What is an external link?

An external link points from your site to another hostname. External links are normal parts of the web, but SEO audits often need to review where important pages link.

How to check external links

Paste HTML and provide the source site's base URL. The tool identifies links that point to other hostnames.

External link SEO checks

Review links for relevance, accuracy and user value. For paid or user-generated links, check the appropriate rel attributes and your site's linking policy.