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Free Broken Link Checker for Websites

Find 404s · Detect server errors · See every source page · Export CSV

Scan a public website for broken internal and external links. The crawler reports dead URLs, HTTP errors and timeouts, along with the page where each link was found and its visible anchor text.

Scan a website for dead links and HTTP errors

Enter a full website URL and start the scan. The report identifies links returning 4xx or 5xx responses, connection failures and timeouts, then shows exactly where each problem was found.

Enter a URL to get started

The scanner crawls your site, follows every link it finds,
and reports anything that returns a 4xx or 5xx error.

Live feed

Results

Status Broken URL Found on page Link text
No broken links found — nice work.

Broken links send visitors to missing pages, interrupted redirects and server errors. This free broken link checker crawls public pages on a website, tests the links it finds and builds a report showing the failed URL, HTTP status, source page and visible link text.

Find 404 and 410 pages

Locate links pointing to pages that were removed, renamed or published at the wrong address.

Detect server errors

Identify links returning 5xx responses that may indicate application, hosting or configuration problems.

See the source page

Every result includes the page where the broken URL was found, making repairs easier to locate.

Review link text

Use the displayed anchor text to understand how the broken link appears to visitors.

Filter the report

Search completed results by broken URL, source page or link text.

Export results as CSV

Download the broken-link report for editing, sharing or tracking repairs.

Enter the website address

Paste the complete public URL, including the https:// portion.

Choose the crawl size

The crawler follows all discoverable internal pages on the submitted domain.

Start the scan

Watch the live feed while the crawler checks pages and follows the links it discovers.

Repair and export

Review each failed URL, update the source page and export the report when needed.

The HTTP status helps explain why a link failed. Some problems require updating the link, while others may need a redirect, restored page or server repair.

StatusMeaningTypical fix
404 Not FoundThe requested page does not exist at that URL.Correct the link, restore the page or redirect the old address.
410 GoneThe page was intentionally removed and is no longer available.Remove the link or replace it with a relevant live destination.
403 ForbiddenThe server understood the request but refused access.Review permissions, access controls or whether the link should be public.
500 Server ErrorThe destination server encountered an application or configuration error.Check server logs, application code and hosting configuration.
TimeoutThe destination did not respond before the request limit was reached.Retest the page and investigate slow hosting, DNS or connectivity problems.

A dead link interrupts the path a visitor expected to follow. On product pages, guides and navigation menus, that can prevent people from reaching important information or completing an intended action. Broken internal links can also make portions of a website harder for search crawlers to discover.

External links can fail when another website changes its URLs or removes content. Internal links often break after a redesign, migration, filename change or deleted page. Running a link check after major site changes helps catch those errors before they remain unnoticed.

What is a broken link?

A broken link points to a URL that cannot be reached or returns an error such as 404, 410, 500 or a timeout.

Does the checker scan internal and external links?

The crawler stays within the submitted domain while checking the links it finds on those pages, including links that point to external websites.

Can I export the broken-link report?

Yes. The CSV export includes the HTTP status, broken URL, source page and visible link text for every failed result.

Why are broken links bad for a website?

They interrupt navigation, reduce visitor trust and can stop users or search crawlers from reaching useful pages.

Will the checker scan password-protected pages?

No. It can only access public pages that do not require a login, private session or other authentication.

How often should I check for broken links?

Run a check after redesigns, migrations and large content changes. Sites that publish or remove pages frequently should also be checked periodically.

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