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Broken Link Checker vs Histiq

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Broken Link Checker compared with Histiq
DetailBroken Link Checker logo Broken Link Checker Histiq
What it doesFree Chrome extension that detects broken links, 404 errors, and redirects on any webpage AI semantic search for your browser history and PDFs
StageNot given Startup
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given US
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree plan: up to 150 links per scan. Lifetime License: $9.50 one-time (50% off, normally $19), includes unlimited links per scan, sitemap health checker, bulk URL checker (20 at a time), image checker, scan history, stats dashboard, and PDF export. Free 14-day trial (no credit card required, starts on install). Then: Monthly $6.99/mo, Annual $4.17/mo (billed $49.99/year, save 40%), or Lifetime $129 one-time payment.
Key features
  • Color-coded link status results (red for broken, yellow for redirects, green for working)
  • Detects 404 errors, 500 server errors, timeouts and unreachable URLs
  • Identifies 301 and 302 redirects with destination URLs
  • CSV export of scan results
  • Focus Mode to highlight individual links on the page
  • Real-time progress bar during scans
  • Filter results by status
  • Sidebar panel for results review
  • Sitemap health checker (Lifetime License)
  • Image checker to flag broken images (Lifetime License)
  • Semantic search by meaning instead of exact keywords
  • Automatic PDF indexing and search
  • Sub-50ms search latency
  • Works on Chrome and Edge from single install
  • Privacy controls including domain blocklist and URL patterns
  • Encrypted local backup and export
  • No account or login required
  • Support for PDFs up to 50 MB
What makes it different
  • No account or sign-up required
  • Runs entirely in your browser with no data leaving your device
  • Only runs when you click Scan, does not slow down browsing
  • Works on any website including password-protected pages
  • Free to install and use with no credit card required
  • Only browser history tool that is 100% local with zero data transmission to servers
  • Includes full 14-day free trial with no credit card required
  • Works across Chrome and Edge without requiring separate installs
  • Lifetime purchase option with no recurring billing
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)43 no change since last check1 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)72
Citation Flow (Majestic)2515
Referring domains (Majestic)3630

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