The Retrieve Broken Links API allows users to quickly and reliably check the validity of any online link. By sending a URL as a parameter, the API returns detailed information about the status of the link, including the HTTP status code, whether the URL is broken or functional, and any associated errors. This facilitates early detection of problems that could affect user navigation or website performance.
The service is ideal for maintaining content quality on websites, online stores, blogs, and digital platforms that rely on reliable links. The API helps prevent broken links that can negatively affect the user experience, reduce web traffic, and decrease the effectiveness of SEO strategies. Each check provides a clear result, with a Boolean indicator that signals whether the URL is active or broken, and an error field that details the cause if the link is not accessible.
In addition to basic validation, the API can be easily integrated into automated link audit processes, site maintenance reports, and content quality analysis tools.
With fast response times and reliable results, this API is an essential tool for any web project that requires active and verified links, ensuring continuity of navigation and improving the user experience.
{"url":"https://www.google.com/","status_code":200,"is_broken":false,"error":null}
curl --location --request POST 'https://zylalabs.com/api/11394/retrieve+broken+links+api/21557/broken+link' --header 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'
--data-raw '{
"url": "https://www.google.com"
}'
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Authorization
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[Required] Should be Bearer access_key. See "Your API Access Key" above when you are subscribed. |
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The Broken Link endpoint returns data indicating the status of a URL, including the HTTP status code, a Boolean value indicating if the URL is broken, and any associated error messages if applicable.
The key fields in the response data are "url" (the checked URL), "status_code" (the HTTP response code), "is_broken" (a Boolean indicating if the link is broken), and "error" (details of any issues encountered).
The response data is structured in JSON format, with key-value pairs that provide clear information about the URL's status, making it easy to parse and utilize in applications.
The endpoint provides information on whether a URL is active or broken, the HTTP status code, and any errors encountered, allowing users to assess link reliability effectively.
Users can customize their requests by sending different URLs as parameters in the POST request to the Broken Link endpoint, allowing for batch checks or individual URL validations.
In the response, "status_code" indicates the HTTP response (e.g., 200 for success), "is_broken" shows if the link is functional (false) or not (true), and "error" provides details if the link is inaccessible.
Typical use cases include website maintenance, automated link audits, content quality checks, and SEO optimization, ensuring that all links on a site are functional and enhancing user experience.
Data accuracy is maintained through real-time checks against the URLs, utilizing standard HTTP protocols to verify link status, ensuring reliable results for users.
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