πŸ”— Free SEO Tool

Broken Link
Checker

Find and fix broken links on your website. Check single pages or crawl entire domains to identify 404 errors, timeouts, and other link issues.

πŸ” We'll scan all links on this page for broken links and errors.

Broken Links: Hidden SEO Killers

Broken links damage user experience, waste crawl budget, and signal poor site maintenance to search engines. Regular link auditing is essential for maintaining SEO health and ensuring optimal user navigation.

Why Broken Links Hurt SEO

πŸ•·οΈ Crawl Budget Waste

Search engines waste time crawling dead links instead of discovering new content.

πŸ‘Ž Poor User Experience

404 errors frustrate users and increase bounce rates, signaling quality issues.

πŸ“‰ Lost Link Equity

Broken internal links prevent the flow of authority throughout your site.

🚫 Indexing Issues

Orphaned pages become unreachable and may disappear from search results.

Common Types of Link Issues

404 Not Found

The most common broken link type. Often caused by deleted pages or typos in URLs.

500 Server Errors

Technical issues preventing access. May be temporary but should be monitored.

Timeout Errors

Slow-loading pages that fail to respond. Often indicates server performance issues.

Our Link Checker Advantages

  • βœ…Comprehensive Scanning: Check single pages or crawl entire domains
  • βœ…Detailed Reporting: Status codes, error types, and source page information
  • βœ…Redirect Detection: Identify chains and potential optimization opportunities
  • βœ…Export Results: Download findings for team collaboration and tracking

πŸ’‘ Pro Tip

Set up regular broken link audits monthly or after major content updates. Fix 404 errors by updating links or implementing proper 301 redirects to maintain link equity and user experience.