Platform Updates

Introducing Automated Backlink Verification

· May 20, 2026 · 1 min read · 165 views

We're thrilled to launch real-time backlink verification.

How it works

When you submit a backlink, our crawler:

  • Fetches the source page using a polite user-agent.
  • Parses the HTML and looks for an anchor pointing to the target host.
  • Inspects rel attributes to confirm dofollow.
  • Detects hidden links (display:none, visibility:hidden, zero-size).
  • Logs everything to a transparent verification history.

If the link is good, you get +5 points instantly. If it's removed later, our re-check will flag it and deduct the points to keep the network honest.

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Priya Iyer

Content strategist focused on organic growth for B2B SaaS.