How can I check the quality of backlinks to a website optimized for Google search?

Discussion in 'Google Analytics' started by Emilian Meilin, Apr 19, 2026 at 4:26 AM.

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    Hello, forum. Could you tell me how I can check the quality of external links pointing to my website? Which ones are dofollow and which are nofollow? Which ones are useful, and which ones should I remove?

    What services are available for this? Preferably free or low-cost ones.

    I’m interested in your experience and best practices.

    Thank you for your attention.
     
    Emilian Meilin, Apr 19, 2026 at 4:26 AM IP
  2. Denka

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    using tools like Google Search Console, Ahrefs Webmaster Tools, or Semrush.
     
    Denka, Apr 20, 2026 at 6:46 AM IP
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    Like Denka already said, GSC and Ahrefs webmaster tools are enough, in particular the second one. AWT shows if the links are do follow, no follow or spam. You just have to add a snippet in your header.php to start getting results. Of course, some options are limited in the free version, but trust me, you'll like what you'll see even in the standard build.
     
    EAsports, Apr 20, 2026 at 7:25 AM IP