Check URL status codes, redirects, and response times instantly. Validate single links or check thousands of URLs at once with our cloud-based URL checker.
Built for big lists
Spreadsheets, desktop crawlers and scripts tend to stall or get blocked long before 10,000 URLs. This is the job Bulk URL Checker is built for.
A full export from Ahrefs, Semrush or Search Console: see which links still resolve, which redirect and which are gone.
Every old URL from before the move, checked for the right redirect, with loops and long chains called out.
Product, listing or content URLs from a sitemap or a database dump, in one job with no splitting.
Your first month is on us: 15,000 URL checks on the Starter plan, no credit card. Connect the API, an SDK, the MCP server, a webhook or a scheduled check and the trial grows to a month of Pro: 50,000 URL checks, once per account.
A URL checker is a tool that validates URLs and verifies their status by sending HTTP requests to web servers. It checks whether URLs are accessible, returns their HTTP status codes (like 200, 404, or 301), measures response times, and detects redirect chains. URL checkers are essential for maintaining website health, SEO performance, and user experience.
Check if URLs return successful 200 status codes or encounter errors like 404 (not found) or 500 (server error).
Identify redirect chains (301, 302, 307, 308) and ensure they lead to valid destinations without creating loops.
Measure how quickly URLs respond to help identify slow-loading pages that hurt user experience and SEO.
Regular URL checking provides critical benefits for website management and SEO:
💡 Did You Know? Google considers broken links a negative ranking factor. Regular URL checking helps maintain your site's authority and search visibility.
When checking URLs, you'll encounter various HTTP status codes indicating different outcomes:
| Status Code | Meaning | Action Needed |
|---|---|---|
| 200 OK | URL is working correctly | No action needed |
| 301 Moved Permanently | URL has permanently moved | Update link to new destination |
| 302 Found | Temporary redirect | Monitor if redirect becomes permanent |
| 404 Not Found | Page doesn't exist | Remove link or create redirect |
| 500 Internal Server Error | Server-side problem | Contact site administrator |
| 503 Service Unavailable | Server temporarily down | Check again later or find alternative |
Different URL checking methods serve various purposes:
URL checkers serve various professionals and organizations:
Our cloud-based URL checker offers advantages over traditional tools:
Your first month is on us: 15,000 URL checks. Need more? Subscribe from $9/mo for 15,000 checks a month or grab a one-off credit pack. A single job handles up to 100,000 URLs.
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