FC Broken Link Checker
WORDPRESS
PLUGIN
free
Scan posts and pages for broken links with an admin dashboard.
A WordPress plugin that scans posts and pages for broken links and displays results in an admin dashboard. The dashboard shows total links checked, broken links found, and the last scan time. A detailed table lists each broken link with its URL, HTTP status, the post it was found in, and whether it is internal or external.
The scanner extracts links from post content (href and src attributes), checks each URL with a cURL request, and records the HTTP status. Links returning 4xx or 5xx are flagged as broken. Links that cannot be reached (timeout, connection error) are also flagged. The scan can be run manually from the dashboard or automatically on post publish.
Results are cached and the dashboard can be cleared to re-scan. Configurable scan timeout and maximum links per scan.
The scanner extracts links from post content (href and src attributes), checks each URL with a cURL request, and records the HTTP status. Links returning 4xx or 5xx are flagged as broken. Links that cannot be reached (timeout, connection error) are also flagged. The scan can be run manually from the dashboard or automatically on post publish.
Results are cached and the dashboard can be cleared to re-scan. Configurable scan timeout and maximum links per scan.
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What's included
- Scan posts and pages for broken links; Admin dashboard with stats; Broken link table with details; Manual and auto-scan modes; Configurable timeout and max links; Link extraction from href and src; HTTP status checking; Internal vs external link labels; Results caching; Clear results button
At a glance
| Platform | WordPress plugin |
|---|---|
| Latest version | v1.0.0 |
| Download size | 3.8 KB |
| Released | 7 Nov 2026 |
| Downloads | 0 |
| Access | Free — sign in to download |
| Compatibility | WordPress 5.0+; Files: fc-broken-link-checker.php; Shortcodes: None; Settings: 4; Admin pages: 1; External dependencies: cURL extension |
Requirements
- WordPress 5.0 or newer; PHP 7.2+ with cURL extension
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1. Download fc-broken-link-checker-1.0.0.zip
2. Extract the zip
3. Upload fc-broken-link-checker.php to /wp-content/plugins/
4. Go to WordPress Admin → Plugins → Activate
5. Go to Settings → FC Broken Link Checker → Click "Scan Now"
2. Extract the zip
3. Upload fc-broken-link-checker.php to /wp-content/plugins/
4. Go to WordPress Admin → Plugins → Activate
5. Go to Settings → FC Broken Link Checker → Click "Scan Now"
Questions people ask
Q: How does the scanner find links?
A: It extracts href and src attributes from post content, then checks each URL with a cURL request.
Q: What counts as a broken link?
A: Any link returning a 4xx or 5xx status code, or any link that cannot be reached (timeout, connection error).
Q: Can I scan automatically?
A: Yes. Enable auto-scan in settings to check new posts on publish.
Q: How many links can I scan?
A: Configurable — up to 100 links per post by default.
Q: Are results saved?
A: Yes. Results are stored in the database and displayed on the dashboard until cleared.
All releases
| Version | Released | Size | Downloads | Changelog |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| v1.0.0 latest | 07 Nov 2026 | 3.8 KB | 0 | Initial release of FC Broken Link Checker. |
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