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URL and Anchor Text Extractor

Pull every link and anchor text from any page’s HTML and turn it into structured, usable data. Ideal for link audits, site migrations, or competitor research, this tool helps you spot patterns, check attributes, and export clean datasets for deeper SEO analysis.

Extract Links from HTML

Maximum 500,000 characters for security
Advanced Options
Extraction Options
Filter Options
How to Get HTML Code
  1. View Source: Right-click on any webpage and select "View Page Source" or press Ctrl+U (Cmd+U on Mac)
  2. Select All: Press Ctrl+A (Cmd+A on Mac) to select all HTML code
  3. Copy: Press Ctrl+C (Cmd+C on Mac) to copy
  4. Paste: Paste the HTML into the tool above

Alternative: Use Developer Tools (F12) → Elements tab → Right-click on <html> → Copy → Copy outerHTML

Practical Guide to URL and Anchor Text Extraction for SEO

This tool is built for SEOs, marketers, and developers who want clear link data without sifting through code. It scans HTML in seconds, pulling out every URL, anchor text, and attribute you need to understand how your internal and external links are working across a site.

What the Extractor Does

The URL and anchor text extractor reads raw HTML, finds every hyperlink, and pairs it with its visible text and attributes. It helps you analyse link structures, check for broken or duplicate URLs, and review how anchor text is distributed across your pages. Ideal for link audits, migrations, or quick competitor checks.

Core Features

  • HTML Code Analysis: Paste any HTML and extract every link instantly with full accuracy
  • Filtering Options: Separate internal, external, nofollow, and dofollow links with one click
  • Anchor Text Insights: Review keyword distribution and uncover over-optimisation risks
  • Rel Attribute Detection: Identify sponsored, UGC, and nofollow links to maintain transparency and compliance
  • Flexible Exports: Download results as CSV, JSON, TXT, or Excel for reporting or analysis
  • URL Normalisation: Automatically convert relative links into full URLs for cleaner data
  • Duplicate Removal: Eliminate repeated URLs to keep your dataset focused
  • Client-Side Security: All processing happens locally in your browser, ensuring full privacy and zero data transfer

How to Use the Tool

  1. Open the webpage you want to review
  2. View its source code (Ctrl+U or Cmd+U on Mac)
  3. Copy all HTML code (Ctrl+A then Ctrl+C)
  4. Paste the HTML into the extractor above
  5. Add a base URL if you want relative links converted to full paths
  6. Adjust filters or settings to match your audit needs
  7. Click Extract Links and review your output in Simple, Table, or Analysis view
  8. Export your dataset to share or process further

Why It Matters

Link data underpins almost every part of SEO. This tool makes that data accessible, accurate, and easy to act on. Use it to track internal architecture, find crawl issues, or benchmark competitors, all from one clean interface.

Pro Tip: Bookmark this extractor as part of your regular audit workflow. A quick check of link and anchor patterns often reveals hidden technical and content opportunities.