Backlink checker

Enter your page's URL and a list of pages that are supposed to link to it — guest posts, directory listings, outreach replies, anything from your own tracking — and Crawlie checks each one, confirming whether the link is actually live, what anchor text it uses, and whether it's dofollow or nofollow.

Honest limit: this verifies links on pages you already know about — it can't discover backlinks you don't know exist, since that requires a web-scale index of the entire internet that no browser-based tool has access to. To discover new backlinks, check Google Search Console's free Links report, which is built from Google's own index.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Backlink Checker and how does it work? +

The Backlink Checker is a powerful, browser-based utility designed to streamline your SEO workflow. It processes your inputs entirely in your browser or through secure edge relays, delivering instant, accurate results without storing your data.

How do I use the Backlink Checker? +

Simply enter your URL or required data into the input field above and click the action button. The Backlink Checker will automatically analyze your input and generate a comprehensive, exportable report or code snippet in seconds.

Is the Backlink Checker completely free and unlimited? +

Yes! Like all tools on Crawlie, the Backlink Checker is 100% free to use. There are no paywalls, no login requirements, and absolutely no strict usage limits. You can run as many scans and generate as many reports as you need.

Is my data safe and secure? +

Absolutely. The Backlink Checker runs its core logic locally in your browser. We do not store your website data, track your internal links, or keep a database of your reports.

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