Dofollow Backlink Checker
Verify the actual link element on a source page. Bravlo shows the matched destination, anchor text and rel attributes so you can distinguish a plain follow link from nofollow, sponsored or UGC-qualified links.
Dofollow Backlink Checker
Inspect the backlink rel attribute and see whether it is follow, nofollow, sponsored or UGC.
| Backlink page | HTTP | Health | Target link | Follow | Noindex | Canonical | Google Seen | Score |
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Create a shareable proof report
Generate a timestamped Bravlo report with the source pages, target verification, anchor/rel details, indexability signals and Google Seen status. Shareable reports are noindex by default.
Monitor these backlinks
Save the verified baseline and receive an email only when a material placement change is detected. Email confirmation is required before monitoring starts.
What “dofollow” really means
There is no standard rel="dofollow" attribute. In practical SEO language, a link is often described as “dofollow” when it does not carry a qualifying rel value such as nofollow, sponsored or ugc. Bravlo reports the real rel attribute rather than inventing a label that is not present in the HTML.
Qualified links are not automatically bad. Sponsored and UGC attributes can be appropriate disclosures for particular placements. The purpose of the check is to confirm what was delivered and make the report auditable.
Report the real rel attribute
SEO reports often flatten every link into “dofollow” or “nofollow,” but the HTML can be more specific. Sponsored and UGC describe different relationships, and combinations are possible. Recording the actual rel tokens makes the report defensible and helps avoid disputes about what was published.
Paid placements need context
A qualified rel attribute is not automatically a technical failure. For compensated links, disclosure can be appropriate. The checker is designed to verify delivery and context rather than encourage publishers to remove disclosure attributes.
How to read your result
Ready means the source page was accessible during the check, the target backlink was found and no obvious noindex or cross-domain canonical problem was detected. Needs review means a specific condition deserves attention. A 403 can also mean the publisher blocks automated fetches, so Bravlo recommends manual confirmation instead of calling the backlink missing.
Turn a one-time check into ongoing evidence
Use the monitoring option after the check when the placement is important enough to protect. Bravlo stores the technical baseline, rechecks it on a scheduled cycle and alerts you if the source disappears, the target link is removed, the destination changes, the anchor changes, rel attributes change, noindex appears or the canonical status materially changes.
What this tool does not claim
Bravlo does not promise rankings, PageRank transfer, crawler inclusion or guaranteed indexing. The report is technical evidence about the source page and placement at the time of the check.
Next: verify anchor text
Confirm the exact anchor and destination that were actually published.
Continue the audit →Frequently asked questions
Does a healthy backlink guarantee Google indexing?
No. A healthy result verifies technical conditions and the placement. Search engines independently decide what they crawl, index and rank.
Can Bravlo monitor the backlink after I check it?
Yes. After a successful check you can save up to the configured monitoring limit. Bravlo sends a confirmation email and then alerts you only when a material placement change is detected.
Can I share proof with a client or publisher?
Yes. Create a noindex shareable proof report from the live check. It includes the timestamp, source URL, target, anchor, rel attributes, indexability signals and technical status.
What does Google Seen mean?
When Serper monitoring is configured, Google Seen means the exact source URL was observed in Google search-result data. It is not official Search Console URL Inspection for a third-party domain.