Google Discovery: 25 points
Supported Google.com site searches can show whether Google has recently indexed pages from the target domain. This is stronger evidence than a normal site scan alone.
Backlink Prospect Checker - Chrome Extension
Backlink Prospect Checker:
Check SEO Readiness Before Outreach
Scan backlink prospect sites for crawl, freshness, Google discovery, spam-risk, and link-treatment signals before you build links. Normal scan checks the site directly; Google Check adds stronger discovery evidence when supported results are visible.
Free: 20 checks/day - Pro: higher limits + bulk CSV - from $79/yr
What Gets Checked
7 Backlink Readiness Signals
Checked Quickly
Normal scans give a fast site-level check. Google checks add stronger indexing evidence from supported Google.com site searches. No paid SEO APIs.
Sitemap Freshness: 15 points
Checks common sitemap paths and robots.txt sitemap references. Found sitemap endpoints are cached so repeat scans are faster.
Spam Safety: 5 points
Lightweight heuristics check risky TLDs, crawl blockers, stale signals, deep subdomains, and suspicious link treatment. Learn more
Crawl / Technical Safety: 20 points
Checks homepage status, noindex directives, blocked robots.txt, canonical basics, meta tags, H1, and structured-data presence.
Sample-Page Link Treatment: 15 points
Checks the current page or a Google-derived sample page for external follow/nofollow treatment. Review sample link evidence after placement for exact URL verification.
Content Activity: 10 points
Uses RSS/Atom feed dates when available, or homepage visible dates as a basic fallback when the site does not expose feeds.
Indexed Footprint: 10 points
Uses visible Google result count from supported Google checks as a free footprint proxy. It is not DA, DR, or traffic.
How to use
Check a Site's Backlink Readiness
in 4 Steps
No dashboard, no signup, no waiting. Install once and check the sites you choose from the popup.
1
Install the extension
Free from the Chrome Web Store. No Chrome sign-in required.
2
Scan the site first
Open the prospect domain and run a normal scan for crawl, sitemap, content, spam, and page-link signals.
3
Run Google check for stronger evidence
Use the Google button when you want visible indexed-page evidence from a supported Google.com site search.
4
Decide build, review, or skip
Use the score, spam badge, Google evidence, and sample-page link evidence to decide whether a prospect is worth your time.
Score reference guide
85-100
Excellent prospect
Strong candidate for backlink outreach.
70-84
Good prospect
Usable prospect; verify the exact backlink page first.
40-69
Needs review
Mixed signals; check Google evidence and link type.
0-39
Avoid / Critical
Weak signals. Better avoid this site for backlinks.
Main Pro Feature
Bulk Check Prospect Lists
Built for link builders with 20, 50, or 100 domains from a prospect sheet. Scan in controlled batches and export a CSV for outreach review.
FAQ
Backlink Checker Questions
What does a backlink prospect checker actually check?
SEO Readiness checks 7 weighted signals: Crawl / Technical Safety: 20 points, Google Discovery: 25 points, Sitemap Freshness: 15 points, Content Activity: 10 points, Indexed Footprint: 10 points, Sample-Page Link Treatment: 15 points, and Spam Safety: 5 points. Normal site scan data is processed locally in Chrome.
What score should I look for before building a backlink?
85-100 (Excellent) is a strong candidate for backlink outreach. 70-84 (Good) is usable, but verify the exact backlink page first. 40-69 (Needs review) has mixed signals, so check Google evidence and link type. 0-39 (Avoid / Critical) has weak signals and is better avoided. Always review the Spam Risk badge. See full score guide
Is it really free?
Yes. Full scoring across all 7 signals is free with daily scan limits. Pro unlocks higher limits, bulk scanning in capped runs, CSV export, and extended history. $79/year, no hidden fees.
How is it different from Ahrefs or Moz?
Ahrefs, Moz, Semrush, and Similarweb are paid database tools for authority, traffic, and backlink metrics. SEO Readiness is a browser-first link-builder pre-check: crawl safety, Google evidence, sitemap/content freshness, sample-page link treatment, and spam-risk signals.
Does it show DA, DR, traffic, or full backlink data?
No. SEO Readiness does not use paid SEO APIs. It intentionally focuses on free observable signals you can check quickly while qualifying outreach prospects.
Start Checking Backlink Prospects
For Free
Install the Chrome extension. No account. No API key. 20 free checks per day.