Dead Link Finder

How to Use the Dead Link Finder

Broken links can seriously damage your SEO performance, visitor experience, and website credibility. A single inaccessible link may drive visitors away from your site and cause search engines to lower your rankings.

The Dead Link Finder helps you rapidly detect broken or invalid links on any webpage so you can resolve them before they create problems.

🔍 What Is a Dead Link Finder?

A dead link (also called a broken link) is a hyperlink that points to a webpage or resource that no longer exists or cannot be reached. Common HTTP status codes for broken links include 404 (Not Found), 500 (Server Error), and 403 (Forbidden).

✅ Why Broken Links Are Harmful

• They create a poor visitor experience
• Search engines may reduce your rankings
• They waste crawl budget
• They damage trust and credibility
• They can lead to lost conversions and revenue

🧭 Step-by-Step Usage Guide

1. Step 1: Enter the full URL of the page you want to scan
2. Step 2: Click "Scan for Broken Links"
3. Step 3: Review the results table showing each link's status

⚠️ Important Notes

Due to browser security restrictions (CORS), some external websites may block direct scanning. The tool uses a proxy service to bypass these limitations, but some sites may still restrict access. For best results, test pages on websites you own or manage.

🎯 Who Should Use This Tool?

• Website owners and administrators
• SEO professionals and auditors
• Content managers and editors
• Web developers during site maintenance
• Digital marketing agencies