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Soft 404 & Error Page Checker

Requests a made-up URL on your site to see if missing pages return a real 404 or a soft 404.

Soft 404 & Error Page Checker

The site

This tool has to request a made-up URL, so it uses Fetch. It never writes, and only a count is kept.

Fetch sends this address to leej.uk, which reads a made-up path on that host once as LeejTools/1.0 and keeps only a count. Or paste below: pasted text never leaves your device.

    Response

    CheckResultWhy
    Response headers

    01

    What it does

    Requests a made-up URL on your site to see if missing pages return a real 404 or a soft 404.

    • Endpoint fetches 3 random nonexistent paths (different depths and extensions) on the visitor's host plus the homepage; compares status, r…
    • Verdict per case with server fix snippets
    • Counts as 4 subrequests on the pass budget
    • Uses Fetch only when you press the button; paste-only alternatives where they exist

    02

    Private by design

    Everything you paste or upload stays in your browser. Only when you press Fetch does leej.uk read the address you give, once, as LeejTools/1.0, keeping nothing but a daily count.

    03

    What you get

    A verdict and the response headers, with a Copy and a Download button on every result.

    • Soft 404
    • Indexing
    • HTTP

    Why it matters

    Requests a made-up URL on your site to see if missing pages return a real 404 or a soft 404.

    Endpoint fetches 3 random nonexistent paths (different depths and extensions) on the visitor's host plus the homepage; compares status, redirect target and content similarity (shingle Jaccard with homepage). Verdict per case with server fix snippets. Everything runs in your browser; nothing you paste is sent unless you press Fetch.

    How to use it

    1. Enter the https address and press Fetch.
    2. Read the verdict and the supporting details.
    3. Copy anything you need; the request is made only once.
    4. Nothing is stored on leej.uk except a count.

    FAQ

    Is my URL or page stored?

    No. Fetch reads the address you give once, as LeejTools/1.0, and leej.uk keeps only a count. Pasted text never leaves your device.

    Will this change my site for me?

    No. It shows results and, where it writes rules or files, you copy them and apply them yourself.

    Can I rely on this as official guidance?

    It follows public documentation and well-known algorithms, and tells you where it is a subset or a simulation. Confirm critical changes in the official tool or a staging environment.

    Work with me

    Want a site that gets these right?

    I build fast, accessible websites and web apps that pass these checks from day one. Tell me about your project and I'll reply personally with honest next steps.

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