Broken Images
Checks that no <img src> returns 404 or 500.
What this check measures
We HEAD-request each image URL and flag any that return 404, 500, or time out. Broken images leave placeholder icons in the page.
Why it matters
Broken images are a silent UX failure. Users do not complain, they just think the site is sloppy. Also hurts trust on ecommerce/blog pages where images carry information.
How our audit detects it
HEAD-request every <img src> URL. Report non-200 responses.
Typical findings
- error_outlineBlog post image deleted but reference remained.
- error_outlineHotlinked image from deleted external source.
- error_outlineCMS typo in image path.
How to fix
Run a broken-image check during CI. Fix or remove broken references. For user-uploaded images, handle deletion cascades properly in the DB.
Frequently asked questions
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