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Free internal link checker

Enter a page. The tool tests the links that point to other pages on the same website and shows which ones redirect or fail.

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Enter a page. The tool tests the links that point to other pages on the same website and shows which ones redirect or fail. The result in the video is a real run.

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Test the links on a page, for free. Type a page address, and press Check internal links. It tests up to forty links to your own pages, and shows the status of each. That is one page. SEOSage checks every page of your website. Start your fourteen-day free trial at seosage.co.

What this tool checks

  • Finds links to other pages on the same website
  • Tests up to 40 of them
  • Shows the status code of each
  • Flags links that redirect, which adds an extra step
  • Flags links that return errors

Why it matters

Internal links connect your pages and help visitors and search engines move around. A link that points to a redirect still works but adds a step. A link that points to an error is a dead end.

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Source: Google Search Central: crawlable links.

How to read your result

  • Only links to the same website are tested.
  • 200 is fine. 3xx is a redirect. 4xx and 5xx are errors.
  • Each batch covers 40 links. Press the button under the table for the next batch.
  • Links built by JavaScript may not appear, because the tool reads the page source.

Common problems and fixes

  • An internal link returns 404. Update it to a live page or remove it.
  • An internal link redirects. Link to the final address to save a step.
  • A page has very few internal links. Link to related pages, with clear link text.
  • Links that only work with JavaScript. Use real links with an href so crawlers can follow them.

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What is an internal link checker?

An internal link checker is a tool that reads the links on a page that point to other pages on the same website and tests each one for its HTTP status — whether it loads (200), redirects (3xx) or returns an error (4xx or 5xx). Internal links are how visitors and search engine crawlers navigate from page to page within a site. A link that redirects adds an extra step. A link that returns an error is a dead end for both visitors and bots.

This free internal link checker tests up to 40 internal links per page. It flags redirecting links (which ideally should point straight to the final URL) and broken links (which should be updated or removed). For internal links across an entire website — including orphan pages that no other page links to, and pages with only one internal link pointing at them — SEOSage maps the full internal link graph in a crawl.

Internal linking best practices for SEO

  • Use descriptive anchor text. Words like "click here" or "read more" tell neither visitors nor search engines what the linked page is about. Use a short phrase that describes the destination.
  • Link to related pages. Internal links signal to search engines which pages are related and which are most important. Important pages should have more internal links pointing at them.
  • Fix internal links that redirect. Each redirect adds a small delay. Point the link directly at the final address instead.
  • Check for orphan pages. Pages with no internal links in are hard for search engines to find. Make sure every important page is linked from at least one other page.

Questions about the internal link checker

What is an internal link?

An internal link points from one page of a website to another page on the same website.

Why do internal links that redirect matter?

They still work, but each one adds a step and can slow the page. It is better to link straight to the final address.

How many internal links should a page have?

There is no fixed number. Link to pages that are useful to the reader, with clear link text.

Can SEOSage find pages nobody links to?

Yes. A crawl finds orphan pages, pages with no links out, and links that point to redirects.

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