NoFollow

Outline nofollow links, detect nofollow and noindex meta tags on webpages. Features website filtering and custom CSS outline styles.

NoFollow is a powerful Chrome extension designed for webmasters, SEO professionals, and developers to visually outline and detect nofollow, UGC, and sponsored link attributes on webpages. It also supports identifying search engine-specific robot meta tags like noindex. Users can customize the outline styles using CSS and easily enable or disable the extension for specific websites through flexible filtering options.

The extension supports modern Chrome versions (v116+), offers import/export settings, keyboard shortcuts, and ensures smooth performance with continuous improvements and bug fixes. Regular updates have enhanced its robustness, including improved error logging, security features, and support for external and "DoFollow" link outlines. NoFollow helps users quickly analyze link attributes for better SEO auditing and content management directly within the browser.

Manifest V3
Users:
100,000+
Rating:
4.27
(236)
Version:
6.0.1 (Last updated: 2024-08-27)
Creation date:
2020-03-27
Permissions:
  • scripting
  • storage
  • tabs
Host permissions:
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size:
63.66K
Full description:
See detailed description
Updated:
a day ago

Other platforms

NoFollow (v5.3.5)
1,418+ 4.05 (19)
NoFollow (v6.0.1)
18,661+ 0.00 (0)

User reviews

Pros
  • Easy to use and simple interface for identifying nofollow links
  • Effectively highlights nofollow links with a red box, saving time
  • Supports identification of UGC and Sponsored links along with nofollow
  • Reliable and accurate in most cases as verified by manual checks
  • Helpful for SEO backlink analysis and link building strategies
Cons
  • Sometimes the extension does not work consistently or fails on some sites
  • Marks all links with any rel attribute as nofollow without distinguishing Sponsored and UGC links separately
  • Occasional bugs such as marks not disappearing after disabling the extension, requiring page reloads
  • Not reliable when dealing with pages with many links or complex rel attribute usage
Recent reviews
It's an excellent extension for saving time. At etechbuy.com, our SEO team regularly uses this extension for efficient link building.
by ETech Buy (ETechBuy), 2025-03-17

This app is very good to see No-Follow links
by M. Abu-Bakar Shafiq, 2024-09-06

Hi, thanks for great app! After last update here is small bag: once you switch off app, marks in all pages (tabs) NOT DISAPEAR. You have to reload page UPDATE: bag solved. Now its work smooth. Thanks to developer to fast solution of problem!
by Wave, 2024-08-24
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Extension safety

Risk impact
High risk impact

NoFollow requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood
Very low risk likelihood

NoFollow has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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