Dead Link Checker
Scan any page and detect broken links (404, 500, timeouts).
⛓️ Dead Link Checker
Scan any page and detect broken links (404, 500, timeouts). Scans up to 30 links per run.
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💡 About Dead Links
Dead links hurt user experience and SEO. Run this tool regularly to keep your site clean.
Only the first 30 unique links are checked, to keep the server responsive.
📖 How to Use
Dead links hurt UX and SEO. Regular checks keep your site clean.
How to use:
- Enter the page URL
- Click "Scan"
- The tool extracts all links and checks each one
- Links returning 404/500 are reported as broken
Note: Up to 30 links are checked per run — around 10–30 seconds total.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How does it work?▾
It parses the HTML of the page, extracts all links, then sends a HEAD request to each one and reports non-2xx/3xx results.
Do dead links hurt SEO?▾
Yes. Broken links increase bounce rate and signal poor maintenance to search engines.
Why is the limit 30 links?▾
To keep the server responsive. Larger audits can be run in chunks.
Why does it take so long?▾
Each link is a separate HTTP request. Slow sites take longer. 30 links = 10–30 seconds.
How do I fix dead links?▾
1) Remove them, 2) Redirect with 301, 3) Update to a working URL.
Is it free?▾
Yes, free with no limits.
What's the difference from a friend-link checker?▾
A dead link checker scans all links on a page. A friend-link checker only checks the "Friends" section.