This page demonstrates extlinks4xx — external links that return 4XX (Not Found) errors.
<a href> values below, receive 4XX responses, and flag them as extlinks4xx.
The last link uses https://httpstat.us/404 which is guaranteed to return a real 404.
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defunct-seo-blog.example → 4XX (domain gone)
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closed-partner-agency.example → 4XX (company closed)
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old-industry-report.example → 4XX (report removed)
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httpstat.us/404 → guaranteed real 404 response
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| External link href | Expected HTTP status | Audit flag |
|---|---|---|
defunct-seo-blog.example/seo-guide-2019 |
4XX / Connection error | extlinks4xx |
closed-partner-agency.example/case-studies |
4XX / Connection error | extlinks4xx |
old-industry-report.example/search-ranking-factors |
4XX / Connection error | extlinks4xx |
httpstat.us/404 |
404 Not Found (guaranteed) | extlinks4xx |