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Broken Link Checker

Extract page links and check a bounded set of live targets for HTTP errors and redirect outcomes without crawling the entire web.

Free to use No sign-up Live public check
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Live checks may contact the target website or a named external service.

Purpose-built online tool

What the Broken Link Checker does

Extract page links and check a bounded set of live targets for HTTP errors and redirect outcomes without crawling the entire web.

The Broken Link Checker runs in a focused browser workspace with only the inputs and controls needed for this task. No account or software installation is required, and the page adapts to phones, tablets and desktop screens.

Before you start

Broken Link Checker input, output and processing

The Broken Link Checker is built around the exact task described above. Check these details before starting so the source and expected result match your workflow.

Input
Broken Links
Result
Report
Processing
Uses a bounded live request to the public URL or named service so the requested website signal can be checked.
Best for
A focused online task with the result reviewed before it is used elsewhere.
Practical uses

When to use the Broken Link Checker

  • Complete a one-off task without opening a large desktop application.
  • Prepare a cleaner result for work, study, publishing or sharing.
  • Check the result immediately and copy or download it when ready.
Three easy steps

How to use the Broken Link Checker

  1. 1Enter the public URL, markup or configuration requested by the Website & SEO tool.
  2. 2Run the generator, validator or live website check and review the matched rules, headers, previews or warnings.
  3. 3Copy or download generated output where available, then verify important SEO changes in the relevant search-engine or production environment before deployment.
Complete workflow guide

Detailed guide to the Broken Link Checker

The Broken Link Checker provides a focused way to validate, test and diagnose. It supports a common practical need: Complete a one-off task without opening a large desktop application. You can complete that task without setting up a larger application or unrelated workflow.

Choose the right input for Broken Link Checker

Start with broken links and make sure it represents the final material you intend to process. Read the labels before changing defaults: the useful option is the one that matches the destination requirement, not automatically the largest, smallest or strongest setting. Start with a valid input and keep an unchanged copy of anything important.

Broken Link Checker workflow in practice

A practical workflow is to prepare the source, run one controlled operation, inspect the preview or summary, and then save report. This supports tasks such as: Complete a one-off task without opening a large desktop application. Prepare a cleaner result for work, study, publishing or sharing.

Understand and verify the checker result

Do not treat a completed status as the only quality check. Open or copy report, compare the important information with the source, and test it in the destination that will use it. Review the completed result against the source and the requirements of the destination workflow.

Troubleshoot the Broken Link Checker

First confirm that the selected source is supported and complete. Then retry with a smaller representative sample or the default options, review any message shown by the tool, and compare the result again. For the Broken Link Checker, Use only the options that affect your intended result.

Better output

Tips for the best Broken Link Checker result

  • Start with a valid input and keep an unchanged copy of anything important.
  • Use only the options that affect your intended result.
  • Review the completed output before publishing, printing or deleting the original.
Practical example

A practical Broken Link Checker workflow

Use the Broken Link Checker for its focused task, review every relevant option before processing and verify the report against the broken links before relying on it.

  • Start with representative input rather than the only copy of important data.
  • Review the visible result, warnings and selected options before copying or downloading it.
  • Verify important output independently when it will affect publishing, finance, health, security or another high-impact decision.
Helpful answers

Broken Link Checker frequently asked questions

Is this Broken Link Checker free to use?

Yes. The Broken Link Checker is free to use and does not require registration or software installation.

Is my information or file kept private?

Generator-only Website & SEO tools do not need a live request. Live checks contact the public URL, and any named third-party service is identified before the check runs.

Does this tool work on mobile devices?

Yes. The tool has a responsive interface and works in current mobile and desktop browsers with JavaScript enabled.

Can this tool guarantee indexing, rankings or a rich result?

No. These tools help inspect or generate technical signals, but search engines decide crawling, indexing, ranking and rich-result display. Validate important changes against current search-engine documentation and your production site.