HTTP Status Checker Documentation

Overview: The HTTP Status Checker allows you to bulk test URLs, page links, or XML sitemaps for 404 errors, redirect chains, and server response issues.

Features

  • Bulk URL testing (up to 1000 URLs)
  • XML sitemap URL extraction and testing
  • Redirect chain detection
  • Response time monitoring
  • Real-time results with Socket.IO
  • Export results to CSV
  • Custom headers and user agents

How to Use

Option 1: Bulk URL List
  1. Paste URLs (one per line) into the text area
  2. Configure request settings (optional)
  3. Click "Check URLs" to start testing
  4. Watch real-time results appear
Option 2: XML Sitemap
  1. Enter your XML sitemap URL
  2. Tool extracts all URLs automatically
  3. Configure request settings (optional)
  4. Start bulk testing all sitemap URLs

HTTP Status Codes Explained

Success Codes (2xx)
  • 200: OK - Page loads successfully
  • 204: No Content - Success but no content returned
  • 206: Partial Content - Range request successful
Redirect Codes (3xx)
  • 301: Moved Permanently - SEO-friendly redirect
  • 302: Found - Temporary redirect
  • 307: Temporary Redirect - Method preserved
  • 308: Permanent Redirect - Method preserved
Error Codes (4xx/5xx)
  • 404: Not Found - Page doesn't exist
  • 403: Forbidden - Access denied
  • 500: Internal Server Error - Server problem
  • 503: Service Unavailable - Server overloaded

Best Practices

Rate Limiting

The tool includes built-in rate limiting to prevent overwhelming target servers. For large lists, testing may take several minutes.

  • Regular Monitoring: Check critical pages weekly
  • Post-Migration: Always test after site migrations
  • Sitemap Validation: Ensure all sitemap URLs are accessible
  • Redirect Chains: Keep redirects to maximum 3 hops
Advanced Settings
Custom Headers

Add custom HTTP headers for testing authenticated or special pages.

User Agent

Test how your pages respond to different user agents (mobile, desktop, bots).

Timeout Settings

Adjust timeout values for slow-loading pages or servers.

Export Options

Results can be exported as:

  • CSV for spreadsheet analysis
  • JSON for programmatic use
  • PDF reports for stakeholders
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