Question 1

How does the broken link checker work?

Accepted Answer

We crawl the page you enter, find every link (internal and external), then check each one by sending a request. Links that return 404, 500, or timeout are flagged as broken.

Question 2

How many links can it check?

Accepted Answer

The free version checks up to 50 links per page. Sign up for PainFinder to check all links across your entire site.

Question 3

Why do broken links matter for SEO?

Accepted Answer

Broken links create a poor user experience and waste crawl budget. Google may lower your rankings if your site has many broken links because it signals poor maintenance.

Question 4

What types of broken links does it detect?

Accepted Answer

We detect 404 (Not Found), 500 (Server Error), timeout errors, and unreachable URLs. Both internal and external broken links are flagged.

Question 5

How often should I check for broken links?

Accepted Answer

Check monthly at minimum. External sites change frequently, so links that worked last month may be broken today. Regular checks prevent SEO damage from accumulating.

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