Websites Broken Link Checker

Scan your website for broken links to boost SEO and user experience. Identify internal and external link errors, fix them, and improve your site's rankings.

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URLs to ignore (one per line)

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Enter your website's full URL (e.g., https://example.com) into the input field and click 'Start Scan'. Wait while the tool crawls your site – it will automatically check every internal and external link found on all pages. Review the detailed report that lists each broken link, its HTTP status code (like 404 or 500), and the exact page where it appears. Use the 'Export Report' button to download the list as CSV or PDF, making it easy to share with your team. Fix each broken link by updating the URL or removing the link, then rescan to confirm the issue is resolved.

📖 How to Use This Tool

Enter your website's full URL (e.g., https://example.com) into the input field and click 'Start Scan'.

Wait while the tool crawls your site – it will automatically check every internal and external link found on all pages.

Review the detailed report that lists each broken link, its HTTP status code (like 404 or 500), and the exact page where it appears.

Use the 'Export Report' button to download the list as CSV or PDF, making it easy to share with your team.

Fix each broken link by updating the URL or removing the link, then rescan to confirm the issue is resolved.

📝 What Is Websites Broken Link Checker?

A Websites Broken Link Checker is a specialized SEO tool that systematically crawls every page of your website and tests all hyperlinks – both those pointing to other pages on your site (internal links) and those pointing to external domains (external links). When a link leads to a page that no longer exists (a 404 error), times out, or returns a server error, the tool flags it as 'broken'. These broken links hurt your site's user experience because visitors encounter frustrating dead ends, and they also damage your SEO rankings because search engines interpret broken links as a sign of poor maintenance and unreliable content. By regularly scanning with this tool, you can quickly identify and fix these errors, ensuring your site remains trustworthy, navigable, and search-engine friendly.

🧮 Formula

The tool calculates a 'Broken Link Ratio' using: Broken Link Ratio = (Number of Broken Links / Total Number of Links Checked) × 100. The 'Number of Broken Links' includes any link returning a 4xx or 5xx HTTP status code (e.g., 404 Not Found, 410 Gone, 500 Internal Server Error). The 'Total Number of Links Checked' counts every unique hyperlink (both internal and external) discovered during the crawl. A lower percentage means a healthier website. For example, if your site has 2 broken links out of 500 total links, your Broken Link Ratio is 0.4%, which is excellent. If the ratio exceeds 2%, it's time for a thorough cleanup.

💡 Tips for Best Results

✨🔍 Run a full scan at least once a month – broken links appear over time when external sites remove pages or change URLs.

✨⚡ Prioritize fixing broken links on high-traffic pages first (homepage, product pages, blog posts) to protect conversions and SEO juice.

✨🔄 After editing a URL, always rescan the page to catch any new broken links that may have been introduced.

✨📊 Use the exported report to create a shared spreadsheet with your content or IT team, assigning owners for each broken link fix.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Can this tool check both internal and external links?

Yes, the Websites Broken Link Checker scans every link found on your site – both links to pages within your own domain and links pointing to other websites. The report clearly labels each broken link as 'internal' or 'external' so you know where to focus your efforts.

Will scanning my website slow it down or affect performance?

No, the tool is designed to be non-intrusive. It spreads requests over time and respects your server's resources, so your website remains fully accessible to visitors during the scan. You can also set a crawl delay if needed.

How many pages can I scan with the free version?

The free scan covers up to 100 pages on your site, which is plenty for small to medium-sized websites. If you need to scan larger sites, you can upgrade to the premium plan for unlimited page scans and more detailed analytics.