Broken Link Checker
Stop losing traffic and rankings to dead links. Our free scanner identifies broken URLs and HTTP errors across your page in seconds.
Why Broken Links Hurt Your SEO
Broken links create a poor user experience and waste your 'crawl budget.' When search engine bots encounter dead ends, they may stop crawling your site, leading to indexing delays and a decline in search visibility.
Why Use Nuwtonic's Link Audit Tool?
Unlike basic scanners, Nuwtonic provides real-time HTTP status analysis. We help you distinguish between temporary server issues and permanent 404 errors, allowing you to fix technical SEO bottlenecks before they impact your site's authority.
What is a Broken Link Checker?
A broken link checker is a technical SEO utility that scans the HTML of a webpage to verify the accessibility of every outbound and internal link. It reports status codes like 200 (OK), 404 (Not Found), and 301 (Redirect).
How to Run a Link Audit
Enter the URL of the page you want to scan.
Click 'Start Scan' to begin the real-time link audit.
Review the list of broken, redirected, and working links.
Replace or remove any links returning 404 or 500 error codes.
Understanding Status Codes
200 - Working
The link is healthy and search engine crawlers can access it freely.
404 - Broken
The destination page doesn't exist. This is a critical SEO error.
301/302 - Redirect
The link points to a new location. Too many redirects can slow down a site.
Status code
The specific HTTP response returned by the destination server.
Broken Link FAQ
How do broken links affect Google rankings?
While a few broken links won't destroy your rankings, a high volume indicates a neglected site, which can lower your overall quality score in Google's eyes.
What is a 404 error?
A 404 error occurs when a server cannot find the requested URL. This usually happens when a page is deleted or its URL is changed without a redirect.
Should I delete or redirect broken links?
If there's a relevant new page, use a 301 redirect. If the content is gone forever and there's no replacement, removing the link is best.
Can broken links hurt user experience?
Yes. Users find dead links frustrating, which can lead to higher bounce rates and lower conversion rates on your website.
How often should I check for broken links?
We recommend a monthly audit for smaller sites and a weekly check for large, high-traffic websites or blogs.
Is this broken link scanner free for bulk use?
Yes, our tool is free to use. For full-site crawls and automated monitoring, consider our advanced SEO workspace.
Technical Audit Scope
This tool evaluates internal links, external links, HTTP status responses, redirect chains, and unreachable server-side URLs.
Audit Limitations
Link availability can change due to temporary server issues or IP blocking. This tool provides a snapshot of link health at the time of the scan.