Free Broken Link Checker
Find broken links on your page that hurt SEO and frustrate visitors.
How does your site compare?
Sites with zero broken links have 15% lower bounce rates and better crawl efficiency than those with even a few broken links.
Based on HEAD/GET request testing of internal and external links found on the page.
All checked links return valid HTTP status codes with no 404s or unreachable URLs.
How to fix this
Fix or remove broken links, and set up 301 redirects for any pages that have moved.
- 1Review each broken link and determine if the target page moved or was deleted.
- 2For moved pages, set up a 301 redirect from the old URL to the new one.
- 3For deleted pages, update the link to point to a relevant alternative page or remove it.
- 4For broken external links, find the correct URL or link to an alternative resource.
- 5Use Google Search Console to monitor crawl errors ongoing.
Quick tips by platform
WordPress: Use the "Broken Link Checker" plugin to automatically monitor and fix broken links.
Wix: Check Dashboard → SEO → Site Inspection for broken link reports.
Shopify: Use URL redirects in Settings → Navigation → URL Redirects for moved pages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are broken links bad for SEO?
Broken links waste crawl budget, pass no link equity, and create a poor user experience. Google may lower your rankings if it finds many broken links, as they signal a poorly maintained site.
How many links does this tool check?
We check up to 25 internal links and 20 external links found on the page. For a full site crawl, use a dedicated tool like Screaming Frog or Ahrefs.
What causes broken links?
Common causes: pages were deleted or moved without redirects, typos in URLs, external sites went offline, or URL structure changed during a site migration.
How often should I check for broken links?
Monthly is a good cadence. External links break more often as other sites change. Set up automated monitoring for critical pages.
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