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LinkMaster – Link Management, SEO, Broken Links & Redirects

LinkMaster: Manage links with custom permalinks, SEO redirects, link cloaking, auto link injection and a broken link checker for WordPress.

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Tested up to WordPress 6.8
Current version2.5.0
WordPress coverageTested up to WordPress 6.8
Minimum stackWP 5.0 · PHP 7.2
Directory statusactive
Last directory update15 May 20251y ago
Active installations100Adoption metric — not a quality score
WordPress.org rating5.0 / 5 from 2 ratings
Official packageDirect from WordPress.org

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WP PlugIndex currently records LinkMaster – Link Management, SEO, Broken Links & Redirects version 2.5.0 as active, updated 1y ago and tested up to WordPress 6.8.

Overview

About this plugin

LinkMaster is your complete solution for WordPress URL management, offering advanced permalink customization, smart redirection, and a powerful broken link scanner.

Perfect for site administrators who need precise control over their URLs to optimize for SEO, enhance user experience, and manage complex URL structures.

Unlike WordPress’s default permalink system, LinkMaster allows you to create unique, custom URLs for individual posts, pages, and custom post types without affecting your site’s overall URL structure.

This flexibility is crucial for SEO, as it enables you to craft clean, descriptive URLs that search engines love.

By using LinkMaster, you can ensure that your website’s URLs are SEO-friendly and properly redirected, which can improve your site’s search engine rankings and user navigation.

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Features

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Advanced Permalink Customization

  • Create custom permalinks for individual posts and pages
  • Full support for query parameters (e.g., /search?category=shoes) in URLs
  • Support for all file extensions (.html,.php,.xhtml, etc.)
  • Support for special characters in URLs

Pro

  • Bulk permalink management tools with CSV import/export
  • URL pattern templates for consistent naming

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Smart Redirection System

  • 301, 302, and 307 redirect support
  • Query parameter handling

Pro

  • SEO-friendly link attributes (nofollow, sponsored)
  • Export/import feature for bulk redirects
  • Link expiration feature for temporary access links
  • Advanced click analytics and reporting

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Broken Link Scanner

  • Scan for broken links across posts, pages, and custom post types
  • Detect 404 errors and missing URLs
  • Generate a detailed report of broken links

Pro

  • Export broken links for easy management
  • Scheduled automatic scanning to proactively find broken links

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Link Cloaking

  • Create branded short URLs for affiliate links
  • Hide affiliate IDs and long URLs
  • Manage all cloaked links from a central dashboard

Pro

  • IP protection to block specific IPs from accessing links
  • Password protection for exclusive access to links
  • Link expiration dates for time-limited offers
  • Click limits to restrict the number of times a link can be accessed

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Link Click Statistics

  • Track click counts for all redirected links

Pro

  • Detailed analytics on link performance
  • Export statistics for reporting

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Custom 404 Page Setup

  • Create custom 404 error pages
  • Redirect 404 errors to specific pages
  • Customize 404 page content and design
  • Log 404 errors for analysis

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Auto Link Injection (Premium Feature)

  • Automatically link keywords to specified URLs across your site
  • Set priority and linking rules for keywords
  • Control the maximum number of auto links per page
  • Exclude specific posts or pages from auto linking

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SEO-Focused Features

  • Clean URL structures
  • Automatic canonical URL management
  • Search engine friendly redirects
  • Integration with popular SEO plugins like Yoast SEO

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Performance Optimized

  • Lightweight redirect handling
  • Cached URL lookups
  • Minimal database queries
  • No.htaccess modifications required

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User Experience Enhancements

  • Interactive onboarding tour for new users
  • Link Health Score for visual feedback on link quality
  • Quick Help sections with best practices
  • Intuitive dashboard with clear feature explanations

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No Server Configuration Required

htaccess or server settings, ensuring hassle-free setup and usage.

Start managing your URLs with LinkMaster today and take control of your WordPress site’s URL structure for better SEO and user experience.

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WordPress.org metadata

Plugin tags

Topics listed for this plugin in the WordPress.org directory.

  • broken links
  • internal links
  • redirect url
  • custom
  • seo
Compatibility & maintenance

Compatibility & maintenance

Tested up to WordPress 6.8

Not yet marked as tested with WordPress 7.1. WordPress.org currently lists Tested up to 6.8.

Current WordPress releaseWordPress 7.1
WordPress.org Tested up to6.8
Minimum requirementsWordPress 5.0 · PHP 7.2
Update activity15 May 20251y ago

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