diff --git a/perma_web/fabfile/dev.py b/perma_web/fabfile/dev.py
index 676ae2a67..83989a360 100644
--- a/perma_web/fabfile/dev.py
+++ b/perma_web/fabfile/dev.py
@@ -347,6 +347,15 @@ def upload_all_to_internet_archive():
     for link in links:
         upload_to_internet_archive(link.guid)
 
+@task
+def count_pending_ia_links():
+    from perma.models import Link
+
+    count = Link.objects.visible_to_ia().filter(
+        internet_archive_upload_status__in=['not_started', 'failed', 'upload_or_reupload_required', 'deleted']
+    ).count()
+    print(count)
+
 @task
 def regenerate_urlkeys(urlkey_prefix='file'):
     """