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Free Broken Link Checker

Enter any URL to scan all hyperlinks on that page. PerfBee checks each link's HTTP status, follows redirect chains, and flags every 404, 5xx error, and timeout — so you can fix them before they hurt your SEO or frustrate visitors.

What This Tool Checks

  • check_circleChecks every <a href> link on the page — internal and external
  • check_circleReports HTTP status codes: 200 OK, 301/302 redirects, 404 Not Found, 5xx server errors, and timeouts
  • check_circleFollows redirect chains and shows the final destination URL
  • check_circleMeasures response time for each link
  • check_circleDistinguishes internal links (same domain) from external links
  • check_circleScans up to 200 links per page in parallel
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Why This Matters for SEO

Broken links hurt your SEO in two ways: they waste Googlebot's crawl budget on dead ends, and they signal a poorly maintained site. Google has confirmed that too many crawl errors can negatively impact how frequently a site is crawled. For users, a 404 page destroys trust and increases bounce rate.

Want this audit running on every page of your site, every day? See PerfBee Site Crawler — Crawl your whole site for broken links, on a daily schedule, with email alerts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a broken link?expand_more
A broken link (also called a dead link) is a hyperlink that no longer works — the page it points to returns an error code instead of valid content. The most common broken link errors are 404 (page not found), 410 (gone), 500 (server error), and connection timeouts. Broken links can be to pages on your own site (internal) or to external websites.
How do broken links affect SEO?expand_more
Broken links hurt SEO in several ways. First, they waste crawl budget — Googlebot follows your links to discover pages, and broken links send it to dead ends instead of indexable content. Second, pages with many outbound broken links may be seen as lower quality. Third, broken internal links prevent PageRank from flowing through your site. Google's John Mueller has confirmed that fixing broken links is a good SEO practice.
How do I find all broken links on my website?expand_more
The fastest way to find broken links is to use a broken link checker tool like this one. Enter any page URL and it will automatically crawl every hyperlink on that page and test each one. For finding broken links across your entire website (not just one page), you need a full site crawler like PerfBee, which checks every page daily and alerts you when new broken links appear.
What's the difference between a 404 and a 301 redirect?expand_more
A 404 error means the page no longer exists and no alternative has been set up. A 301 redirect means the page has permanently moved to a new URL — search engines transfer link equity to the new URL. For SEO, 301 redirects are far better than 404s. If you've deleted or moved a page, always set up a 301 redirect to the most relevant alternative page.
How often should I check for broken links?expand_more
For small websites (under 100 pages), checking monthly is reasonable. For larger sites or any site where content changes frequently, weekly or even daily checks are recommended. External links are especially prone to breaking because you have no control over third-party websites. PerfBee runs daily broken link checks across your entire site automatically.
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Crawl your entire site for broken links

PerfBee scans every page across your site, runs daily checks, and alerts you the moment a new broken link appears. No manual checking needed. Get daily crawl reports, broken link alerts, Core Web Vitals tracking, and AI fix suggestions — across your entire site.

  • checkCrawl unlimited pages — daily, automatic
  • checkBroken link detection across your whole site
  • checkCore Web Vitals & Lighthouse audits per page
  • checkAI-powered code fix suggestions
  • checkWhite-label PDF reports for clients
  • checkEmail alerts for new issues & downtime
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