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Overview

Getting Started ·

WPLNK is a small, lightweight WordPress plugin that helps you keep track of the links inside your content. It scans your WordPress database and maps both internal links (links pointing to your own site) and external links (links pointing to other websites). You also get a count of how many times each link appears, which can be really useful when you are doing a content audit.

WPLNK works in "read-only" mode and it does not change your settings, content, permalinks, or your database structure. It stores its data in separate database tables. Specifically, it does not:

  1. Add, edit, or remove links from your content
  2. Create redirects
  3. Modify post status or visibility
  4. Scan content that is not stored inside the database, such as links hardcoded in theme template files.

Most link-checking tools run on external servers and require a paid subscription. WPLNK works differently. You install it directly on your WordPress site, just like any other plugin. Your scan results are stored in your database, so you keep full control over your data without relying on an external platforms or cloud solutions.