your backlink profile is one of Google's strongest ranking signals. A link from a trusted, relevant site in your niche can dramatically boost rankings. But a manipulative profile — too many exact-match anchors, all links from the same domain, or links from spammy TLDs — can trigger algorithmic penalties. This free link quality analyzer evaluates your profile across 6 SEO dimensions and flags the specific risks.
Step 1: Gather Your Backlinks
Export your backlinks from Google Search Console (free), Ahrefs, Semrush, Moz, or any other backlink tool. You need at minimum the URLs linking to you. Anchor text and dofollow/nofollow data makes the analysis more accurate but is optional — paste URLs-only if that's all you have.
Step 2: Paste and Analyze
Paste your links in the textarea (one per line). The tool auto-detects whether you're using URL-only format or the full pipe-separated format (URL | Anchor Text | dofollow). Click Analyze — results appear instantly.
Step 3: Review the 6 Dimension Scores
Each dimension gives you a PASS/WARN/FAIL status. Domain Diversity: are your links coming from many unique root domains or concentrated on a few? Anchor Text: is distribution natural with mostly branded and generic anchors? Dofollow Ratio: are 60-80% of your links passing authority? TLD Quality: are links from high-trust TLDs (.edu, .gov, .org, .com) or low-quality domains? Spam Signals: any patterns that suggest link farm or PBN behavior?
Step 4: Act on the Issues Found
For excessive exact-match anchors: reach out to site owners to update anchor text, or use Google's Disavow Tool for spammy exact-match links. For poor domain diversity: focus new link building on acquiring links from sites you don't have yet. For TLD issues: audit low-quality domains and disavow clear spam sites.
How We Score
The link quality analyzer evaluates 6 dimensions: Domain Diversity (unique root domains / total links ratio), Anchor Text Distribution (branded vs exact-match vs generic balance), Dofollow Ratio (good: 60-80%), TLD Quality (.edu/.gov = high value, .com/.org = standard, exotic TLDs = low value), Spam Signals (concentration patterns, suspicious TLDs), and Link Variety (path depth, URL patterns). Scores are weighted and averaged into an overall profile quality score from 0-100. All analysis runs locally in your browser.
FAQ
What makes a high-quality backlink profile?
A high-quality backlink profile has: diverse root domains (many unique sites linking to you), natural anchor text distribution (mostly branded + generic, few exact-match), a healthy dofollow ratio (60-80%), links from reputable TLDs (.com, .edu, .gov, .org), and no spam patterns like all-same-domain links or exact-match anchor stuffing.
What is anchor text distribution and why does it matter?
Anchor text is the clickable text in a hyperlink. Google analyzes anchor text patterns to understand what topics a page should rank for. A natural profile is mostly branded (40%+), some generic ('click here', 'read more'), some partial-match, and very few exact-match. Too many exact-match anchors (over 30%) is a Penguin penalty risk — it signals manipulative link building.
What is a good dofollow ratio?
A 60-80% dofollow ratio is generally considered healthy and natural. Below 40% means most of your links pass no ranking authority. Above 90% can look suspicious to Google — real editorial links naturally include some nofollow links from social media, forums, and sponsored content.
What format should I use to paste links?
You can paste links in two formats: (1) One URL per line, or (2) URL | Anchor Text | Dofollow (pipe-separated). The tool auto-detects which format you're using. Example: 'https://example.com/page | keyword anchor | dofollow'. If you only have URLs, that works too.
How do I get a list of my backlinks?
Use Google Search Console (free) under 'Links > External Links' for a basic list. Ahrefs, Semrush, and Moz offer comprehensive backlink data on paid plans. Even 20-50 links gives you enough data to spot patterns in anchor text distribution and domain diversity.
Is this link quality analyzer free?
Yes, completely free with no signup, no account, and no limits. Analyze as many backlink lists as you like at no cost.