Broken Link Checker
Find broken links
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find broken links on my website?
Enter your website URL. The tool crawls all pages, checks every link (internal and external), and reports broken ones (404, 500, timeout). Results show the broken URL, the page it appears on, the HTTP status code, and the anchor text.
Why do broken links hurt SEO?
Broken links waste crawl budget (Googlebot stops following dead ends). They pass no link equity. They create poor user experience (increasing bounce rate). Google may lower rankings for sites with many broken links. Fix them regularly for better SEO performance.
What HTTP status codes indicate broken links?
404: page not found. 410: permanently removed. 500: server error. 502: bad gateway. 503: service unavailable. Timeout: server not responding. 301/302 redirects are not broken but should be updated to the final URL for efficiency.
How often should I check for broken links?
Monthly for small sites (under 100 pages). Weekly for large sites or sites with frequent content changes. After any site migration or URL restructuring. The tool can be scheduled for regular automated checks with email reports.
How do I fix broken links?
Update the link to the correct URL. Set up 301 redirects for moved pages. Remove links to permanently deleted content. Replace external broken links with alternative sources. The tool provides fix suggestions for each broken link found.