Find Broken Links
on Any Website
Scan your website and detect broken links, 404 errors, invalid URLs and more. Keep your site healthy, improve SEO and give a better experience to your visitors.
Scan Results
| URL | Status | Type | Source Page |
|---|
Detect 404 Errors
Find all broken links on your website
Internal & External
Check both internal and external links
Check Images
Detect broken images and media
Follow Redirects
See final URL status after redirects
Improve SEO
Fix issues and boost your search ranking
Free & Easy
No signup needed. 100% free to use
Check Broken Links in 3 Simple Steps
Enter Your Website URL
Paste your website URL and click on "Check Links".
We Scan Your Website
Our tool crawls your pages and checks all links.
Get Detailed Report
View broken links with status codes and fix them easily.
Detailed Results with Status Codes
Get a complete list of all links with their status codes, link type, and source page so you can quickly identify and fix issues.
- Link URL and anchor text
- Status code (200, 404, etc.)
- Internal or external link
- Source page location
- Easy export and fix
| URL | Status | Type | Source Page |
|---|---|---|---|
!https://example.com/page1 | 404 | Internal | /index.html |
!https://example.com/about-us | 404 | Internal | /index.html |
✓https://example.com/contact | 200 | Internal | /index.html |
!https://example.com/image.jpg | 404 | Image | /gallery.html |
✓https://google.com | 200 | External | /blog.html |
!https://example.com/file.pdf | 404 | Internal | /resources.html |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a broken link?
A broken link (or dead link) is a hyperlink that points to a page, image or file that no longer exists or can't be reached. Visitors usually see a "404 Not Found" error, and search engines treat many broken links as a sign of a poorly maintained site.
How does this broken link checker work?
Enter your website URL and our crawler opens your pages, collects every link and image, then requests each one and records the HTTP status code. Anything that returns a 4xx or 5xx code, times out or can't be resolved is flagged as broken.
Do broken links hurt SEO?
Yes. Broken links waste crawl budget, stop link equity from flowing through your site and create a poor experience for visitors. Fixing them is one of the quickest technical SEO wins.
What do the status codes mean?
200 means the link works. 301/302 are redirects – the link works but points somewhere else, so it's best to update it. 404 means not found, 410 means gone permanently, 403 means access is forbidden and 5xx codes are server errors.
How many pages can I scan?
You can scan up to 100 pages per check for free. Choose the number of pages next to the options under the search box. Every link and image found on those pages is checked.
Why is a working link shown as broken?
Some websites block automated checkers or return 403/429 errors to bots even though the page opens fine in a browser. If a link looks fine to you, open it manually to confirm.
Is it really free? Do I need to sign up?
Yes, CheckBrokenLink.com is 100% free and needs no signup. Just paste your URL and start checking.
Guides to Keep Your Site Healthy
How to Find and Fix Broken Links on Your Website
A step-by-step guide to cleaning up 404 errors and dead links.
Guide301 vs 302 Redirects: Which One Should You Use?
Understand redirects and how they affect your rankings.
WordPressFixing Broken Images in WordPress
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