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January 13, 2024Broken Links Checker WordPress Plugin
The Broken Links Checker is a WordPress plugin designed to identify and list broken or non-functional links across your website. It scans through the pages and posts of your WordPress site in batches and highlights any broken links found, providing an easy and efficient way to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the links on your website.
Key Features
Real-Time Feedback
Immediate visual feedback during the link checking process, including a display of broken links and ongoing status updates.
Dynamic Link Analysis
Utilises regular expressions to extract and verify links from post and page content, ensuring comprehensive link coverage.
Automated Link Verification
The plugin systematically scans posts and pages on a WordPress site, identifying and listing broken links.
Batch Processing Capability
To optimise performance, the plugin checks links in batches, adjustable to accommodate various website sizes and server capacities.
User-Friendly Admin Interface
A straightforward admin page in the WordPress dashboard allows easy control over the link checking process, including batch size adjustments and initiation of link checks.
Technologies Used
Server-Side Language
PHP, for backend WordPress plugin functionality.
Client-Side Scripting
JavaScript and jQuery, used for handling AJAX requests and updating the admin interface dynamically.
WordPress Functions
Utilizes WordPress core functions for querying posts/pages, making HTTP requests, and handling AJAX.
Database
WordPress’s built-in database system for storing and retrieving website content.
AJAX
Asynchronous JavaScript and XML for real-time data fetching and interface updates without needing to reload the page.
Project Significance
Broken links can severely impact user experience and search engine rankings. By providing WordPress administrators with a simple yet powerful tool to detect and manage broken links, this plugin aids in maintaining the integrity and reliability of a website.
This Broken Links Checker plugin demonstrates my ability to create practical, user-focused solutions that streamline website management tasks.
Through this project, I've showcased my proficiency in web development, particularly in the context of WordPress, and my commitment to enhancing the functionality and user experience of web platforms.
Further Info
The project source code is available on GitHub at