Find vague and broken links in one click.
Scan every link for non-descriptive text, empty or “#” hrefs, and “click here” patterns — so each link makes sense on its own, the way screen-reader users hear them.
Everything you need for links that make sense
Real-time link analysis for designers, developers, and QA — no hovering, no spreadsheets.
Ambiguous text detection
Flags “click here”, “read more”, and other link text that means nothing out of context.
Empty & “#” href checks
Catches links that point nowhere or rely on script with no real destination.
Duplicate-text grouping
Groups identical link text pointing to different URLs so you can disambiguate.
In-context preview
See each link with its surrounding text and target, exactly as assistive tech reads it.
From install to answer in seconds
Open on any page
Click the EqualWeb icon in your toolbar while viewing any website you want to check.
Scan every link
The extension collects and evaluates all links on the page automatically.
Fix the unclear ones
Rewrite vague text and empty hrefs so each link stands on its own.
Manual checking vs. Link Checker
Manual checking
With Link Checker
Built around the success criteria that matter
Link Checker maps to the WCAG criteria for link purpose, so the issues you fix are the ones auditors and screen-reader users care about.
Free. Forever.
Every EqualWeb checker extension is completely free — no trial, no credit card, no account. Install it and start testing in seconds.
Add to Chrome — FreeNeed full-site compliance?
The free extension catches issues page by page. The EqualWeb platform automates remediation, monitoring, and audits across your entire site — and readers of this page get 10% off.
Questions, answered
Is Link Checker really free?
Yes — 100% free with no trial, license, or account. The full EqualWeb platform is a separate paid product for organizations that need site-wide automation.
Does it send my data anywhere?
No. All analysis runs locally in your browser — the pages you check never leave your machine.
Which browsers are supported?
Chrome and all Chromium-based browsers, including Microsoft Edge, Brave, and Opera.
Do I need to be an accessibility expert?
Not at all. Results are shown in plain language with clear verdicts and the exact WCAG criteria behind them.
What is the 10% discount code for?
It applies to the EqualWeb platform — automated remediation, continuous monitoring, and full audits for teams that need site-wide compliance.
Add Link Checker to Chrome
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