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Dead Link Checker

by foxarch.ind Β· Developer Tools
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 16 Oct 2026

Quickly scan pages with dead link checker: detect broken links, check link status and 404 errors.

Users
135
+132 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
+5.00 in 30 days
Ratings
5
+5 in 30 days
Store rank
#75K
#63K among extensions
Version
1.0.2
updated 8 Oct 2026

Users

monthly, 1 months
068135Sep 2026Oct 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 135 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 1 months
025Sep 2026Oct 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 5 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

The Chrome Web Store rounds user counts down to the leading digit, so the user line moves in steps. The ratings count is exact and is the better signal of real adoption.

About Dead Link Checker

πŸ”Ž Find broken pages without leaving the current tab dead link checker scans the open site and shows failed resources, requests, redirects, and status results in a side panel. It is designed for developers, QA specialists, SEO teams, editors, and site owners who need a fast technical audit while keeping the current page visible. πŸš€ How to use dead link checker 1️⃣ Open the site you want to inspect. 2️⃣ Launch the extension and start scanning. 3️⃣ See broken, warning, ok, and skipped results. 4️⃣ Copy an address, inspect redirects, or highlight the related element. 5️⃣ Filter the results or export them to CSV. 🧭 Check pages with less manual work Use website dead link checker before publishing or after changing site structure. ➀ check dead links in articles, catalogs, landing pages, and documentation. ➀ check site for dead links after moving content or updating navigation. ➀ use dead link finder to locate failed references in large documents. The extension is useful for QA, migrations, redesigns, releases, and routine content maintenance. 🧩 More than visible anchors dead link checker tool can inspect page elements, resources, and network requests that fail while the current tab is loading. - Find responses that return 4xx or 5xx status codes. - detect broken links caused by DNS, timeout, connection, or certificate problems. - detect broken resources such as images, scripts, and styles. - Trace redirects that end with an error. - See failed requests that are not visible as clickable elements. This makes technical diagnostics easier without opening several browser tools. πŸ“Š Clear status categories β€’ broken β€” failed resources and requests. β€’ warning β€” redirects, slow responses, mixed-content issues, or cases that need attention. β€’ ok β€” successful responses. β€’ skipped β€” items excluded by scan rules. For a quick 404 audit, use the 404 link checker workflow and filter failed results. πŸ–±οΈ Keep the site in context The extension keeps scan results in the side panel, making it easier to connect an error with the element that produced it. β–Έ Highlight a related element on the current page. β–Έ Copy the full address for debugging or reporting. β–Έ Inspect redirect details and the final response. The side panel helps you investigate issues without losing context. βš™οΈ Controls for different scenarios The dead link checker chrome workflow can be adjusted for browser testing and different site configurations. 1. Include or exclude external domains. 2. Follow redirects to see the final response. 3. Adjust behavior for dynamic content and single-page applications. Filters help narrow the results, while CSV export makes findings easier to share with your team. 🌐 Built for modern sites The scanner can work with dynamic elements and route changes inside single-page applications. It can continue checking relevant resources as the interface changes, including content that appears after the initial load. πŸ“Œ Can it inspect more than visible anchors? πŸ’‘ Yes. The extension checks document elements and relevant network requests, so it can detect network failures that a simple anchor scan may miss. πŸ“Œ Can I use it after a redesign? πŸ’‘ Yes. Run a dead link check after changing routes, templates, navigation, or content to spot failures before release. πŸ” For SEO, QA, and content maintenance Broken references can create poor navigation, outdated content, and unnecessary errors. Use the extension as part of a repeatable audit after important site changes. Use the extension before: - publishing new content; - changing page structure; - checking a frontend release; - auditing old articles or documentation. For targeted audits, check broken links or run a dead link check on the current site. πŸ§ͺ Common questions ❓ What does the extension do? πŸ’‘ It is a Chrome extension for scanning the current site, finding failed resources, and checking response status without leaving the tab. ❓ Does it help with 404 errors? πŸ’‘ Yes. The 404 checker workflow helps find pages that return not-found responses. ❓ Can it detect redirects and failed resources? πŸ’‘ Yes. It shows redirect details, response status, and network failures that may require attention. πŸ› οΈ Keep maintenance simple Whether you need a website dead link checker for content audits, a dead link finder for QA, or a link checker tool for technical checks, the extension keeps important findings in one side panel. Start a scan, inspect the results, and fix the errors that matter.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days+42+45.2%+20.00
30 days+132+4400.0%+5+5.00

Chrome Web Store search rankings

Where Dead Link Checker appears when people search the store, with the 30 day change
Search phrasePosition30 days
broken links#52+20

Version history

4 versions recorded
1.0.28 Oct 2026
1.0.128 Sep 2026
1.0.019 Sep 2026
0.1.013 Sep 2026

Details

Category
Developer Tools
First seen
13 Sep 2026
Size
210 KB
Languages
de, en, fil, id, sw, ms, nl, vi
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
docs.google.com
Extension ID
fcfnicmodaihmjgcpblnfhchjiegabei

Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 2, likelihood 3
Permissions
sidePanelscriptingstoragewebRequest
Site access
<all_urls>
Can read and change data on every website you visit.

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