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Internal Link Checker

Analyze all internal links on a page — find empty anchor text, generic anchors, broken internal links, and more.

Internal Link CheckerGratisOn-Page SEOChecks a live URL

Enter a public URL. We fetch the live page and analyse what search engines and AI crawlers see.

Key features of the internal link checker

  • Lists all internal links found on the page with anchor text
  • Checks each internal link's HTTP status (200, 301, 404, etc.)
  • Identifies broken internal links causing 404 errors
  • Shows link destinations for link equity analysis
  • Distinguishes between follow and nofollow internal links

How to use the internal link checker

  1. Enter the page URL

    Paste the URL of the page you want to audit into the input field.

  2. Run the link check

    Click 'Check Internal Links'. The tool extracts all same-domain links and tests each one.

  3. Review link statuses

    Green links are healthy. Red links return 4xx/5xx errors and need fixing.

  4. Analyse anchor text

    Review anchor text for keyword relevance — generic anchors like 'click here' miss optimisation opportunities.

  5. Fix broken links

    Update broken links to correct URLs or redirect them. Improve anchor text where relevant.

What is an internal link checker?

The Internal Link Checker scans any webpage and audits all internal links — links that point to other pages within the same domain. It checks each link's status (working or broken), anchor text, and link destination to help you identify and fix issues in your internal linking structure.

Internal links are fundamental to SEO. They distribute PageRank (link equity) across your site, help search engines discover and index new pages, establish topical relationships between content, and guide users to related information. A strong internal link architecture is one of the most impactful technical SEO improvements you can make.

Why use an internal link checker?

Broken internal links waste crawl budget and break the flow of link equity through your site. Weak anchor text misses keyword opportunities. Orphaned pages with no internal links may never be indexed. Regular internal link audits ensure your site structure continuously supports your SEO goals.

Internal link checker: frequently asked questions

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What are internal links?

Internal links are hyperlinks that point from one page on your website to another page on the same domain. They differ from external links, which point to other websites.

Why are internal links important for SEO?

Internal links distribute PageRank between pages, help search engines discover and crawl content, establish topical authority, and improve user navigation — all of which support better rankings.

How many internal links should a page have?

There's no fixed limit. Google recommends keeping the number reasonable for users. Aim for links that are genuinely helpful for navigation, typically 10–100 per page depending on content length.

What is anchor text and why does it matter?

Anchor text is the clickable text of a link. Descriptive, keyword-relevant anchor text helps search engines understand what the linked page is about, contributing to its rankings for those keywords.

Should internal links be nofollow?

Generally no. Nofollowing internal links prevents link equity from passing to important pages. Use nofollow sparingly on internal links — only for truly non-essential pages like login pages.

Each one opens on its own page and works straight away, with no sign-up.

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  • Scores SEO, answer-engine (AEO) and generative-engine (GEO) readiness
  • Lists the fixes, page by page
  • Then track whether ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews cite you
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Site audit

fieldnote.app · SEO, AEO and GEO

Illustrative data
SEO
82
+6
AEO
64
+11
GEO
58
+9
Pages
48
Fixesby impact
  • /pricing · Missing H1High
  • /blog/guide · No FAQ schemaMedium
  • /llms.txt · Not foundMedium
  • /about · Meta description too longLow

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