LinkGuard NT

Description

LinkGuard NT is a modern, PHPCS-clean, and security-focused WordPress plugin designed to detect, monitor, and fix broken links across your site.

It scans both internal and external links, identifies redirects and 404 errors, and helps you repair issues quickly using an intuitive dashboard.

This plugin is ideal for:
* SEO specialists
* Content editors and bloggers
* Agencies auditing large websites
* Developers who need a clean, secure link-checking tool

Key Features

  • Scan posts, pages, and custom post types for broken links
  • Detect 404 pages, redirects, timeouts, and unreachable URLs
  • Fix links instantly: change, delete, or restore
  • AJAX-powered dashboard with filters + pagination
  • Scheduled automatic scans (hourly, twice daily, daily, weekly)
  • CSV export
  • Security-hardened (nonces, permission checks, prepared SQL)
  • Fully translation-ready (English + Turkish included)

Localization

This plugin includes the following translation files located in /languages/:

  • linkguard-nt.pot
  • linkguard-nt-en_US.po
  • linkguard-nt-en_US.mo
  • linkguard-nt-tr_TR.po
  • linkguard-nt-tr_TR.mo

Credits

Developed by Nurullah Tayipoğlu
Website: https://profiles.wordpress.org/nurullah2007/

Screenshots

  • Dashboard Overview
  • Settings Page
  • Error Codes Reference

Installation

  1. Upload the linkguard-nt folder to /wp-content/plugins/.
  2. Activate the plugin through Plugins Installed Plugins.
  3. Go to LinkGuard NT in your admin menu.
  4. Run your first scan.
  5. Configure optional scheduled scans under Settings.

FAQ

Does LinkGuard NT slow down my website?

No. All scans run efficiently in the background using AJAX and optimized SQL queries.

Does it check external links?

Yes. Both internal and external URLs are fully scanned.

Does the plugin modify posts automatically?

No. You have full control. All changes occur only when you confirm them.

Is it multisite-compatible?

Yes. LinkGuard NT works on WordPress multisite installations.

Can I translate the plugin?

Yes. English (en_US) and Turkish (tr_TR) are included.
New translations can be added via .po/.mo files or plugins like Loco Translate.

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Contributors & Developers

“LinkGuard NT” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

Contributors

Translate “LinkGuard NT” into your language.

Interested in development?

Browse the code, check out the SVN repository, or subscribe to the development log by RSS.

Changelog

1.0.0

  • Initial stable release.
  • AJAX dashboard with filters and pagination.
  • Full scanner engine (manual + scheduled).
  • CSV export + error code explanations.
  • Security enhancements and PHPCS compliance.
  • Translation-ready (English + Turkish).