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CHECKER FEATURE

Find Broken Links with the Recite Me Accessibility Checker

Automatically scan your website for broken links to protect your SEO and improve user experience, helping you fix issues before they impact visitors or rankings.

Broken links from the checker on a laptop screen
Broken links from the checker on a tablet

HOW IT WORKS

How broken link detection works

The Accessibility Checker  automatically crawls your website and identifies links that return errors or lead to unavailable pages.

 

Results are displayed in a clear, structured table, showing where issues exist and making it easy to understand what needs to be fixed.

 

You can search and filter results to quickly locate and prioritise fixes, helping teams take action faster.

A closer look at what the broken link feature actually does

Book a demo to see how the feature helps you spot links that no longer work, so you can fix them before they impact your users or your search performance.

What you can uncover

What insights does the broken link checker provide?

The checker gives you a clear view of broken links across your website, including:

This makes it easy to identify, prioritise, and resolve issues efficiently.

A Broken link example from the checker on a laptop

COMMON USE CASES

How teams use broken link monitoring

Identify and fix broken links before they impact user experience, SEO performance, or website maintenance.

Maintaining SEO performance

Ensure search engines can properly crawl your website by identifying and removing broken links.

Improving user experience

Prevent users from landing on error pages or dead ends by keeping navigation and links working correctly.

Ongoing website maintenance

Regularly monitor your site to keep links accurate, up to date, and functioning as expected.

Accessibility impacts more people than you think

From cognitive differences to changing accessibility expectations, inaccessible websites create barriers for a wide range of users. 

1 in 5

people live with a disability
Many users rely on accessible websites to browse, shop, and complete everyday tasks.

96%

of homepages have detectable WCAG failures. Common accessibility issues continue to impact user experience across the web.

71%

of users with disabilities leave inaccessible websites. Poor accessibility can prevent users  engaging with your content.

Who it helps

Who this feature is for

This feature is designed for teams responsible for maintaining website performance and user experience, including:

WHAT IT MATTERS

Why broken links matter

Broken links interrupt the user journey and make it harder for visitors to navigate your website.

 

For users relying on assistive technology, they can create confusion and prevent access to key content. 

 

They can also affect how search engines crawl your site, impacting visibility and performance.

Broken Link Checker FAQs

A broken link is a link that leads to a page that no longer exists or cannot be accessed.

They can make it harder for search engines to crawl your website and may negatively impact rankings.

Yes, they can create barriers for users trying to navigate your website, particularly for those using assistive technology.

Regular checks are recommended, especially after content updates or website changes.

Yes, the checker shows the location of each broken link, making it easier to fix issues quickly.