Link points to non-existent page fragment: what it is, why it matters, and how to fix it

One or more links on this page include a fragment identifier (#section) that does not correspond to any element ID on the destination page. The link works but does not scroll to the intended section.

Broken fragment links create a confusing user experience when clicking an anchor link does not scroll to the expected section. While fragment identifiers do not affect SEO directly, poor user experience (increased bounce, lower engagement) can indirectly impact rankings.

Either add the corresponding ID attribute to the target element on the destination page, or update the fragment identifier in the link to match an existing element ID. Remove fragments that no longer have corresponding targets.

This is a low-severity issue: a polish item. Fix it in batches during scheduled maintenance; the win is cumulative quality, not a step change. It belongs to the internal_links family of checks.

Run a free Dr Urls audit: it crawls your site, detects link points to non-existent page fragment on every affected page, shows example URLs, and generates a ready-to-use fix task. Re-scan after fixing to verify the issue is gone.