Install
Upload it under Plugins → Add New Plugin → Upload Plugin, then activate.
Install straight from GitHub with WP-CLI:
wp plugin install https://github.com/webdevstudios/broken-image-scanner/releases/download/1.0.0/broken-image-scanner.zipThe Enhanced Broken Image Scanner plugin helps you identify broken image URLs across all public content types on your WordPress® site.
It provides a modern interface with a progress bar, dynamically updates scan results, and allows you to download the scan data as a CSV file for easy management.
Features
- Scans for broken images in posts, pages, and all public custom post types.
- Real-time progress bar during scans.
- Displays a table of broken image URLs with direct links to edit affected posts.
- Generates a CSV file of the scan results with a single click.
Installation
- Upload the plugin folder to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory or install the plugin through the Plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' screen in WordPress®.
- Navigate to the Image Scanner page in your admin menu to start scanning.
Usage
- Go to the Image Scanner page in the WordPress® admin menu.
- Click the Start Scan button to initiate the scan.
- Monitor the real-time progress bar as the plugin scans your site.
- View the broken image URLs in a detailed table.
- Click the Download CSV button (replacing the Start Scan button) to export the scan results.
CSV File Format
The CSV file includes two columns:
- Post Title: The title of the post containing the broken image.
- Broken URL: The URL of the broken image.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What does this plugin scan?
The plugin scans all posts, pages, and public custom post types for <img> tags and checks if the image URLs are reachable.
What happens if the scan is interrupted?
You can restart the scan at any time. The plugin works in batches, so it won’t overload your server.
How does the plugin check for broken images?
It sends a HEAD request to each image URL and checks the HTTP response. If the response is not 200 OK, the image is flagged as broken.
Can I edit posts directly from the scan results?
Yes, the table includes links to the WordPress editor for each affected post, making it easy to fix broken images.
License
This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later.
Releases
1 release. Each count is every asset in that release; expand a row for the breakdown.