[Core Features & Tools] Using the Broken Links Report

Quick Answer

The Broken Links Report finds both internal broken links (links to pages on your own site that no longer exist) and external broken links (links pointing to other websites that return errors). Both are included.

How to Run a Scan

  • In WordPress: go to LinkWhisper → Broken Links
  • Click Scan for Broken Links
  • Results appear in the table below — showing the broken URL, the page it appears on, and the HTTP error code

What the Report Shows

  • The broken URL
  • Which page or post contains the link
  • The HTTP error code (404 = page not found, 500 = server error)
  • Whether it is internal or external

Fixing a Broken Link

  • Click the broken link row to expand it
  • Edit the URL directly in the report to replace or remove the link
  • Or click Unlink to remove the link entirely

False Positives

  • Some links may show as broken due to temporary server issues or bot-blocking on the destination site
  • Re-scan after 24 hours to confirm if a link is genuinely broken
  • You can mark a link as ignored if you know it is valid

Need Help?

  • Email support@linkwhisper.com with a screenshot of the broken link and the page it appears on
  • Response within 24 hours
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