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Broken Link Checker

Scan a page for broken links — we check every outgoing link (up to 40) and flag 4xx, 5xx and unreachable URLs.

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We extract and test the page's links in parallel.

About the Broken Link Checker

Scans a page and tests every outgoing link, flagging 404s, server errors and dead URLs. Broken links frustrate users and waste crawl budget and link equity.

What this tool checks

Extracts and tests up to 40 links in parallel
Flags 4xx, 5xx and unreachable URLs
Shows the status of each link

HTTP status codes at a glance

Code	Meaning	What it tells you
200	OK	The page loaded normally.
301	Moved Permanently	Permanent redirect — passes ranking signals.
302 / 307	Found / Temporary Redirect	Temporary redirect — keep the original URL.
304	Not Modified	Cached copy is still fresh.
401 / 403	Unauthorized / Forbidden	Access is blocked (auth or permissions).
404	Not Found	The URL doesn't exist — fix or redirect it.
410	Gone	Permanently removed on purpose.
429	Too Many Requests	Rate-limited — slow down.
500 / 502 / 503	Server errors	The server failed — a red flag for SEO and users.

Frequently asked questions

How often should I check?

After any big content change, and periodically — external sites go down or move without warning.

Do broken links hurt SEO?

They hurt user experience and waste crawl budget; too many can signal a poorly maintained site.