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[Utility & Helpers](/categories/utility) 4. / 5. mubseoul/wp-link-sweeper ActiveWordpress-plugin[Utility & Helpers](/categories/utility) mubseoul/wp-link-sweeper ======================== Fast, safe broken link scanner with bulk find/replace and auto-fix rules for WordPress content. v1.1.0(4mo ago)00GPL-2.0-or-laterPHPPHP >=8.0 Since Feb 21Pushed 4mo agoCompare [ Source](https://github.com/mubseoul/wp-link-sweeper)[ Packagist](https://packagist.org/packages/mubseoul/wp-link-sweeper)[ RSS](/packages/mubseoul-wp-link-sweeper/feed)WikiDiscussions main Synced today READMEChangelog (2)Dependencies (3)Versions (3)Used By (0) WP Link Sweeper � Broken Link Finder + Auto Fixer ================================================= [](#wp-link-sweeper--broken-link-finder--auto-fixer) A fast, safe WordPress plugin that scans your content for broken links and provides powerful tools to fix them efficiently. Features -------- [](#features) ### Core Functionality [](#core-functionality) - **Smart Link Scanner**: Scans posts, pages, and WooCommerce products for broken links - **Comprehensive Detection**: Finds links in `` tags and plain URLs in content - **Intelligent Checking**: Uses HEAD requests first, falls back to GET when needed - **Status Reporting**: Detects 404s, timeouts, DNS errors, SSL issues, and redirects - **Batch Processing**: AJAX-based scanning prevents timeouts on large sites ### Link Management [](#link-management) - **Detailed Reporting**: View all broken links with status codes, occurrence counts, and affected posts - **Advanced Filtering**: Filter by status, post type, domain, and more - **Quick Actions**: Recheck individual links, ignore false positives - **Response Metrics**: See response times and redirect chains ### Bulk Operations [](#bulk-operations) - **Find & Replace**: Safely replace URLs across your content - **Match Types**: Contains, equals, starts with, ends with - **Preview Changes**: See exactly what will be modified before applying - **Undo Support**: Revert the last bulk operation if needed - **Safe Replacement**: Protects code blocks from modification ### Auto-Fix Rules [](#auto-fix-rules) - **Pattern Matching**: Create rules for automatic URL replacement - **Wildcard Support**: Use `*` to preserve URL paths (e.g., `oldsite.com/*` � `newsite.com/*`) - **Rule Management**: Enable/disable rules without deleting them - **Dry Run**: Preview rule application before executing ### Performance & Reliability [](#performance--reliability) - **Rate Limiting**: Configurable request throttling (be kind to servers) - **Batch Processing**: Processes posts and URLs in manageable chunks - **WP Cron Support**: Schedule automatic scans (hourly, daily, weekly) - **Progress Tracking**: Real-time progress updates during scans - **Stop Anytime**: Safely interrupt long-running scans ### Developer-Friendly [](#developer-friendly) - **Clean OOP Structure**: PSR-4 autoloading, namespaces - **Custom DB Tables**: Efficient storage with proper indexing - **Security First**: Capability checks, nonces, input sanitization - **i18n Ready**: Translation-ready strings - **Hooks & Filters**: Extensible architecture (coming in v1.1) Requirements ------------ [](#requirements) - WordPress 6.0 or higher - PHP 8.0 or higher - MySQL 5.6 or higher Installation ------------ [](#installation) ### From ZIP File [](#from-zip-file) 1. Download the plugin ZIP file 2. Go to WordPress admin � Plugins � Add New � Upload Plugin 3. Choose the ZIP file and click "Install Now" 4. Activate the plugin 5. Navigate to Tools � Link Sweeper ### Manual Installation [](#manual-installation) 1. Upload the `wp-link-sweeper` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/` 2. Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu 3. Navigate to Tools � Link Sweeper ### From Source (Development) [](#from-source-development) ``` git clone https://github.com/mubseoul/wp-link-sweeper.git cd wp-link-sweeper # If using Composer (optional) composer install ``` Usage Guide ----------- [](#usage-guide) ### Running Your First Scan [](#running-your-first-scan) 1. Go to **Tools � Link Sweeper** 2. Click **Start New Scan** 3. The scanner will: - Extract all URLs from your content - Check each URL's availability - Report broken links, redirects, and errors ### Viewing Broken Links [](#viewing-broken-links) 1. Click the **Broken Links** tab 2. Use filters to narrow results: - Status (Broken, OK, Redirects) - Post Type - Domain 3. See which posts contain each broken link 4. Recheck or ignore individual links ### Finding & Replacing URLs [](#finding--replacing-urls) 1. Go to the **Find & Replace** tab 2. Enter the URL to find (e.g., `http://oldsite.com`) 3. Enter the replacement URL (e.g., `https://newsite.com`) 4. Select match type and post types 5. Click **Preview Changes** to see what will happen 6. Click **Execute Replacement** to apply changes 7. Use **Undo** if you need to revert ### Creating Auto-Fix Rules [](#creating-auto-fix-rules) 1. Go to the **Auto-Fix Rules** tab 2. Add a new rule: - Pattern: `oldsite.com/*` - Replacement: `newsite.com/*` - Match Type: Contains 3. Click **Add Rule** 4. Preview or apply rules to broken links ### Configuring Settings [](#configuring-settings) 1. Go to the **Settings** tab 2. Configure: - **Post Types**: Which content to scan - **Rate Limit**: Requests per second (default: 5) - **Timeout**: How long to wait for responses - **Normalization**: UTM removal, fragment handling - **Scheduled Scans**: Automatic scanning frequency - **Batch Sizes**: Adjust for server performance Testing Checklist ----------------- [](#testing-checklist) ### Basic Functionality [](#basic-functionality) - Install and activate plugin - Access admin page at Tools � Link Sweeper - All tabs load without errors - Settings save successfully ### Scanning [](#scanning) - Start a new scan - Progress bar updates in real-time - Scan completes without timeout - Stop scan button works - Dashboard shows accurate statistics - Broken links appear in table - Can filter by status, post type, domain - Pagination works for large result sets ### Link Checking [](#link-checking) - Recheck individual link updates status - Ignore link removes from list - Status badges display correctly - HTTP codes are accurate - Response times are recorded - Redirects are detected and counted ### Find & Replace [](#find--replace) - Preview shows affected posts - Preview shows sample changes - Execute replacement works - Code blocks are protected - Undo restores original content - Match types work (contains, equals, etc.) ### Auto-Fix Rules [](#auto-fix-rules-1) - Can add new rule - Can delete rule - Can enable/disable rule - Preview shows what will change - Apply rules replaces URLs correctly - Wildcard patterns work ### WooCommerce Integration [](#woocommerce-integration) - Product post type appears if WooCommerce active - Can scan product descriptions - Can replace URLs in products ### Scheduled Scans [](#scheduled-scans) - Can set cron schedule - Next run time displays correctly - Scheduled scan executes (wait for schedule or test with WP-CLI) ### Performance [](#performance) - Large sites (1000+ posts) scan without timeout - Batch processing works correctly - Rate limiting prevents server overload - Database queries are efficient ### Security [](#security) - Non-admin users cannot access - AJAX requests require nonce - SQL injection attempts fail - XSS attempts are escaped ### Uninstall [](#uninstall) - Can enable "Delete data on uninstall" - Deactivate plugin - Uninstall plugin - Database tables removed (if option enabled) - Options removed (if option enabled) Roadmap ------- [](#roadmap) ### Version 1.1 (Released) [](#version-11-released) - Export broken links to CSV ### Version 1.2 (Planned) [](#version-12-planned) - Email notifications for broken links - Scan custom fields (Yoast, RankMath) - Deeper Elementor/page builder support - Hooks and filters for developers - Bulk ignore by domain - Link status history tracking - Multi-language support improvements ### Pro Ideas (Not in Free Version) [](#pro-ideas-not-in-free-version) - Multi-site network support - Advanced scheduling (specific times) - Automatic replacement with dry-run logs - Integration with Google Search Console - Broken image detection - External link monitoring service - Priority support - White-label options Contributing ------------ [](#contributing) Contributions are welcome! Please follow these guidelines: 1. Fork the repository 2. Create a feature branch (`git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature`) 3. Commit your changes (`git commit -m 'Add amazing feature'`) 4. Push to the branch (`git push origin feature/amazing-feature`) 5. Open a Pull Request ### Coding Standards [](#coding-standards) - Follow [WordPress Coding Standards](https://developer.wordpress.org/coding-standards/wordpress-coding-standards/) - Use PHP 8.0+ features where appropriate - Write clear, documented code - Include PHPDoc blocks for classes and methods Support ------- [](#support) - **Issues**: [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/mubseoul/wp-link-sweeper/issues) - **Documentation**: [Wiki](https://github.com/mubseoul/wp-link-sweeper/wiki) - **WordPress.org**: [Support Forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/wp-link-sweeper) License ------- [](#license) GPLv2 or later. See [LICENSE](LICENSE) file. Credits ------- [](#credits) Developed by [Mubseoul](https://mubseoul.com) Special thanks to: - WordPress community - Contributors (see [CONTRIBUTORS.md](CONTRIBUTORS.md)) Changelog --------- [](#changelog) ### 1.1.0 - 2024-02-XX [](#110---2024-02-xx) - **NEW**: CSV Export functionality - Export broken links to CSV file - Respects current filters (status, post type, domain) - Includes all link details and affected posts - Enhanced data portability for reporting ### 1.0.0 - 2024-01-XX [](#100---2024-01-xx) - Initial release - Core scanning functionality - Find & replace tool - Auto-fix rules - Scheduled scans - WooCommerce support --- **Note**: This plugin performs HTTP requests to external websites. Always respect robots.txt and be mindful of rate limiting. ### Health Score 32 — LowBetter than 69% of packages Maintenance76 Regular maintenance activity Popularity0 Limited adoption so far Community6 Small or concentrated contributor base Maturity41 Maturing project, gaining track record Bus Factor1 Top contributor holds 100% of commits — single point of failure How is this calculated?**Maintenance (25%)** — Last commit recency, latest release date, and issue-to-star ratio. Uses a 2-year decay window. **Popularity (30%)** — Total and monthly downloads, GitHub stars, and forks. Logarithmic scaling prevents top-heavy scores. **Community (15%)** — Contributors, dependents, forks, watchers, and maintainers. Measures real ecosystem engagement. **Maturity (30%)** — Project age, version count, PHP version support, and release stability. ### Release Activity Cadence Every ~0 days Total 2 Last Release 132d ago ### Community Maintainers ![](https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/9cdeee878ffcba362afaf1ed18ded1f4b5ce83a2ecb50d7de6014e7d443f7175?d=identicon)[mubseoul](/maintainers/mubseoul) --- Top Contributors [![mubseoul](https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/177406116?v=4)](https://github.com/mubseoul "mubseoul (4 commits)") --- Tags pluginwordpressmaintenanceseolink-checkerbroken-links ### Code Quality Code StylePHP\_CodeSniffer ### Embed Badge ![Health badge](/badges/mubseoul-wp-link-sweeper/health.svg) ``` [![Health](https://phpackages.com/badges/mubseoul-wp-link-sweeper/health.svg)](https://phpackages.com/packages/mubseoul-wp-link-sweeper) ``` ### Alternatives [sybrew/the-seo-framework-extension-manager A WordPress plugin that allows you to manage extensions for The SEO Framework. 8794.3k](/packages/sybrew-the-seo-framework-extension-manager)[afragen/git-updater A plugin to automatically update GitHub, Bitbucket, GitLab, or Gitea hosted plugins, themes, and language packs. 3.3k1.7k](/packages/afragen-git-updater)[webdevstudios/cmb2-attached-posts Custom field for CMB2 for creating post relationships. 13565.8k](/packages/webdevstudios-cmb2-attached-posts)[iceicetimmy/acf-post-type-selector Post type selector for Advanced Custom Fields. 559.0k](/packages/iceicetimmy-acf-post-type-selector) PHPackages © 2026 [Directory](/)[Categories](/categories)[Trending](/trending)[Changelog](/changelog)[Analyze](/analyze)