Free Broken Link Checker
Scan any webpage to find broken links, 404 errors, redirects, and timeouts.
About this tool
What it checks
- 4xx errors (404 Not Found, 403 Forbidden, etc.)
- 5xx server errors
- Connection timeouts
- Redirect chains (3xx)
Status codes
- 2xx: OK, the link works
- 3xx: redirect, worth updating
- 4xx: broken, fix or remove it
- 5xx: server error, may be temporary
Tips
- Fix 404 links to avoid SEO problems
- Update 301/302 redirects to point at direct URLs
- Check internal links first — they are usually the easiest to fix
- Re-scan after fixing to confirm
Frequently asked questions
What is a broken link checker?
A broken link checker scans the links on a webpage and reports which ones return errors such as 404 (not found), 5xx server errors, or connection timeouts, so you can fix or remove dead links.
Why do broken links hurt SEO?
Broken links waste crawl budget, create poor user experience, and can dilute the authority passed through your internal linking. Search engines see a page full of dead links as lower quality, which can reduce rankings.
How many links does this tool check?
The checker scans up to 100 unique links found on the page you submit, covering both internal and external links, and reports their HTTP status, redirect target, and response time.
Is this broken link checker free?
Yes. It is completely free, requires no signup, and runs in your browser. You can re-scan as often as you like and export broken links to CSV.