Is this broken link checker tool free to use?

Yes, the Broken Link Checker on StoreDropship is completely free. There are no sign-ups, subscriptions, or usage limits required.

How many URLs can I check at once?

You can check up to 20 URLs at a time by entering one URL per line in the input box. For larger audits, run multiple batches.

What does a broken link mean for SEO?

Broken links signal poor site quality to search engines, can waste crawl budget, and harm user experience — all of which negatively impact SEO rankings.

What HTTP status codes indicate a broken link?

4xx errors (like 404 Not Found, 403 Forbidden, 410 Gone) and 5xx server errors indicate broken or problematic links. 2xx means healthy, 3xx means redirect. 429 means the site rate-limited the checker, not that the page is dead.

Why do some links show as blocked even though they work?

Some large sites (like Google) block or rate-limit automated checks from servers. A Blocked 429/403 does not mean the link is broken — verify those URLs in a browser.

Can I check internal website links with this tool?

Yes. Paste any internal or external URL. For full internal link audits, crawl your sitemap or page source first, extract all links, then check them here.

How often should I check my website for broken links?

For active websites, check monthly. For e-commerce or news sites with frequent content changes, weekly checks are recommended to maintain link health.

Does this tool check links inside PDFs or documents?

No. This tool validates URLs directly. To check links inside PDFs, extract the URLs first and then paste them into this tool for validation.

What is the difference between a 404 and a 410 error?

A 404 means Not Found — the resource may return later. A 410 means Gone — the resource is permanently deleted. For SEO, 410 is preferred over 404 for removed pages.

Can broken links affect my Google rankings?

Yes. While Google does not penalize directly for broken links, they lead to poor crawl efficiency, lost link equity, and bad user experience — all of which indirectly affect rankings.

Broken Link Checker — Find Dead Links Instantly | StoreDropship

Broken Link Checker

Validate multiple URLs at once — instantly identify 404 errors, dead links, and redirect chains on any website.

Check Your Links Now

Enter URLs to Check (one per line, max 20)Paste full URLs starting with http:// or https://. One URL per line.

How to Use the Broken Link Checker

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Enter URLs to Check
Paste one or more full URLs (starting with https://) — one per line. Up to 20 URLs at a time.
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Click Check Links
The server checks each URL (including other websites) and returns the real HTTP status.
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Review Results
Valid (2xx), Redirect (3xx), Broken (4xx/5xx), or Blocked/Unverified (rate-limit / bot protection).
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Export or Action Broken Links
Copy broken links and fix or remove them from your site.

Key Features

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Batch URL Checking

Check up to 20 URLs at once.

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HTTP Status Classification

2xx, 3xx, 4xx/5xx, or blocked by the target site.

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Summary Dashboard

Totals for valid, redirect, broken, and unverified.

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One-Click Copy

Copy all broken links instantly.

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External Sites Too

Checks run on the server so other domains are not blocked by CORS.

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Mobile Friendly

Works on phones, tablets, and desktops.

How Broken Link Detection Works

The checker sends a server-side request to each URL and reads the HTTP status code.

2xx → Valid
3xx → Redirect
4xx/5xx → Broken
429/403 bot-block → Blocked (not always a dead page)

Code	Name	Meaning	SEO Impact
200	OK	Page loads	No issue
301	Moved Permanently	Redirect	Monitor
404	Not Found	Missing page	Harmful
410	Gone	Permanently removed	Fix ASAP
429	Too Many Requests	Checker was rate-limited	Not a broken page
500	Server Error	Target server failed	Critical

Practical Examples

Riya Sharma — Mumbai

Found 4 product 404s and 2 bad redirects on her fashion blog.

Arjun Mehta — Bengaluru

Flagged 6 discontinued supplier URLs returning 404.

Markus Weber — Berlin

Updated 8 moved tools and removed 3 dead resources.

Priya Nair — Kochi

Replaced closed hotel links in travel posts.

What Is a Broken Link Checker?

A broken link checker tests whether URLs return a successful HTTP response. Dead links waste crawl budget and hurt trust. Use this tool for internal and external URLs in batches of 20.