Does a sudden increase in no-follow backlinks hurt my site?
A sudden increase in no-follow backlinks won’t hurt your site’s SEO. Instead, it might help marginally (in indirect form) improve your site's rankings in Google search results through engagement from referral traffic, though technically it won't influence search rankings directly.
But there's a higher likelihood that your website would suffer if search engine algorithms detected any suspicious activities or if black-hat SEO practices were implemented.
Remember - “While nofollow links don’t pass link equity directly, they contribute to a well-rounded backlink profile, drive referral traffic, and often lead to follow links over time” – ANDYDRINKWATER
Here's related information that you may also find helpful – How Many Backlinks is Too Many?
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