Why are broken links bad for SEO?

Broken links create a poor user experience and can harm your SEO by wasting crawl budget, reducing page authority, and potentially leading to lower rankings. They also frustrate users who can't access the content they're looking for.

What should I do with broken external links?

For broken external links, you have several options: update the link to the correct URL if you can find it, remove the link if the content no longer exists, or replace it with a link to alternative content that provides similar value.

Broken Link Checker

Find and fix broken links on your website to improve user experience and SEO

Website URL

Enter the full URL of your website to check for broken links

Scan Options

Check Internal Links

Check External Links

Check Image Links

Scan Depth

Scan Results

Status	URL	Location	Type	Action

About Broken Link Checker

Broken links can negatively impact your website's user experience and SEO performance. Our broken link checker helps you identify and fix these issues quickly and efficiently.

Why Check for Broken Links?

Improve user experience by ensuring all links work properly
Maintain SEO rankings by fixing broken links that could hurt your site's authority
Prevent loss of link equity through broken external links
Keep your website professional and trustworthy

Types of Broken Links

404 Errors: The requested page doesn't exist
500 Errors: Server-side errors
DNS Errors: Domain name cannot be resolved
Timeout Errors: Server takes too long to respond

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should I check for broken links?

It's recommended to check for broken links at least once a month. However, if your website is large or frequently updated, you might want to check more often.

What should I do when I find broken links?

When you find broken links, you should either update them with the correct URL, remove them if the content is no longer available, or redirect them to relevant alternative content.

Does the tool check password-protected pages?

No, the tool cannot access password-protected pages. You'll need to check these pages manually or provide appropriate authentication credentials.