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Broken Links Finder helps you check a webpage for links that may no longer work correctly. Broken links can make it harder for visitors to navigate your website and may also indicate pages or resources that need attention.
Use this free tool to investigate links on a webpage and identify potential problems that may need to be reviewed.
A broken link is a hyperlink that does not lead to the expected destination.
For example, a link may point to a webpage that has been deleted, moved, renamed or is temporarily unavailable.
Broken links can occur naturally as websites change over time, particularly when pages are removed or URLs are reorganised.
Our Broken Links Finder checks links associated with the webpage you provide and helps identify links that may return an error or otherwise fail to work as expected.
The tool provides a useful starting point when investigating broken links, but results should be reviewed before making changes because temporary server problems or access restrictions can sometimes affect a link check.
Checking a webpage is simple:
For larger websites, you may want to prioritise important pages such as your homepage, service pages, product pages and high-traffic articles.
Broken links can create a frustrating experience for visitors.
If someone clicks a link expecting useful information and instead reaches an error page, they may have difficulty continuing their journey through your website.
Broken internal links can also make website navigation less effective and can prevent visitors from discovering useful content.
For these reasons, regularly checking important links can be a useful part of website maintenance.
Broken links can appear for many reasons, including:
Understanding why a link is broken will help you choose the appropriate solution.
There are two main types of links you may encounter when checking a webpage.
Internal links point from one page on your website to another page on the same website.
External links point from your website to a page on another website.
Broken internal links are usually easier to fix because you control the destination page. With external links, you may need to find an alternative resource or remove the link if the original destination is no longer available.
If you find a broken internal link, first determine what happened to the destination page.
Depending on the situation, you may be able to:
Choose the solution that best reflects the current structure and purpose of your website.
External links require a slightly different approach because you do not control the other website.
If an external page has moved, look for its new location and update your link.
If the original resource has been permanently removed, consider whether there is another trustworthy and relevant resource you can link to instead.
If no suitable replacement exists, removing the link may be better than sending visitors to a page that no longer exists.
Not necessarily.
Before removing a broken link, consider why the link exists and whether the destination has simply moved.
An important internal page may need a redirect or an updated link rather than being removed altogether.
For external resources, look for a suitable replacement before deleting a useful reference.
Broken links can affect the usability and accessibility of a website, particularly when important pages cannot be reached through internal links.
However, finding one broken link does not mean that your entire website has an SEO problem.
Focus on fixing broken links that affect important pages, navigation and the overall usefulness of your website.
Broken links should be considered as part of broader website maintenance and technical SEO rather than treated as an isolated ranking factor.
Internal linking helps visitors and search engines discover related pages on your website.
When an internal link breaks, that connection can no longer work as intended.
Regularly reviewing important internal links can therefore help maintain a clearer and more useful website structure.
For more information about internal linking and website structure, see our On-Page Optimization Techniques guide.
There is no single schedule that works for every website.
Websites that publish or update content frequently may benefit from checking links more regularly, while smaller websites may only need periodic checks.
It is particularly useful to check after major website changes, migrations, URL restructuring or content updates.
Don't change every link immediately.
First, review the results and confirm that the reported link is actually unavailable. Temporary server problems or access restrictions can sometimes produce unexpected results.
For confirmed broken links, determine whether the correct solution is to update the URL, replace the destination, redirect a moved page or remove the link.
You can also use our Link Analyzer to investigate links on a webpage in more detail.
The two tools are useful for different purposes.
The Broken Links Finder focuses on identifying links that may not work correctly.
The Link Analyzer can be used to examine the links found on a webpage and understand more about the links pointing from that page.
Using both tools can be useful when investigating a website's link structure.
Yes. Our Broken Links Finder is available to use for free.
A broken link is a hyperlink that does not successfully lead to the expected webpage or resource.
Broken links can affect website usability and may interfere with the discovery of important pages. However, an individual broken link does not automatically mean that a website will lose rankings.
No. First determine whether the destination has moved or whether a suitable replacement exists. Updating the link or redirecting a moved page may be better than simply removing it.
Temporary server problems, access restrictions, timeouts and other technical conditions can sometimes affect automated link checks. Review the URL manually before making changes.
The tool can identify links associated with the webpage being checked. External link availability can sometimes change independently of your website, so results should be reviewed before taking action.
There is no fixed schedule for every website. Periodic checks are useful, particularly after website migrations, URL changes or major content updates.
A broken link fails to reach a usable destination, while a redirected link sends visitors from one URL to another. A redirect can be appropriate when a webpage has permanently moved.
Maintaining healthy links is an important part of keeping your website useful and easy to navigate.
Use our Link Analyzer to investigate webpage links, or read our Link Building Strategies guide to learn more about links and SEO.
You can also explore our SEO Guides & Resources for more practical SEO information.
Enter a webpage URL and use the Broken Links Finder to identify links that may need to be reviewed or fixed.