FAQs

What is the difference between Links Manager and Link Scan?
Link Manager is the parent section containing five tabs — Link Scan is just one of those tabs. Think of Links Manager as the hub and Link Scan as one tool inside it.

Do I need to use all five tabs in Links Manager?
No. Use only what you need. If you only want manual scans, just use Link Scan. If you want automation, use Auto Scan. Each tab works independently.

Can I create redirects directly from Links Manager?
Yes. Both the Link Scan tab and 404 Monitor tab allow you to create redirects with one click from problematic URLs.

How do I export broken links data?
Go to the Link Scan tab, run a scan, then click the Download CSV button. The export includes all broken links found in that scan.

Does Links Manager scan external links as well as internal links?
Yes. Link Scan checks both internal links (within your site) and external links (to other websites).

What is the difference between 404 Monitor and Link Scan?
Link Scan proactively checks all links on your site for issues. 404 Monitor passively logs real visitor 404 errors as they happen. Use both for complete visibility.

How often should I check Links Manager?
If Auto Scan and email alerts are enabled, you only need to check when you receive a broken link notification. Otherwise, check weekly or after publishing new content.

Can I access Redirection Manager from Links Manager?
Links Manager allows you to create redirects, but for full redirect management (viewing all redirects, editing, deleting, tracking hits), go to SEO Repair Kit → Redirection.

Do Smart Redirects work automatically?
Yes. Once enabled for a post type, Smart Redirects automatically create 301 redirects when posts are deleted — no manual action needed.

What happens to my data if I deactivate the plugin?
Scan history, 404 logs, and notification records are stored in your database. They will remain if you deactivate and re-activate the plugin, unless you uninstall completely.