The markdown-link-check package has seen varying release frequency since 2016. Releases were most frequent in 2016-2018, with peaks in October 2016 and May/June 2018. Release frequency decreased significantly after 2018, with sparse releases in subsequent years. November 2024 saw a relatively high number of releases (7), but 2025 has been quiet so far.
markdown-link-check is a Node.js library for verifying links within Markdown files. It crawls through your Markdown, extracting and checking hyperlinks for validity – ensuring they return a successful HTTP status. Identify broken links and improve the quality of your documentation, blog posts, and websites efficiently. This tool supports customizable options, allowing for flexible handling of different URL types and request configurations, providing robust link validation for your projects.
Markdown-link-check npm package downloads show a fluctuating but generally stable trend from March 2024 to August 2025, averaging around 300,000 monthly downloads. There's a notable increase in downloads starting May 2025 and reaching a peak in August 2025. September 2025 downloads are incomplete and significantly lower.
