HTTP

Directory Listing Checker

Check if a URL exposes directory listing. Detect Index of, file listings.

Fetches URL and looks for directory listing patterns (Index of, Parent Directory, etc.).

Directory listing = server shows file list when no index.html. Information disclosure risk.

How to use

  1. Enter a domain, URL, or value relevant to Directory Listing Checker.
  2. Run the check and review the output carefully.
  3. Apply recommended fixes, then run the check again to verify.

Common use cases

  • Pre-deployment validation for Directory Listing Checker.
  • Incident triage when security checks fail in production.
  • Periodic security review as part of technical SEO and hardening.

Example inputs

https://example.com/uploads/https://example.com/backups/

Common issues and fixes

Directory listing enabled

Web server shows file list (Index of). Disable in nginx, Apache, or CDN.

Sensitive files exposed

Upload folders, backups, .git may be browsable. Restrict access.

Information disclosure

File names and structure leak info. Use 403 or redirect to index.

Recommended remediation

Disable autoindex in nginx (autoindex off). Apache: Options -Indexes. Use .htaccess or CDN settings.

FAQ

Is Directory Listing Checker free to use?

Yes. This tool is free and can be used without account registration.

Do you store submitted values?

Only the minimum processing needed for the check. For client-side tools, data stays in your browser.

How should I use these results?

Use the output as a diagnostic baseline, apply fixes in your stack, then re-run the check to confirm remediation.

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