External Link Checker
Score whether the page cites HTTPS sources, names the destination, and uses rel=noopener on new tabs — not a ranking trick.
What this tool gives you
Check outbound links
Fetch a public page or paste HTML. The checker scores HTTPS destinations, new-tab noopener and descriptive anchors — not a ranking trick.
What this checker looks for
Off-site HTTPS hrefs. Visible words that name the destination. rel=noopener on target=_blank.
Outbound links
Off-site hrefs so readers can reach cited sources.
HTTPS destinations
http:// outbound URLs mix content and look untrusted.
New-tab noopener
target=_blank without rel=noopener can leak window.opener.
Descriptive anchors
Name the source. Avoid “click here” and “website”.
No javascript hrefs
javascript: and data: are not crawlable citations.
Not a ranking lever
This is link hygiene, not a citation trick.
How to use the checker
Fix http:// first, then missing noopener, then generic anchors.
Check the live page
Fetch the public URL or paste the HTML from view-source.
Use HTTPS sources
Point citations at https:// URLs, not http://.
Name the destination
Put the source name in the visible words. Never “click here”.
What healthy outbound links usually include
HTTPS destinations. Visible words that name the source. rel=noopener on target=_blank. No javascript: hrefs.
| Part | Job | Default for public sites |
|---|---|---|
| Outbound href | Cite a source | Absolute https:// URL on another host |
| Anchor text | Name the destination | Source or page topic, not “click here” |
| HTTPS | Avoid mixed content | Never http:// for public citations |
| target=_blank | Open a new tab | Add rel="noopener" or noreferrer |
| rel=nofollow | Untrusted or paid URLs | Optional. Ordinary citations can stay followable |
| Never | javascript: citations | Do not hide sources behind javascript: or data: |
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External link FAQs
Do outbound links make ChatGPT cite my page?
No. Citing sources helps readers verify claims. Citations still depend on crawl access, answer-ready content and corroboration.
Is rel=nofollow required on every outbound link?
No. Use nofollow, sponsored or ugc when the destination is untrusted, paid or user-generated. Ordinary source citations can stay followable.
Why does target=_blank need rel=noopener?
A new tab can reach window.opener without it. Add rel="noopener" (or noreferrer). This is tab hygiene, not a ranking signal.