YouTube broken link checker & finder
Free YouTube Broken Link Checker Find Dead Affiliate Links Instantly
Scan your entire YouTube channel for broken affiliate links, 404 errors, and expired URLs in under 2 minutes.
The only YouTube broken link checker built for affiliate creators
BrokenTube is the only YouTube broken link checker built specifically for affiliate marketers. Unlike generic link checkers, we scan YouTube video descriptions and pinned comments to find broken affiliate links, expired Amazon Associates URLs, dead redirect chains, and 404 errors — across your entire channel back-catalog in minutes.
23%
avg broken link rate per channel
<2 min
average full channel scan time
350+
creators already scanning
Built for YouTubers who earn
with affiliate links
Not every creator needs this — here's an honest breakdown.
This is for you if...
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You have 50+ YouTube videos
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You use Amazon, Geni.us, or any affiliate link
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Your channel is more than 1 year old
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You earn (or want to earn) from affiliate commissions
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You've never audited if your old links still work
Not for you if...
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You just started your channel (under 20 videos)
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You don't use affiliate or external links at all
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You already manually audit every link every week
If you're building your audience first — bookmark this and come back when you have 50+ videos with affiliate links.
See every dead link stealing
your commissions
One dashboard shows which videos bleed revenue—404s, expired Amazon links, dead shorteners—and how much you recover when you fix them.
How our YouTube video description link checker works
From silent revenue leak to fixed links in three steps—most channels scanned in under 2 minutes.
Connect Your Channel
Sign in with Google OAuth in under 60 seconds. No setup, no CSV uploads — BrokenTube reads your channel directly.
Uses official YouTube API
Scan Every Link
We test every URL in every description and pinned comment — 404s, expired affiliate offers, dead redirects — across your full back-catalog in minutes.
Avg. channel scanned in <2 min
Fix & Recover Revenue
Bulk replace dead URLs across hundreds of videos in one workflow. Commissions from your old videos start flowing again immediately.
One click replaces across all videos
Fix one dead link across 100+ videos — in under a minute
The hardest part of broken links isn't finding them — it's fixing them one by one. BrokenTube eliminates that entirely.
Scan your entire channel
BrokenTube tests every URL in every description and pinned comment. Broken links surface in your dashboard with the exact videos they appear in — sorted by view count.
See every affected video at once
One dead affiliate link can appear in 50, 100, even 300 videos. The report shows exactly where — so you know the full damage before touching a single description.
Bulk replace — one action, all videos fixed
Enter the new URL. Our Chrome extension updates every video description simultaneously — no manual editing, no copying the same URL 200 times.
Powered by BrokenTube Chrome Extension
Smart Feature
Smart Links
Never fix the same broken link twice. Create a permanent BrokenTube short link and use it across all your video descriptions.
If the destination URL ever changes — just update it once in your dashboard. Every video stays correct automatically.
- Works for Amazon Associates, brand deals, any affiliate network
- Short link stays the same in descriptions — destination updates instantly
- Track clicks to know which links actually drive revenue
In your description:
brokentube.com/go/your-link
Destination changes? Update once here:
amazon.com/new-product-page
↳ All videos updated. No edits needed.
The YouTube broken link checker built for affiliate creators
Not another generic SEO suite—every broken affiliate link in your catalog gets found, ranked by impact, and fixed in bulk so commissions flow again.
Core
Broken Link Scanner
Channel-wide YouTube broken link checker: every description URL tested for 404s, soft dead pages, and expired affiliate links—results in minutes, not weeks.
Core
Bulk Replace
Replace the same dead link across hundreds of videos in one workflow — powered by our Chrome extension.
Core
Pinned Comment Scanner
Affiliate links hide in pinned comments too. See which are live, redirected, or broken — without checking video by video.
Core
Link Health Analytics
Dashboard analytics for broken vs live links, scan history, and which videos need attention — so nothing slips through.
Also included
Pinned Comment Replacer
Replace dead links inside pinned comments across your channel.
Competitor Monetization Spy
Reveal affiliate links and sponsorship patterns on competitor channels.
AI Channel Audit
SEO, engagement, and consistency analysis with actionable tips.
Find the Perfect Plan for Your Channel
⚡ The average YouTube channel loses 23% of affiliate commissions to broken links — silently, every day.
Find every dead link in 2 minutes. Fix them all in under 10 minutes.
Founder's Lifetime Deal — $149
Fix broken links forever. Pay once, never again.
never offered again
Free Plan
See every broken link on your channel — free, forever.
Core Features:
- 1 YouTube Channel
- Scan up to 50 Videos/month
- See Full Broken Link Report
- Dollar Loss Estimate
- Basic Email Support
Creator Pro
Automatically fix broken links every week — hands free.
Core Features:
- 5 YouTube Channels
- Unlimited Video Scans
- Weekly Automated Scan Emails
- Priority Email Support
Tools Included:
- Bulk Replace: 100 videos/day
- Comment Replacer (Unlimited)
- Link Shortener, AI tools & more
Agency Plan
Manage broken links across every client channel — at scale.
Core Features:
- Unlimited Channels & Scans
- White-label Client PDF Reports
- 3 Team Members · API Access
- 24/7 Live Chat Support
Tools Included:
- Bulk Replace: 500 videos/day
- All tools unlimited
YouTube broken link checker — FAQ
How do I check for broken links on YouTube?
BrokenTube scans your entire YouTube channel automatically. Enter your channel URL on our free channel scan or connect your account— we check every description and pinned comment for broken affiliate links, usually in under 2 minutes.
Is BrokenTube free?
Yes. BrokenTube offers a free plan that scans up to 50 videos per month with no credit card. You can also preview-scan a channel without signing up. Paid plans unlock full catalog scans, pinned comments, and bulk link fixes.
What types of broken links does BrokenTube detect?
BrokenTube detects 404 errors, dead domains, expired affiliate links, bad redirects, and out-of-stock Amazon links in YouTube descriptions—built for creators, not generic website checkers.
How do I fix broken links in my YouTube descriptions?
After your scan, BrokenTube shows you every broken URL and which videos it appears in. With Creator Pro or Agency, you can bulk-replace a dead link across hundreds of videos in one workflow using our Chrome extension — no manual editing required.
Does BrokenTube work with Amazon affiliate links?
Yes. BrokenTube is specifically built to catch expired Amazon Associates links, out-of-stock product pages, and discontinued ASIN URLs — the most common type of broken affiliate link on YouTube. It also checks Geni.us, Impact, ShareASale, and any other affiliate network.
How often should I scan my YouTube channel for broken links?
We recommend scanning at least once a month — affiliate offers expire, products get delisted, and domains go dark constantly. Creator Pro users get an automated weekly scan with email alerts, so you never have to remember to check manually.
"To protect affiliate revenue for YouTube creators by ensuring every link in their channel is always healthy, accurate, and easy to fix at scale."
Nazmul Hasan Fahim
Founder, BrokenTube