Link Locker for MyBB
MYBB
PLUGIN
free
Hide links from guests
Guests see locked chips instead of post links — the classic lurker-to-member conversion weapon. Members unaffected. Zero config, no tables. Distribution-only release.
What's included
- Guests see locked chips instead of post links — the classic lurker-to-member conversion weapon. Members unaffected. Zero config, no tables. Distribution-only release.
At a glance
| Platform | MyBB plugin |
|---|---|
| Latest version | v2.0.0 |
| Download size | 16.0 KB |
| Released | 31 Oct 2026 |
| Downloads | 0 |
| Access | Free — sign in to download |
| Compatibility | MyBB 1.8.40 tested target |
| Runtime | PHP 8.1+ intended |
| Database | MySQL/MariaDB |
| Package files | CHANGELOG.md, LICENSE.txt, README.md, TEST-SCOPE.md, release.json, inc/plugins/df_linklocker.php |
Requirements
- MyBB 1.8.40 tested target. PHP 8.1+ intended. MySQL/MariaDB and a modern browser.
Checksum
Verify your download before you upload it to your board.
0bb743cbee5007349179f39037f363081da8451ec865594427d0d948f82ac1ddInstall it
Back up your forum, upload the archive contents to your MyBB root preserving folder paths, then use Admin CP > Configuration > Plugins > Install & Activate.
Questions people ask
Is this the exact DF Vault 2.0.0 package?
Yes. The file was copied byte-for-byte from the Data-Forums Vault and its SHA-256 was verified again after copying.
How do I deactivate or uninstall it?
Deactivate the old version first, replace the files, then activate 2.0.0. Follow the README inside the archive for product-specific uninstall notes.
All releases
| Version | Released | Size | Downloads | Changelog |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| v2.0.0 latest | 31 Oct 2026 | 16.0 KB | 0 | # 2.0.0 — 21 October 2026 New versioned replacement; the 1.0 archive was not recovered. - Guests viewing thread pages see external post links replaced with a dashed lock chip: Locked member link · domain. - The URL and path are never emitted to the guest page at all — no view-source trick. - Internal board links (same host, www-stripped) pass through untouched. - Members see the original anchors — nothing changes for registered users. - Runs at parse_message_end on thread/archive rendering only; zero tables, zero settings. |
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