Is Broken Link Checker completely free?

Yes, completely free with unlimited checks. No registration, credit card, or premium features required. Scan as many URLs as needed.

How many links can Broken Link Checker scan?

The tool scans all links on a single webpage. Most pages analyze 50-500 links in 10-30 seconds. Very large pages (2000+ links) may take 1-2 minutes.

What do the HTTP status codes mean?

200 = working link, 301/302 = redirect, 404 = page not found, 500 = server error, timeout = no response within 10 seconds. Red flags indicate broken links needing repair.

Does Broken Link Checker work on mobile devices?

Yes, works on iPhone, iPad, Android phones and tablets. Responsive design adapts to all screen sizes for easy mobile scanning and reporting.

Can I check password-protected pages?

No, the tool cannot access pages behind login screens or paywalls. Only scan publicly accessible URLs without authentication requirements.

Is my data private when using this tool?

Yes, all processing happens in your browser. Your URLs are never stored on our servers. Close the tab and your data is completely deleted.

What file types does it check?

Scans HTTP/HTTPS links, email links (mailto:), file downloads (PDF, ZIP, images), and internal page anchors. It identifies broken links across all common formats.

Can I export the broken links report?

Yes, click the 'Download Report' button after scanning to save results as CSV. Open in Excel or Google Sheets for further analysis and tracking.

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Broken Link Checker — simple

Find broken links on any webpage.

How to use Broken Link Checker

Paste Your URL

Enter the complete webpage URL (including https://) into the text input field labeled 'Enter Website URL'. Click the blue 'Check Links' button to begin scanning.

Wait for Scan Results

The tool analyzes every link on the page. A progress bar displays the scan status. Processing typically takes 10-30 seconds depending on the number of links detected.

Review Broken Links Report

Results display in a table showing Status (200, 404, timeout), URL, Link Text, and Response Time. Red rows indicate broken links (4xx, 5xx errors). Click 'Download Report' button to export as CSV.

Filter and Analyze Results

Use the 'Filter by Status' dropdown to show only broken links, redirects, or timeouts. Click any URL to preview the broken resource or identify which page links to it.

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