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HTML validator

Check HTML for errors with the official W3C validator: paste code, upload a file or enter a URL.

  • Free
  • No sign-up
  • Works on any device

About HTML validator

Sends your HTML to the official W3C validator, whether you paste code, upload a file or give a URL, and lists errors and warnings with line numbers. Typical findings are unclosed tags, duplicate IDs and missing alt attributes. Valid HTML helps browsers render consistently and supports accessibility.

How to use HTML validator

  1. Set the options above. The result updates live.
  2. Change anything until it's just right.
  3. Copy the result or download it.

Why use this tool?

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Frequently asked questions

Do HTML errors hurt my search ranking?

Not directly, since browsers tolerate many mistakes. But serious errors can break layout or hide content from crawlers, so cleaning them up is still worthwhile.

Is HTML validator free?

Yes. HTML validator on Toolipedia is free to use, with no sign-up and no watermark.

Is it safe to use?

Yes. Everything is worked out in your browser, and nothing you enter is sent to our server.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes. It works in any modern browser on Android and iPhone, as well as on tablets and computers. There's nothing to install.

Do I need an account?

No. Just open the page and use the tool. There's no sign-up and no email needed.

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