Broken-Link-Auto-Fixer-v1.0.0

Broken Link Auto Fixer is a WordPress plugin that scans posts and pages to detect broken links (404 errors) and allows administrators to replace or remove them directly from the WordPress dashboard.

Broken Link Auto Fixer

Contributors: bikas-kumar-codesala Tags: broken links, link checker, 404 links, SEO, link fixer Requires at least: 5.8 Tested up to: 6.7 Stable tag: 1.0.0 Requires PHP: 7.4 License: GPLv2 or later License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Scan your WordPress site for broken links (404, 500 errors) and fix or remove them directly from the dashboard.

Description

Broken Link Auto Fixer by CodeSala is a powerful yet easy-to-use plugin that keeps your website free of dead links — protecting your SEO rankings and user experience.

🔍 Key Features

• One-Click Scan — Instantly scan all posts and pages for broken links.
• Background Scanning — AJAX-powered scanning with a live progress bar so your browser never freezes.
• Replace URL — Replace a broken URL with a working one directly from the dashboard; post content updates automatically.
• Remove Link — Strip the <a> tag while preserving the anchor text.
• HTTP Status Codes — See the exact error code (404, 500, timeout) for every broken link.
• Automatic Daily Scan — Schedule a WP-Cron job to scan every 24 hours automatically.
• Email Alerts — Receive an email when new broken links are detected.
• Batch Scanning — Set a maximum link limit per scan to avoid server timeouts.
• Ignore / Delete Records — Mark links as ignored or delete records you no longer need.
• Modern Dashboard — Clean, WordPress-native UI with statistics bar, sortable table, and modal popups.
• Secure — Nonce verification, capability checks, prepared SQL statements, and output escaping throughout.

🏢 About CodeSala

Broken Link Auto Fixer is developed and maintained by Bikas Kumar at CodeSala (codesala.in) — a software company dedicated to building high-quality WordPress tools.

Installation

Automatic Installation (Recommended)

1. Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard.
2. Navigate to Plugins → Add New.
3. Search for "Broken Link Auto Fixer".
4. Click Install Now, then Activate.

Manual Installation

1. Download the plugin ZIP file.
2. Navigate to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin.
3. Select the ZIP file and click Install Now.
4. Click Activate Plugin.

FTP Installation

1. Extract the ZIP file.
2. Upload the broken-link-auto-fixer folder to /wp-content/plugins/.
3. Activate the plugin from Plugins → Installed Plugins.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I scan my website?

After activation, go to Broken Links in the admin sidebar and click the Scan Website Now button. The progress bar will animate while your links are being checked.

Does the scanner check external links?

Yes. The scanner checks all absolute HTTP/HTTPS links found in post content, including external websites.

Will scanning slow down my server?

Each link is checked with a lightweight HEAD request (falling back to GET if needed). You can limit the number of links checked per scan via Settings → Maximum Links Per Scan. For large sites, use the automatic daily scan (cron) to spread the load over time.

What HTTP status codes are considered "broken"?

By default: 0 (timeout/connection error), 400, 401, 403, 404, 405, 408, 410, 500, 502, 503, 504.

What does "Remove Link" do?

It strips the <a> tag from the post content but preserves the anchor text (the visible link label). The post is updated automatically.

What does "Replace URL" do?

It replaces the broken URL in the post's content with the new URL you enter. The post is saved automatically.

Is my data deleted when I uninstall the plugin?

Yes. The plugin's custom database table (wp_broken_links) and all options are deleted on uninstall.

Does the plugin support multisite?

Single-site is officially supported in v1.0.0. Multisite support is planned for a future release.

Screenshots

1. Dashboard — Broken links table with HTTP codes, post titles, and action buttons.
2. Scan Progress — Live progress bar while a scan is running.
3. Replace URL Modal — Enter a replacement URL directly from the dashboard.
4. Settings Page — Configure auto-scan, email alerts, and scan limits.
5. Email Alert — Sample email notification sent when broken links are detected.

Changelog

1.0.0 — 2025-03-01

• Initial release.
• Full site scanning via AJAX with progress bar.
• Replace URL and Remove Link fix options.
• Email alerts for broken link detection.
• Automatic daily scan via WP-Cron.
• Settings page: auto-scan, max links, email alerts.
• Nonce-secured AJAX endpoints.
• Uninstall cleanup (table + options).

Upgrade Notice

1.0.0

Initial release. No upgrade required.