Broken Link Checker
Find broken links on a page.
Broken Link Checker is an essential online utility for maintaining a healthy website and robust SEO. Every broken link, whether internal or external, can degrade user experience, harm your search engine rankings, and waste valuable crawl budget. Our Broken Link Checker swiftly scans any specified web page, meticulously identifying all outgoing links that lead to a 404 (Not Found), 500 (Internal Server Error), or other undesirable HTTP status codes.
Imagine you've just revamped a section of your site, or perhaps migrated content from an older platform. Using the Broken Link Checker after these updates ensures that no crucial links were inadvertently damaged, preventing visitors from hitting dead ends. SEO specialists can use it during content audits to maintain link equity, while webmasters can leverage it to proactively fix issues before they impact user trust or search visibility. Even competitive analysis can involve checking external links on a competitor's high-ranking page.
Simply input a URL into the tool, and it processes all embedded hyperlinks. The output clearly lists each detected broken link, along with its specific HTTP status code, and often the anchor text and its location on the page. This detailed report empowers you to pinpoint the exact problem and rectify it promptly. A key tip: While this tool excels at single-page analysis, for comprehensive site-wide audits involving thousands of pages, dedicated desktop crawling software might be more efficient. However, for quick checks of critical landing pages, new blog posts, or after significant content changes, the Broken Link Checker is your go-to solution for on-the-spot diagnostics.
How to use Broken Link Checker
Enter Your Page URL
Input the specific web address (URL) of the page you wish to scan into the provided input field. Ensure the URL is complete and accurate.
Initiate the Scan
Click the "Check Links" or "Analyze Page" button to start the scanning process. The tool will then begin examining all links present on the specified page.
Review the Results
Once the scan is complete, a report will display all identified broken links. Each entry typically includes the broken URL, its HTTP status code, and potentially the anchor text.
Action Broken Links
Based on the report, take corrective action. This might involve updating the link to a new working URL, removing the outdated link, or contacting the external site owner if it's an external resource.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which types of links does the Broken Link Checker identify?
The tool checks both internal links (pointing to other pages within your domain) and external links (pointing to pages on other websites). It aims to identify any hyperlink that returns an error status.
What specific HTTP status codes indicate a broken link?
Common status codes indicating a broken link include 404 (Not Found), 410 (Gone), 500 (Internal Server Error), and 503 (Service Unavailable). The checker reports any non-200 (OK) status that signifies an inaccessible resource.
Can I use this tool to check an entire website at once?
The Broken Link Checker is designed for single-page analysis. While effective for individual URLs, for comprehensive site-wide audits, you would need to manually input each page or use a dedicated website crawler.
How often should I check my pages for broken links?
It's advisable to regularly check high-traffic or critical pages monthly, and particularly after any major content updates, migrations, or site redesigns. New blog posts should be checked shortly after publishing.
Does the tool follow redirects (301/302)?
Yes, the tool generally follows redirects to determine the final destination of a link. If the final destination then returns a 4xx or 5xx error, it will be reported as a broken link, indicating an ultimate dead end.
Does this tool store any information about the URLs I scan?
No, this specific Broken Link Checker tool is designed for ephemeral, on-demand scanning. It processes your requested URL in real-time and does not store a history of scanned pages or their results.