Official statement
The number of internal links shown in Search Console can differ from the actual number of links on the site. Tools use different indicators and measurement methods, which explains these discrepancies. There is no absolute and objective method for counting links on the web. Search Console displays a representative sample of links, not all the links.
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TL;DR
The number of internal links in Google Search Console may differ from the actual count due to methodological discrepancies. Each tool measures differently. This means the displayed figure is just a sample.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Pourquoi mon nombre de liens diffère-t-il dans Search Console ?
Les méthodologies de comptage varient entre les outils, affectant les résultats.
Existe-t-il un moyen d'obtenir le nombre exact de liens ?
Aucun outil ne garantit un comptage exhaustif de tous les liens.
Quelle est l'utilité des métriques de Search Console ?
Elles servent d'indicateur, ce qui se révèle utile mais non définitif pour le SEO.
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