Dead Link Checker

Stable

Tool Introduction

Dead Link Checker analyzes websites by extracting all links from a given URL and testing their availability, specifically identifying 404 and 410 status code dead links to help maintain website quality.

Usage Steps

Step 1: Enter Website URL

Input the website URL in the search field, the system will automatically add https protocol if needed. Enter website URL

Step 2: Start Detection

Click the "Check Dead Links" button to extract page links and test their status individually.

Step 3: Review Results

View detected dead links in a table format showing link text, full URL, and status code, with one-click copy functionality. Detection results and table

Feature Highlights

  • Smart protocol completion (auto-adds https://)
  • Real browser simulation for requests
  • Precise 404/410 dead link identification
  • Tabular results display
  • One-click link copy function
  • English/Chinese interface support

Output Rules

Specifically detects links returning 404 (Not Found) and 410 (Gone) status codes. Results are displayed in table format showing link text, complete URL, and status code badges. Each link supports copy-to-clipboard operation.

Best Practices

  • Input complete homepage or important page URLs for detection
  • Check website dead links regularly to maintain user experience
  • Prioritize fixing 404 dead links to improve SEO performance
  • Pay attention to 410 status deleted resource links

Use Cases

  • Website content quality inspection
  • Link auditing before SEO optimization
  • Link verification after website redesign
  • Quality control before content publishing
  • Competitor website link quality analysis

FAQs

What types of dead links does the tool detect? Specifically detects links with 404 (Not Found) and 410 (Gone) status codes.

Why do results only show specific status codes? The tool focuses on clear dead link types to avoid false positives from other potential temporary access issues.

Can I check multiple websites? Currently supports single URL input, requiring individual checks for different websites.

How long does detection take? Depending on the number of page links, usually completes within seconds to minutes, with a maximum 50-second wait per link.

Can it detect intranet or protected links? Only publicly accessible HTTP/HTTPS links can be detected.