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Free Internal Link Checker

Free Internal Link Checker

Check any page for broken internal links, anchor text quality, link positions, and more. Free tool, instant results.

Enter any page URL. We will extract and analyze all internal links.

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How the internal link checker works

One URL, one click, instant diagnostic results.

1. Enter a page URL

Paste any live HTTPS URL. The tool fetches the page HTML and extracts all internal links automatically.

2. Add your email

Enter your email to unlock the results. No account or signup required. Your email is only used to send the report.

3. Review your diagnostic report

Get link health, anchor text quality, position analysis, and actionable insights. Export CSV or copy the table for further analysis.

What is internal link health and why does it matter?

Internal links connect pages within your site. They pass link equity, help search engines discover content, and guide users through your site. Broken internal links waste crawl budget, hurt user experience, and can signal to search engines that your site has maintenance issues.

This tool checks each internal link on a page with a HEAD request to verify it resolves correctly. It also analyzes anchor text quality (generic vs descriptive), link position (navigation, footer, content), and identifies duplicate anchor conflicts where the same text points to different URLs.

What this internal link checker measures

Built for precision link audits, not guesswork.

Link health verification

Every internal link is checked with a HEAD request. You get an instant status for each: healthy (200), redirect (301/302), broken (404), server error (5xx), or unreachable (timeout). No manual clicking required.

Anchor text classification

Each link is classified as generic (click here, read more), naked URL, image link, branded (contains domain name), or descriptive. You see at a glance which anchors need improvement and which pass the quality bar.

Link position detection

Links are tagged by their HTML context: navigation, footer, sidebar, content, or other. This helps you understand where your internal links live and whether important content links sit in the main body or buried in footers.

Export and copy the link table

Export the full link table as a CSV file for spreadsheets or reporting tools. The copy button transfers the table as tab-separated text. Sort by status, URL, anchor, or count before exporting to prioritize broken links or weak anchors.

Why this internal link checker is different

Many internal link tools only list URLs. They tell you which pages link to what, but they do not verify whether those links actually work. You end up with a raw inventory and no idea which links are broken, redirecting, or unreachable. Fixing problems requires manual checks or separate broken link finders.

This tool runs a live HEAD check on every internal link. You get link health, anchor text quality, position context, and duplicate anchor conflicts in one report. No second step, no extra tools. The sortable table puts broken and redirect links first so you can act on the most urgent issues immediately.

Basic link list tools
This internal link checker
Lists links only, no health verification
HEAD check on every link: healthy, broken, redirect, unreachable
No anchor text analysis
Classifies anchors: generic, descriptive, branded, image link
No link position context
Detects navigation, footer, sidebar, content placement
Misses duplicate anchor conflicts
Flags same anchor pointing to multiple URLs
Single page only, or requires paid plan for bulk
Free single page check, instant results, no signup

Built for SEO practitioners, not just link counters

A basic link list answers one question: what pages does this page link to? An internal link checker answers a more useful question: do those links work, and is the anchor text helping or hurting? The difference matters because broken links waste crawl budget and frustrate users, while generic anchors like "click here" pass weak topical signals to search engines.

This tool is designed for quick page audits. Use it before publishing a new post, after a site migration, or when reviewing a competitor's internal linking. Because it works on any live URL, you can check any page on the web without installing software or running a full site crawl. For site-wide orphan detection and deeper audits, Zerply offers full platform access.

Frequently asked questions

What does this internal link checker actually check? +
It fetches the page HTML, extracts all internal links (same domain), and runs a HEAD request on each to verify the destination resolves. It also classifies anchor text (generic, descriptive, branded, image link), detects link position (navigation, footer, content), and flags duplicate anchors that point to different URLs.
Is this internal link checker free to use? +
Yes, completely free. Enter your email when prompted to unlock the results. No account, subscription, or credit card is needed. Your email is only used to send the report and keep you updated on new free tools.
Why does it say "redirect" for some links? +
A redirect means the link returns a 301 or 302 status instead of 200. The destination may have moved. Redirects work for users and crawlers, but updating the link to point directly to the final URL is cleaner and avoids extra hops. The tool flags them so you can decide whether to update.
What are duplicate anchor conflicts? +
A duplicate anchor conflict occurs when the same anchor text (e.g. "learn more") points to two or more different URLs on the page. This can confuse users and search engines about which page is most relevant. The tool counts these so you can replace generic anchors with unique, descriptive text for each destination.
Can I use this on competitor pages? +
Yes. Enter any publicly accessible HTTPS URL. This is useful for benchmarking how competitors structure internal links, check their anchor text mix, and spot broken links on their site.
How many links does it check per page? +
Up to 100 unique internal links per page. Duplicate links (same URL, same anchor, same follow status) are counted once with an occurrence count. For full site audits and orphan page detection, Zerply offers platform access.

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