Paste the HTML source of any page, blog post, or content snippet and this tool will instantly extract every link,
classify each anchor by type, exact match, partial match, branded, naked URL, or generic, and show you your
anchor text distribution with actionable SEO recommendations. No sign-up, no data sent to any server. Everything
runs in your browser.
Tip: In Chrome, right-click the page → View Page Source → Ctrl+A → Ctrl+C, then paste here.
Press Ctrl+Enter to analyse quickly.
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Paste HTML above and click Analyse to see your anchor text distribution.
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See our SEO & GEO servicesAnchor text is the clickable, visible text of a link: the words inside the <a> tag. It tells readers and search engines what the linked page is about. Google’s link best practices ask for anchor text that is descriptive, reasonably concise and relevant, and warn against generic text like “click here” and against stuffing keywords into links. It matters for internal links between your own pages and for backlinks from other sites.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ideal anchor text distribution for SEO?+
There’s no official ratio, and Google doesn’t publish one. Natural link profiles tend to be led by branded and partial-match anchors, with exact-match anchors in the minority. Google’s spam policies treat links built to manipulate rankings as link spam, so a profile full of exact-match anchors is a risk. Use the tool to spot anchors that look forced.
Does this tool analyse backlinks from other sites?+
No, this tool analyses the HTML you paste into it. It works on the links within the page source itself.
For a full external backlink anchor text audit, you would need a tool like Ahrefs, Semrush, or Google
Search Console. This tool is ideal for auditing your internal linking strategy or checking anchor text
inside a specific piece of content.
What does “Naked URL” mean?+
A naked URL anchor is when the href URL itself is used as the visible link text, for example,
https://miindigital.com/free-tools-for-marketers/ instead of “Free Marketing Tools”.
While acceptable in references and footers, naked URLs do not pass topical relevance signals to
search engines and can look cluttered for users.
How do I view the HTML source of a page?+
In Chrome or Firefox, right-click anywhere on the page and select View Page Source
(or press Ctrl+U on Windows / Cmd+Option+U on Mac).
Select all with Ctrl+A, copy with Ctrl+C, then paste into the tool.
For a specific section (like a blog post body), you can also right-click an element and choose
Inspect, then copy the outer HTML of just that element.
Does this tool send my data anywhere?+
No. All processing happens entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your HTML is never uploaded
to any server. You can even use this tool with your browser’s internet connection disabled.
Why does the tool classify some anchors as “Other”?+
The “Other” category catches anchors that are single words with no clear keyword intent, punctuation-only
anchors, emoji-only links, or image links where no alt text is present. Review these individually
as they typically add no SEO value.