Affiliate Link Detector
Find affiliate links and their networks
What Is the Affiliate Link Detector?
The Affiliate Link Detector scans every link on a page and identifies the affiliate ones: Amazon Associates, Impact, CJ, ShareASale, Awin, Rakuten, ClickBank, PartnerStack, Skimlinks and more, plus cloaked /go/ style redirects. It also checks for an affiliate disclosure and for rel="sponsored" on those links.
Key Features
Why Affiliate Links Need Care
Search engines and regulators both watch affiliate links. Google asks for rel="sponsored" (or nofollow) on paid and affiliate links so they don't pass ranking credit, and the FTC expects a clear disclosure near them. Missing either can cost rankings or trust, so a quick check before publishing is worth it.
Research Competitors’ Monetization
Run the detector on a competitor's review page and you'll see which networks and programs they promote, and how heavily. It's a fast way to discover affiliate programs in your niche, or to check whether a site you're buying links from is mostly affiliate content.
Common Use Cases
- Checking your own pages for disclosure and rel attributes
- Finding the affiliate programs competitors use
- Vetting a site before buying a link or placement
- Auditing a content site you plan to acquire
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Affiliate Link Detector free?
Yes. It's free with a ProxyHorizon account, and every account gets 25 runs a day shared across all our data tools. You can read about the tool without signing in, but running it needs an account because each run fetches live data.
How does it detect cloaked links?
Links on the same site that go through paths like /go/, /out/, /recommends/ or /visit/ are flagged as likely affiliate redirects. It does not follow them to the final destination.
What counts as a disclosure?
Words like "affiliate", "commission", "we may earn" or "sponsored" in the page text. Place your disclosure near the links, not only in the footer.
Is rel="sponsored" required?
Google asks for it (or nofollow) on affiliate and paid links. Without it, Google may treat the links as manipulative.
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