About the Broken Link Checker
Find dead and broken links on a web page before your visitors — and search engines — do. Broken links frustrate users and can quietly damage your SEO and credibility.
Unlike simple pattern checkers, this tool performs real HTTP requests against every link it finds: each URL is fetched server-side and its actual status code recorded — 200s, 301/302 redirect chains, 404s and 410s, 500-series server errors and timeouts. Results stream in live, can be filtered and searched, and export to CSV or JSON for a proper cleanup worklist.
A practical workflow: scan your most-visited pages first (home page, top posts, category pages), fix or replace every 404, then flatten redirect chains by pointing links straight at the final URL. After a site migration or redesign, run the scan again on the same pages and compare. Pair it with the Domain Authority Checker to track your site’s standing and the Website Speed Test to catch the other big crawlability killer — slow pages.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find broken links on my website?
Enter your page URL and run the scan — the tool extracts every link on the page, tests each one with a real HTTP request, and lists any that are broken or return errors.
Is the broken link checker free?
Yes — completely free with no sign-up, no scan limits and no watermarked reports. You can also export the full results to CSV or JSON.
Why do broken links hurt my SEO?
Dead links frustrate visitors and waste search-engine crawl budget, which can quietly lower your rankings and credibility.
What is a 404 error?
A 404 means the linked page no longer exists. The checker flags these so you can fix or replace the link.
What does a 301 redirect mean in the results?
A 301 (Moved Permanently) means the URL now lives at a new address. It is not broken, but long redirect chains slow pages down and dilute link equity — update your links to point directly at the final URL.
Why do some links show as a warning or timeout?
Some servers block automated requests (403 Forbidden) or respond slowly — social platforms and certain CDNs block bots by design. A timeout means no response arrived within the limit; try raising the timeout setting before treating the link as broken.
How often should I check for broken links?
Check periodically — especially after redesigns, migrations or deleting pages — to keep your site healthy and easy to crawl.