Backlink Status Checker
Verify Your Links Are Still Live
Check the live status of your backlinks. Verify that links are still active, indexed, and passing equity — and quickly identify lost or changed links before they impact your rankings.
Backlink Status Checker
Enter your domain and paste backlink URLs to verify their live status
| Source URL | Status | Follow | Anchor Text |
|---|
🔗 Lost links? Replace them with guaranteed placements.
Linkscope delivers verified, live dofollow links from 100K+ publishers — from $5/link.Why Backlink Monitoring Is Essential for SEO
Backlinks are not permanent. Pages get deleted, site redesigns break URLs, webmasters remove links, and domains expire — any of which can cause previously earned backlinks to disappear overnight. Studies show that the average backlink has a half-life of approximately 2 years, meaning half of your links will be lost within 24 months without active monitoring and maintenance.
A dropping backlink count is one of the most common causes of unexplained ranking declines. If your rankings have slipped despite no changes to your content or on-page SEO, checking for lost backlinks should be your first diagnostic step. Regular monitoring allows you to identify losses early and respond before they cause significant ranking damage.
Common Reasons Backlinks Go Lost
- Page deletion: The linking page was removed, or the website shut down — the most common cause of link loss
- Site redesign: URL structure changes during a site rebuild break old links if redirects aren't properly implemented
- Content update: The webmaster rewrote or restructured the linking article and removed your link
- Link removed by request: Disavow requests, spam cleanup, or competitor influence cause deliberate link removal
- Technical errors: Server issues, accidentally broken pages, or CMS problems make pages temporarily or permanently inaccessible
How to Recover Lost Backlinks
- Contact the webmaster directly to request link restoration — often the most effective approach for high-DA sites
- Check if the linking page moved to a new URL and request an update to the link target
- If the linking page is gone permanently, identify other pages on the same domain that cover similar topics and pitch a new link placement
- Replace lost links proactively — if you lose 3 high-DA links, aim to earn 5+ replacements to maintain your link velocity
Frequently Asked Questions
How often should I check my backlinks for lost links? +
Does losing a backlink always cause a ranking drop? +
What is link velocity and why does it matter? +
Never Let Lost Links Tank Your Rankings
The moment you identify a lost backlink, act fast. Linkscope gives you instant access to replacement placements on 100K+ vetted publishers — so one lost link becomes an opportunity to build two more.