Broken Link Checker
Scan links found on one public page and test a controlled sample for broken or failing destinations.
About the Broken Link Checker
Find a sample of outgoing links on one public page that fail to respond successfully. It can help an editor repair outdated references before readers and crawlers repeatedly hit dead destinations.
How it works and an example to tryShow less
How to use the result
The tool reads one page, collects up to 30 distinct HTTP links and makes a bounded request to each. It reports response codes or request errors for that sample; it does not crawl the whole website or verify every link on every article. Some sites block automated HEAD requests, so investigate a reported failure in a normal browser as well.
Example to try
Paste an older article with several external references and run the check. Open a flagged destination yourself before replacing or removing it. To improve coverage across a large publication, sample more than one important page rather than treating one result as a site-wide audit.
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Who uses it, and when
Editors maintaining an archive, publishers fixing pages that readers and crawlers keep hitting dead ends on, and marketers checking a landing page before launch.
Mistakes worth avoiding
- Removing a link that only failed because the destination blocks automated requests.
- Checking one page and assuming the whole site is clean.
- Replacing a dead link with an unrelated page rather than an equivalent source.
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What does the Broken Link Checker do?
Scan links found on one public page and test a controlled sample for broken or failing destinations.
How should I use the result?
The tool reads one page, collects up to 30 distinct HTTP links and makes a bounded request to each. It reports response codes or request errors for that sample; it does not crawl the whole website or verify every link on every article. Some sites block automated HEAD requests, so investigate a reported failure in a normal browser as well.
Does TechBullion store the information I enter?
Remote checks send only the URL, domain, keyword or entity needed to perform the requested analysis. Do not submit passwords, private URLs or confidential material.
What mistakes do people make with a broken link checker?
Removing a link that only failed because the destination blocks automated requests. Checking one page and assuming the whole site is clean. Replacing a dead link with an unrelated page rather than an equivalent source.
Is the result guaranteed?
No. Use the result as a practical check or planning aid and verify important decisions with the relevant primary source, provider or professional advice.
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