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Broken Link Checker vs SkipCut

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Broken Link Checker compared with SkipCut
DetailBroken Link Checker logo Broken Link CheckerSkipCut logo SkipCut
What it doesFree Chrome extension that detects broken links, 404 errors, and redirects on any webpage Browser-based YouTube ad blocker with background play, no installation required
StageNot given Startup
FoundedNot given 2025
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Free
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. Completely free with no registration, no subscription, and no hidden charges.
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)
  • Ad blocking for all YouTube ads including pre-roll, mid-roll, and overlay ads
  • Background audio playback on iOS and Android
  • Playlist support with full ad-free playback
  • Video downloading in high quality
  • Dark mode and light mode themes
  • Support for 8K and 4K video quality
  • DJ Mode for mixing and crossfading two YouTube videos
  • Sleep timer to automatically pause videos after a preset duration
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
  • Works on all devices without installation or account creation, including iPhones and devices where browser extensions cannot be installed
  • Uses YouTube's official embed player, making it impossible for YouTube to detect or block unlike browser extensions
  • Completely free with no hidden charges, funded by community support and ethical partnerships rather than user data
  • All viewing history stored locally in browser with zero server-side access or data collection
  • Simpler alternative to Vanced and ReVanced that requires no APK, patching, or technical setup
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 check23 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)76
Citation Flow (Majestic)2522
Referring domains (Majestic)36123

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