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Broken Link Checker

Batch-scans published content for broken links with export and SSRF-safe HTTP checks.

Overview

Broken Link Checker scans your posts and pages for broken links. Identifies 404s, timeouts, and invalid URLs. Choose which post types to scan. Run scans on demand. View results in a list with status, URL, and source. Export to CSV or copy URLs to clipboard. Uses URL caching and timeout handling. Includes SSRF protection to avoid malicious redirects. Optimized for large sites with configurable limits.

Who is this for?

Administrators and content managers who want to find and fix broken links for SEO and user experience, or those maintaining large sites with many links.

Features

Scan Posts and Pages

Choose which post types to scan. Extracts links from content and checks each URL.

Status Detection

Identifies 404, timeout, redirect, invalid URL, and other statuses. Caches results to avoid repeated checks.

Export and Copy

Export broken links to CSV. Copy URLs to clipboard for bulk fixing.

Configurable Post Types

Select which post types to include in scans. Default: posts, pages.

SSRF Protection

Protects against server-side request forgery. Validates URLs and redirects.

Use Cases

LinkMonitoring
Find broken links after site migrations

SEOMaintenance
Regular maintenance for SEO

LinkAuditing
Identify outdated external links

ContentCleanup
Clean up content with broken references

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it check internal links?
Yes. Both internal and external links are extracted and checked. Internal links are verified against your site structure.
Why did some links return timeout?
The target server may be slow or blocking requests. Check manually. The module uses a timeout to avoid hanging.