What is a Broken Links Checker?
This tool helps you identify links on your web page that are no longer working — also known as broken links or dead links. These typically lead to 404 errors or other unreachable pages and can hurt your SEO and user experience.
Why Should You Fix Broken Links?
- ✅ Improves SEO rankings by keeping your site crawlable
- ✅ Enhances user experience by avoiding dead ends
- ✅ Reduces bounce rate and keeps visitors engaged
- ✅ Maintains professional trust and website quality
Use this checker regularly to ensure all your links stay healthy and functional. For best results, audit your site monthly or after any major content updates.
How to Use This Checker (Quick Steps)
- Paste the full URL of the page you want to scan.
- Click Check Links to fetch and analyze
<a href> elements.
- Review the list — broken links appear at the top.
- Fix or redirect broken URLs; re-run to confirm.
Common Causes & Fast Fixes
- Typos or outdated slugs: Update the href to the correct path.
- Pages removed without redirects: Add a 301 redirect to the nearest relevant page.
- Third-party sites changed structure: Link to a stable resource (homepage, docs hub) or remove.
- Rate limiting (429) or blocks (999): Not truly “broken.” Recheck later or use an allow-listed status endpoint.
Pro Tips
- Prefer relative links for internal navigation to survive domain moves.
- Set up redirect rules when restructuring content.
- Log broken links found by your server (404 logs) to catch issues early.
FAQs
Does a 301/302 mean the link is broken?
No. 3xx redirects are normal; we flag 4xx/5xx and no-response as broken.
Why do some sites show “HTTP 999”?
Some destinations block automated requests. That doesn’t indicate a broken link for users in a browser.
How many links does the tool check?
Up to ~150 unique links per page to keep results fast. You can re-run for deeper pages.
