Using the Broken Links Report

The Link Whisper V4 Broken Links Report finds internal and external links that return an error, then gives you tools to verify, edit, ignore, snooze, delete, or repair them.

Open the Report and Run a Scan

1. In WordPress, go to Link Whisper → Broken Links Report.
2. Click Scan for Broken Links.
3. Wait for the scan to finish or review the progress shown in the report.

The report can find internal links to missing pages and external links that return errors. A temporary timeout or bot block can produce a false positive, so recheck uncertain URLs before changing content.

Filter the Results

Use the report filters to narrow the list by:

• Status and code group, including priority issues, true 404 errors, redirects, timeouts, or all results.
• Post type, category, link type, and status.
• Suggested fixes or manual actions.
• AI-confidence bands when suggested fixes are available.
• URL or post title using the search field.

Review an Individual Link

Review the broken URL, the source post, the response code, and any available suggestion before changing the link. Use the row controls to recheck a link, edit its URL, replace the URL, or open the source post.

Find AI Replacement Suggestions

1. Open the suggested-fix view or click Find AI Fixes.
2. Review the estimated credit cost and the available AI credits.
3. Start the replacement search.
4. Open View Suggested Fixes or Review Suggestions when results are ready.
5. Review each replacement before applying it.

Link Whisper searches for a working replacement for each broken link. The normal review workflow does not change your content until you apply the suggestions. AI replacement searches use Link Whisper AI credits.

Apply Manual or Suggested Changes

Select one or more rows and use Choose action. Available actions can include:

• Apply Selected Fixes
• Edit Selected URLs
• Replace URL
• Retry Eligible Links
• Snooze Selected Links
• Ignore Links
• Delete Selected Links
• Delete Link + Text

Use delete actions carefully. They change the source post content. If a link is valid but temporarily unavailable, recheck or snooze it instead of deleting it.

Apply Suggested Fixes by Confidence

When suggested fixes are available, filter by confidence and review the proposed destination. You can apply selected fixes or apply the suggestions shown for the current confidence band.

Automatic Recommendations

Advanced settings can allow Link Whisper to auto-apply recommended broken-link fixes as they are generated. If that setting is disabled, recommendations remain available for review in the Broken Links Report.

After You Make Changes

1. Recheck the affected link or run another broken-link scan.
2. Open the source post and confirm that the destination and surrounding text are correct.
3. Review the report again after the scan finishes.

V4 can keep supported AI work running in the background while you continue working. Return to the report to review the progress and results.

When AI Credits Are Low

The report shows your available credits and the estimated cost before an AI replacement search. Add credits from Link Whisper → AI Subscription if the account does not have enough credits to start or continue the search.

Need Help?

Contact support with the site URL, the broken URL, the source post, the response code, and a screenshot of the report. Never send a password or API key.