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I'm looking for OS X software that can help me track 404 errors on my site.

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Do you mean broken links? – Martín Marconcini Sep 3 '10 at 0:09
yes, 404 i.e. broken links – alexus Sep 3 '10 at 0:30
Shouldn't this be on Server Fault or Super User? – CajunLuke Aug 23 '12 at 1:29
It's a request for software that runs on a Mac. It's on topic here. – Daniel Lawson♦ Aug 23 '12 at 1:38

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What are you using to watch the stats on your website? Most stats packages that read the logs will give you a 404 report (eg. AWStats, Summary).

If you're looking for a program to run on your Mac to check that for you; Piltdown Link Checker, Integrity, WebLight or LinkByLink are all options.

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If you want to track broken links, the best way to do it is checking the production/online site. I’ve used BrokenLinkCheck in the past. It’s free and it delivers. Your mileage may vary.

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i asked for a software not online service, but thanks anyway! – alexus Sep 3 '10 at 0:31
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An online service is a form of software. You might have a reason to prefer local software over software running on a remote machine, but "software" and "online service" are not mutually exclusive categories. – Daniel Lawson♦ Aug 23 '12 at 1:37

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