Free Open Graph Checker: Fix How Your Links Look When Shared
Paste your URL and see exactly which Open Graph tags you have, what is missing, and how to fix your social previews. Results in seconds.
Spot Missing OG Tags
See which required tags like og:title, og:image, and og:description are missing or empty on your page.
Fix Broken Social Previews
Get clear recommendations to fix ugly or blank link previews on Facebook, LinkedIn, X, and messaging apps.
Improve Click-Through From Social
Better previews earn more clicks. Learn exactly what to change so shared links look polished and trustworthy.
An open graph checker tests the Open Graph tags on your pages and shows how a link will look when shared on social media. It reads the og:title, og:description, og:image, and related tags, then renders a preview card the way Facebook, LinkedIn, and others would. This free tool helps you catch missing or broken tags so every shared link displays the right title, text, and image.
What the open graph checker tests
The checker fetches your page and reads its Open Graph meta tags, the hidden markup social platforms use to build a share card. It confirms the core tags are present, including og:title, og:description, og:image, og:url, and og:type. It checks that the image link resolves and meets recommended dimensions so it does not appear cropped or blank. The tool often reads Twitter Card tags in the same pass, since many sites rely on both. It then flags anything missing, empty, or pointing to a dead resource. The result is a side by side view of your raw tags and a rendered preview, so you can see exactly what a shared link will show.
How to fix broken social share cards
If a tag is missing, add it to the head of your page so platforms have the data they need. Give og:title and og:description share friendly wording, which can differ from your SEO title where a punchier line works better. Point og:image to a live, high resolution image, ideally around 1200 by 630 pixels, so it fills the card without stretching. Set og:url to the canonical address to avoid duplicate previews. When a platform still shows an old card after you edit tags, use its official debugging tool to clear the cache and re-scrape the page. Re-run the checker afterward to confirm the preview now renders the correct title, description, and image.
Why open graph tags drive social clicks
When someone shares your link, Open Graph tags decide whether it appears as an eye catching card or a bare, unclickable URL. A strong preview with a clear title, useful description, and sharp image earns more clicks and shares, extending your reach beyond search. Missing or broken tags let each platform guess, often pulling the wrong image or an empty description that undercuts your content. Consistent tags also protect your brand, keeping shared posts on message across Facebook, LinkedIn, Slack, and messaging apps. Because social referrals can drive meaningful traffic, verifying these tags before a campaign or launch ensures every share puts your best foot forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Open Graph Checker do?
It fetches your page, reads the Open Graph tags in your HTML, and reports which ones are present, missing, or incomplete. You also get plain-language recommendations so you know exactly what to add or change.
Why do my links look wrong when I share them?
Most broken previews come from missing og:image tags, wrong image sizes, or empty titles and descriptions. The checker pinpoints the exact tag causing the problem so you can fix it in your page's head section.
Is the Open Graph Checker free?
Yes. Create a free Brainito account and you can run the Open Graph Checker along with the rest of our SEO tools at no cost. There is no credit card required and results are ready in seconds.
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