Frequently Asked Questions

What is Disavow Tool in SEO?

The Disavow Tool is a Google instrument which allows webmasters to submit files with list of domains and links to disavow. These files include domains and/or links which have backlinks to the webmaster's website aimed at ruining target website SERPS (search engine ranking positions).

Why Do I Need to Disavow Backlinks?

It has become a practice for certain bad actors or competitors to spam with toxic backlinks to ruin websites reputation and search engine ranking positions. Unfortunately it has become cheaper to attack a competitor then invest in your own PR and marketing channels that can help you improve your online presence. For that reason, if you are dealing with increased number of toxic backlinks, you will need to use the disavow tool to protect your website in Google.

How to Disavow Backlinks in Google Search Console?

To disavow backlinks in Google Search Console (GSC) you can start by reviewing the backlinks you have. For this you need to visit your website property in GSC, section Links, and Export External Links > Latest Links. This will allow to export links found by Google to be linking to your website. You can review manually the list of backlinks or use our EasyDisavow service to generate the Google approved formatted disavow file. This file needs then to be uploaded in Google Disavow tool.

What is Disavow File?

A disavow file is a file in the .txt format encoded in UTF-8 or 7-bit ASCII. The file should include the list of domains/subdomains or individual links to be disavowed. The list of domains need to follow set standard in order for the disavow to be properly processed.

My Website Organic Traffic Dropped after the Disavow. Should I Remove the Disavow?

After a disavow file is uploaded, Google needs to reprocess the rankings of your website based on the remaining backlink profile. Many times this also results in immediate rank changes and drop of organic traffic. In our experience, it takes around 7-10 days for the traffic to get back to its original level, so our recommendation is to give it some time and not remove the disavow after just few days.

When to Disavow Links?

Google says the Disavow Tool should be used as last resort, that it got better at identifying spammy backlinks and not count them, that a webmaster should get in touch with the other website owner and request to remove the undesired backlink.

The truth is that bad actors creating the toxic links to your website will not remove bad links just because you will ask them to. So if you are dealing with bunch of new backlinks using undesirable anchor texts or from undesirable website pages, this is the last resort and you need to disavow the bad domains/links.

How to Disavow Spammy/Toxic Backlinks?

Spammy or Toxic backlinks are links created for the sole purpose of ruining your SERPs. Many times these links are posted using toxic anchor texts or on pages with such content, with the target to associate your website with undesirable industries. If left unchecked, this will affect your organic traffic and impact your business. To disavow the spammy/toxic links you can use our EasyDisavow tool to quickly identify patterns used to spam websites.

How to Disavow Spammy Comments Links?

EasyDisavow has a feature included which quickly identifies backlinks coming from comment pages or sections and the tool can include all these individual links or the root domains in the disavow file. Simply select the Blog Comments checkbox in the Disavow Settings in your EasyDisavow project and click save. Now all links coming from comments will be selected and categorised during the instant review process.

How to Disavow Spammy Forum Links?

EasyDisavow has a feature included which quickly identifies backlinks coming from forums and the tool can include all these individual links or the root domains in the disavow file. Simply select the Forum Patterns checkbox in the Disavow Settings in your EasyDisavow project and click save. Now all links coming from forums will be selected and categorised during the instant review process. We recommend to also quickly review them and deselect any links you are aware of being clean.

How to Disavow Spammy Links from Hacked Web Scripts?

EasyDisavow has a feature included which quickly identifies backlinks coming from known hacked web scripts and the tool can include all these individual links or the root domains in the disavow file. Simply select the Hacked Scripts checkbox in the Disavow Settings in your EasyDisavow project and click save. Now all links coming from known hacked web scripts patterns will be selected and categorised during the instant review process.

How to Disavow Toxic Links from Spammy PBNs?

EasyDisavow has a feature included which quickly identifies backlinks coming from a list of blog networks used by bad actors to publish all these toxic links. The tool can include all these individual links or the root domains in the disavow file. Simply select the Spam Blog Networks checkbox in the Disavow Settings in your EasyDisavow project and click save. Now all links coming from known spammy blogs will be selected and categorised during the instant review process. The list of blogs is updated and monitored from our end cotinuously.

How to Disavow Links from Suspicious TLDs?

EasyDisavow has a feature included which quickly identifies backlinks coming from a list of known TLDs used for spammy purposes. The tool can include all these individual links or the root domains in the disavow file. Simply select the Suspicious TLDs checkbox in the Disavow Settings in your EasyDisavow project and click save. Now all links coming from these top level domains will be selected and categorised during the instant review process.

What is EasyDisavow?

EasyDisavow is a professional tool that helps webmasters generate disavow files for Google Search Console. It automatically identifies and flags low-quality backlinks using advanced pattern recognition, making it easy to clean up your backlink profile and improve your SEO rankings.

How does EasyDisavow work?

Simply upload your CSV file from Google Search Console, configure your disavow rules and patterns, review the automatically selected links, and download your clean disavow file. The entire process takes just minutes.

What file formats are supported?

EasyDisavow supports CSV files exported directly from Google Search Console. The generated disavow files are in the standard .txt format required by Google.

What's the difference between Free and Pro plans?

Free plans allow up to 2 projects, processing 2,000 links per CSV, and generating 500 domains/links in disavow files. Pro plans offer up to 20 projects, 5,000 links per CSV, 100,000 domains/links in disavow, plus advanced features like custom patterns, whitelist/blacklist functionality, and priority support.

Can I upgrade or downgrade my plan?

Yes, you can upgrade to Pro at any time from your billing page. Downgrades take effect at the end of your current billing cycle.

Is there a free trial for Pro features?

All new accounts start with a free plan that includes core functionality. You can upgrade to Pro when you need advanced features and higher limits.

What types of spam links can EasyDisavow detect?

EasyDisavow can automatically detect blog comment spam, forum links, hacked script patterns, nested URLs with parameters, known spam networks, suspicious TLD domains, and custom patterns you define (Pro feature).

How accurate is the automatic link detection?

Our pattern matching system is highly accurate, but we always recommend reviewing the selected links before generating your disavow file. You can manually adjust selections in the review interface.

Can I whitelist trusted domains?

Yes, Pro users can create whitelists of trusted domains that will never be included in disavow files, and blacklists of domains that should always be disavowed.

Is my data secure?

Absolutely. We use industry-standard security measures including encrypted connections, secure file handling, and regular security audits. Your CSV data and disavow files are stored securely and never shared.

How can I get help?

Free users receive email support, while Pro users get priority support. You can also contact us through the contact form for general inquiries.

Do you offer refunds?

We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee for all Pro subscriptions. If you're not satisfied, contact our support team for a full refund.