Free tools / Internal link checker
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.
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.
Want this for every page of a website? See Link checks in SEOSage.
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.
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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