How It Works

The 404 Monitor in the SEO Repair Kit plugin automatically tracks requests made to URLs that do not exist on your website.

When a visitor or search engine attempts to open a page that cannot be found, the server returns a 404 status code. The plugin detects this response and records the request in the 404 Monitor log.

This process runs automatically in the background and does not require any manual setup.

Error Detection Process

The 404 Monitor works through the following process:

1. A user or search engine visits a URL on your website.
2. WordPress checks whether the requested page exists.
3. If the page cannot be found, WordPress returns a 404 error response.
4. The SEO Repair Kit plugin detects this response.
5. The plugin logs the error in the 404 Monitor database.
6. The recorded information becomes visible in the 404 Monitor dashboard.

This allows administrators to identify broken URLs and take corrective action.

What Information Is Collected

When a 404 error occurs, the system records important details to help identify the issue.

The logged data may include:

• The requested broken URL
• The referrer page (where the broken link originated)
• The number of times the error occurred
• The date and time of the latest request
• The visitor IP address (if enabled)

This information helps administrators determine the cause of the error.

▶ Watch 404 Monitor Step-by-Step Video: https://youtu.be/jQHx68hrnAI?si=KLgZ8IJSOGjNZ_-u