HTML Link Extractor & Broken Link Checker
Extract all links from HTML code or a live webpage, and check which are broken. Find URLs, anchor text, and verify link health instantly.
HTML Link Extractor & Checker
Extract all hyperlinks from HTML code and check their status
How the HTML Link Extractor and Checker Works
This tool parses HTML content to find all anchor (<a>) tags and extract their URLs. It categorizes links as internal or external and can check the status of external links. The tool uses DOM parsing to accurately identify all hyperlinks in the provided HTML.
Link Extraction and Checking Process
- Paste HTML content containing links into the input area
- Click "Extract Links" to parse and identify all anchor tags
- Links are categorized as internal or external based on URL format
- Review the extracted list showing link text and URL
- Click "Check Links" to verify external link status
- Status indicators show which links are working or broken
- Copy all URLs or click individual links to open them
Specific Use Cases
Website Link Audit
A webmaster extracts all links from a page to audit external resources. They check for broken links before a site redesign or migration.
SEO Link Analysis
An SEO specialist analyzes a competitor's page to understand their linking strategy. Extracting links reveals partnerships and resource references.
Content Migration Planning
Before migrating content, a team extracts all links to plan redirects. This ensures no broken links after the migration is complete.
Resource List Compilation
A researcher extracts links from multiple pages to compile a resource list. The tool quickly gathers all URLs for further analysis.
Link Building Verification
A marketer verifies that backlinks are properly placed on partner sites. They extract links to confirm placement and check if they're still active.
What to Know Before Using This Tool
Understanding link extraction:
- Internal links typically start with / or # or are relative paths
- External links start with http:// or https://
- Link status checking uses HEAD requests where possible
- CORS restrictions may limit status checking for some domains
- Links without href attributes are not extracted
- JavaScript-generated links won't be found in static HTML
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of links are extracted?
All anchor tags with href attributes are extracted. This includes absolute URLs, relative paths, anchor links (#section), mailto: links, and tel: links.
How does internal vs external classification work?
Links starting with http:// or https:// are classified as external. Relative paths, root-relative paths (/page), and anchors (#section) are classified as internal.
Why can't some links be checked?
Browser security (CORS) prevents checking some external links. Internal links and links without proper HTTP protocols can't be checked. Some servers block automated requests.
Can this check links across multiple pages?
This tool processes one HTML input at a time. For site-wide link checking, you'd need to extract HTML from each page and process them separately, or use a dedicated crawler tool.
What does a "Failed" status mean?
Failed means the link check couldn't complete successfully. This could be due to network issues, CORS restrictions, or the server blocking the request. The link may still work in a browser.
Can I export the link list?
Yes, use the "Copy URLs" button to copy all extracted URLs to your clipboard. Paste them into a spreadsheet or document for further use.
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