Is Broken Link Checker & Anchor Auditor free to use?

Yes. Every tool on ShortTrick is free, with no account, no sign-up and no usage limit to unlock.

Does my URL get sent anywhere?

Yes, and so does every link on the page. The address goes to our server, which fetches the page and then requests each link it finds — up to fifty third-party hosts in one run, all of which see a request from ShortTrick. Paste the HTML instead and only the links you paste are checked.

Which file formats does Broken Link Checker & Anchor Auditor support?

It accepts TXT and HTML, and returns JSON and TXT.

Do I need to install anything?

No. Broken Link Checker & Anchor Auditor runs in the browser you are reading this in, on desktop and on mobile.

What file formats and limits does Broken Link Checker support?

Broken Link Checker accepts TXT, HTML with a maximum single file size of 0 MB.

Can I use Broken Link Checker on my mobile phone or tablet?

Yes. ShortTrick is fully responsive and optimized for touch devices on iOS Safari, Android Chrome, and mobile browsers without requiring any app installation.

SEO & Webmaster TutorialTested & Verified

How to Use Broken Link Checker Online: Step-by-Step Guide

4 min read•Updated 2026-10-18

Broken Link Checker pulls every link out of a page and checks where each one leads, separating the ones that are broken from the ones that only reach their target through a redirect.

Quick Summary

Dead 404 links frustrate users, damage brand credibility, and waste search engine crawl budget.

Launch Broken Link Checker Jump to Step-by-Step

How to Use Broken Link Checker Online: Step-by-Step Guide: visual tutorial process diagram and workflow architecture

Broken Link Checker Process Workflow

4 Simple Steps

Upload or Input Your TXT Data

Configure Output & Processing Settings

Run Broken Link Checker Engine

Preview & Download JSON Result

Process Architecture • Broken Link CheckerInteractive Workflow Graphic

Input SourceTXT

Unprocessed Asset

In-Browser EngineSERP Pixel Linter & Tag Parser

0% Server Upload100% Private

Verified ResultJSON

Ready for Production

Figure 1.1: Verified end-to-end processing pipeline for Broken Link Checker. Data is transformed entirely within local browser memory with zero network roundtrips.

Before You Start

Valid TXT input data or file under 0 MB
Modern web browser (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge) with JavaScript enabled

Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these verified steps to complete the task with Broken Link Checker.

Open Broken Link Checker on ShortTrick and select your files using the drag-and-drop zone or file picker.

Step 01: Visual walkthrough of Upload or Input Your TXT Data

Drag & drop file here or click to browse

Select TXT file from your device

Helpful Tip: Supports up to 0 files simultaneously with a single-file limit of 0 MB.

Choose your preferred options, quality thresholds, and target format parameters in the controls panel.

Step 02: Visual walkthrough of Configure Output & Processing Settings

Target Settings & FormatSelect recommended preset

Helpful Tip: Default settings provide the ideal balance of processing speed and output fidelity.

Click the primary action button to process your data through our high-speed engine.

Step 03: Visual walkthrough of Run Broken Link Checker Engine

Input Example

Click execute action

Expected Output

Processed output ready in seconds

Helpful Tip: High-speed pipeline delivers results in seconds.

Inspect the rendered preview, verify output metrics, and click download to save the processed file.

Step 04: Visual walkthrough of Preview & Download JSON Result

Processing complete • Ready to save

Save JSON directly to local storage

Helpful Tip: Check file dimensions and quality before closing your browser tab.

Broken Link Checker Results Comparison

Search Compliant

Draft Content & Meta Details

Page title, description draft, and target keywords

Validated SEO Snippet

Compliant HTML tags & pixel-measured SERP preview

Settings & Configuration Guide

Setting	Recommended Value	How It Works & Impact
Character Limit Validation	Active (Strict Google SERP)	Flags titles over 60 chars (600px) or descriptions over 160 chars. Impact: Guarantees snippet text will not be truncated on mobile or desktop search.
Social Card Target	Open Graph (1200x630)	Generates compliant metadata tags for LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook. Impact: Ensures rich media previews display correctly when shared on social networks.

Best Practices & Key Considerations

Expert Recommendations

Highlights generic anchor text like "click here" that should be replaced with keyword-rich anchors.
Combine Broken Link Checker with related ShortTrick seo tools for an end-to-end digital workflow.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Using unoptimized or damaged source files that trigger parse errors.
Exceeding single-file memory quotas by uploading multi-gigabyte files.
Ignoring configuration presets suited to specific platform requirements.

Troubleshooting & Common Issues

Processing fails or browser tab becomes unresponsive

Possible Cause: Network interruption or transient API rate limit during payload transfer.

Solution: Verify your internet connection and retry with a stable network connection.

Output format or file extension does not open in third-party viewer

Possible Cause: Certain legacy desktop applications lack codecs for modern formats like WebP, AVIF, or Opus.

Solution: Select standard backwards-compatible export formats like PNG, JPG, or MP3 in the tool settings dropdown.

Quality appears different from expected output

Possible Cause: Aggressive lossy compression or incorrect aspect ratio scaling settings selected in the interface.

Solution: Adjust the quality slider to 85%+ or choose lossless processing mode to retain original fidelity.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, tests both internal pages and external outgoing citations.

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