Broken Link Finder

A broken link (or dead link) is a hyperlink that points to a page that no longer exists, typically returning a 404 error. Broken links matter for SEO because they create poor user experience, waste crawl budget, and signal to search engines that your site isn't well-maintained. This can negatively impact your search rankings.

You can use our Broken Link Finder above—simply enter your page URL and we'll scan for all broken links, 404 errors, and redirect issues. Regular scanning helps you identify and fix broken links before they harm your SEO or user experience.

Fix broken links by: 1) Updating the link to the correct URL, 2) Setting up a 301 redirect to a relevant page, 3) Removing the link entirely if the content no longer exists, or 4) Replacing it with a working alternative. Our tool identifies all broken links so you can take action.

Internal broken links point to pages within your own website (e.g., /about-us) and directly affect your site's usability and crawlability. External broken links point to other websites—they don't directly hurt your rankings but create poor user experience when visitors leave your site. Both should be fixed regularly.

Yes, broken links can negatively impact your Google rankings. Google's algorithms consider user experience signals, and broken links create a poor experience. Additionally, broken internal links waste crawl budget and can prevent search engines from discovering your important content.

For active websites, we recommend checking for broken links weekly or bi-weekly. For larger sites with frequent updates, consider daily monitoring. At minimum, run a check monthly. Regular scanning catches broken links early before they accumulate and harm your SEO.

A 404 error means "Not Found"—the page might have been moved or deleted. A 410 error means "Gone"—the page was intentionally removed and will not return. From an SEO perspective, 410 is slightly better because it signals to search engines that the content is permanently gone, which can help with faster removal from search results.

While broken links themselves aren't a direct security risk, they can indicate outdated or poorly maintained sites. In some cases, broken links can be hijacked for link injection attacks if the domain expires. Always fix broken links promptly and maintain your site's integrity.