Crawl errors can destroy your search rankings. Learn to identify, fix, and prevent crawl issues using our comprehensive website audit tools and step-by-step solutions.
Every crawl error means Google can't index your content. Even 5-10 crawl errors can reduce your organic traffic by 20-40%. Act now before they impact your rankings.
Crawl errors occur when search engine bots (like Googlebot) try to access a page on your website but fail. Think of it as sending a visitor to a door that's locked, broken, or doesn't exist—your content becomes invisible to search engines.
Our website audit tool automatically detects all types of crawl errors and provides specific fix recommendations, helping you restore your search visibility quickly.
Most common and damaging crawl error
Pages that return a 404 status code are essentially "dead ends" for both users and search engines.
Access denied by server configuration
Search engines can see the page exists but are blocked from accessing it.
Server takes too long to respond
Pages that load too slowly cause crawlers to give up and move on.
Problems with URL redirection chains
Incorrect or broken redirect chains can confuse both users and search engines.
Google's official tool shows crawl errors as they happen.
⚠️ Limited: Only shows Googlebot errors, not other search engines
Our comprehensive tool detects all types of crawl errors instantly.
✅ Complete: Comprehensive analysis with fix recommendations
Get instant crawl error detection with our free audit tool
Scan for Crawl Errors NowUse our website audit tool to get a complete list of all crawl errors affecting your site.
Action: Run a comprehensive audit
Time: 30 seconds
Focus on high-traffic pages first. Our AI prioritizes fixes based on traffic potential and SEO impact.
Action: Sort by traffic/relevance
Time: 5 minutes
Implement 301 redirects from broken URLs to relevant, existing pages.
Action: Set up 301 redirects
Time: 15-30 minutes per batch
Fix broken internal links to point to correct URLs, reducing redirect chains.
Action: Update internal linking
Time: 30-60 minutes
Resolve 403 errors, timeout issues, and server response problems.
Action: Server and configuration fixes
Time: 1-2 hours (may need developer)
Automate your crawl error monitoring
Set Up Free Monitoring| Feature | AuditWebsite.app | Google Search Console | Screaming Frog |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real-time scanning | ✅ Yes | ⚠️ Delayed | ✅ Yes |
| AI recommendations | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | ❌ No |
| Fix prioritization | ✅ Yes | ⚠️ Basic | ❌ No |
| Ease of use | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ |
| Cost | Free | Free | $199/year |
Total time invested: 8 hours over 2 weeks
Google typically re-crawls fixed pages within 24-72 hours. You can speed this up by submitting the URL in Google Search Console's "Inspect any URL" feature.
Prioritize high-traffic pages first, then work through the rest systematically. Our AI tool helps you prioritize based on potential traffic impact.
Use 301 redirects for permanent moves (passes SEO value). Use 302 redirects only for temporary situations. For most crawl error fixes, 301 is the correct choice.
Yes, significantly. Crawl errors reduce your site's crawl budget, lower index coverage, and directly impact search rankings. Even a few errors on important pages can cause noticeable ranking drops.
Identify and fix crawl errors before they impact your rankings. Get started with our free audit tool.
Instant analysis • Actionable fixes • No registration required