Kitawolf Dead Links Checker & Fixer
Find and repair broken links with a lightweight, open-source WordPress plugin. Add the separate Pro plugin when you need automation, reporting, and bulk workflows.
Ultra-Performant, Zero Bloat
Most broken link checkers for WordPress are notorious for bloating database tables and hogging server CPU resources—often leading to hosting provider bans. Kitawolf Dead Links Checker & Fixer was designed from the ground up to solve this, keeping scans gentle, rate-limited, and hyper-focused on what it does best.
Performant Batch Scanning
Uses a client-driven AJAX batch scanner that processes posts in tiny chunks (with customizable rest intervals) to prevent CPU spikes and database lockups.
Modern React Dashboard
Restructured around a modern tabbed layout featuring global stats, interactive filtering, and real-time logs styled with custom typography.
Direct Inline Repair
Edit broken URLs or strip link tags (unlinking) directly inside the explorer table without having to open individual post editors.
Pro: Scheduled Scans & Email
The separate Pro add-on schedules daily, weekly, or monthly background scans and emails the site administrator when broken links are found.
Smart Exclusions List
Add as many domains or keywords as needed to the free plugin's exclusions list, avoiding rate-limiting false positives.
Pro: CSV Audit Exports
Export all current broken-link results to a spreadsheet-safe CSV file for client deliverables, SEO reporting, and further analysis.
Pro: Bulk Link Workflows
Select multiple broken links and recheck or unlink them in one workflow instead of processing every result individually.
Why Upgrade to Pro?
The free WordPress.org plugin is complete and unlimited for manual scanning, results, exclusions, and individual repairs. Kitawolf Pro is a separate add-on plugin that introduces scheduled scans, email reports, CSV exports, and bulk recheck/unlink tools.
| Feature | 🆓 Free Plugin | ⚡ With Pro Add-on |
|---|---|---|
| Manual Batch Scanning | ✅ Unlimited | ✅ Unlimited |
| Inline Link Editing & Unlinking | ✅ Included | ✅ Included |
| Link Status Detection (404, 500, etc.) | ✅ Included | ✅ Included |
| Domain Exclusions Whitelist | ✅ Unlimited | ✅ Unlimited |
| Background Cron Scans | ❌ Manual Only | Daily / Weekly / Monthly |
| Email Digest Alerts | ❌ | ✅ Included |
| CSV Export Reports | ❌ | ✅ One-Click CSV |
| Bulk Recheck & Bulk Unlink | ❌ Individual Actions | ✅ Included |
| Support Type | Community Forum | Kitawolf Priority Support |
Protect Your Site's Link Health
Start with the complete free plugin from WordPress.org. Add Pro for business-oriented automation and bulk workflows; no external scanning service is required.
Free Plugin
A genuinely useful, open-source plugin for on-demand link maintenance.
- Unlimited Manual Scanning
- Inline Link Repair & Unlinking
- Link Status Detection (404, 500, etc.)
- Unlimited Domain & Keyword Exclusions
- WP.org Repository Updates
Pro Add-on
A separate plugin for background automation, reporting, and processing several links at once.
- Works alongside the required Free plugin
- Daily, Weekly, or Monthly Scans
- Email Reports When Broken Links Are Found
- Complete CSV Audit Exports
- Bulk Recheck & Bulk Unlink Tools
- Kitawolf Priority Support
Frequently Asked Questions
Will crawling slow down my website performance?
The free scanner processes published posts and pages in small, client-driven batches with short rests between requests. Pro scheduled scans also use small background batches. Actual resource usage still depends on your site size, hosting, and the response time of links being checked.
Can I edit links directly in Gutenberg/Page Builders?
The editor works with links stored as standard anchor markup in published post and page content, including normal WordPress Block Editor and Classic Editor content. Back up your site before bulk content changes; compatibility with custom page-builder storage formats can vary.
Is there a limit on how many links it checks?
No. The free plugin has no scan-count, result-count, repair, or exclusions-list quota. Pro adds workflow capabilities rather than increasing an artificial usage allowance. Your hosting resources are the practical limit because checks run on your own WordPress server.
What happens if I do not renew Pro?
The installed GPL-licensed Pro add-on continues to function. Renewal covers access to future Pro releases and Kitawolf priority support; it does not remotely disable local scanning or other installed features.
Is Pro a separate plugin?
Yes. The free WordPress.org plugin provides the scanner, results, exclusions, and individual repair tools. Pro is installed alongside it and adds its own automation, email, export, and bulk-workflow code. Neither plugin requires a Kitawolf-hosted scanning service.