What does the broken link checker find?

It detects malformed URLs, missing protocols, empty link targets, duplicate links, and improperly formatted Markdown link syntax.

Does it actually check if URLs are live?

It checks for syntax issues and formatting problems. For live URL checking, you would need a server-side tool.

Broken Link Checker

Paste Markdown and scan for malformed URLs, missing protocols, empty links, duplicate links, and improperly formatted Markdown link syntax.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the broken link checker find?: It detects malformed URLs, missing protocols, empty link targets, duplicate links, and improperly formatted Markdown link syntax.
Does it actually check if URLs are live?: It checks for syntax issues and formatting problems. For live URL checking, you would need a server-side tool.

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About Broken Link Checker

Find malformed and broken links in Markdown. Free online Markdown link validator. This tool runs entirely in your browser, so your content is not sent to a server. MarkdownMe provides free, fast, and reliable Markdown tools for developers, writers, and anyone who works with Markdown.