How it Works

Link Scanning:
When you click Start Scan, Link Scan examines every link across your selected post types — including pages, posts, and embedded links. It checks each link’s HTTP status to determine whether it’s active, redirected, or broken — covering both internal and external URLs.

Status Detection:
Each link is tested and categorized as:

Status	Description	HTTP Codes
Healthy	Link works properly	200 OK
Broken	Link returns an error	404, 403, 500, etc.
Redirected	Link points to different URL	301, 302

Link Reporting:
Once the scan is complete, all detected broken links are organized into a clear, easy-to-read table. Each entry shows:

• Post Title – Where the broken link appears
• Type – Content type (Post, Page, etc.)
• Status – Publication status (Published, Draft, etc.)
• Broken Link URL – The actual failing link
• HTTP Status Code – Error type (e.g., 404 Not Found)
• Link Text – Anchor text used in the content
• Redirect Action – Option to redirect the broken link
• Edit Icon – Quickly edit the source content

Manual Detection:
You can manually trigger a scan at any time. This is especially useful after publishing new content or making major updates, ensuring broken links are caught immediately.

Fixing Broken Links:
From the report dashboard, you can fix broken links in just a few clicks:

• Edit the link to update it with a correct URL
• Redirect the link to a relevant working page
• Remove the link if it’s no longer needed

Export Capability:
Click Download CSV to export the broken links report. This is useful for sharing with team members, tracking fixes, or maintaining audit records.

Proactive Monitoring:
Regular manual scans help prevent future issues. By scanning after content changes, you ensure new broken links are identified early — keeping your website healthy, user-friendly, and SEO-optimized.