Best dead link plugins for WordPress
The most popular dead link plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. Broken Link Checker leads with 90+ active installs, ahead of CrawlForMe (10+) and Kreativ Report Broken Link (fewer than 10). All 3 plugins tagged “dead link” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.
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Top 3 dead link plugins
- 1.
Broken Link CheckerThe most installed dead link plugin, with 90+ active installs. Only 1 review so far, updated 5 days ago.
- 2.
CrawlForMe10+ active installs. No reviews yet, last updated 12 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 3.7.41.
- 3.
Kreativ Report Broken LinkFewer than 10 active installs. No reviews yet, updated 5 days ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.9.11.
All 3 plugins tagged “dead link”
Broken Link Checker
Up in the last 7 days:347#17,083by FARAZFRANK5 days ago
Scan your WordPress site for broken links and dead URLs. Detect 404 errors, fix link issues, and keep your SEO healthy.
- Installs
- 90+
- Rating
- 5.0(1)
- Downloads
- 11/day
CrawlForMe
Down in the last 7 days:636#48,452by tesial13 years ago
Easily check your wordpress blog whenever you want to find any broken links. This plugin uses the CrawlForMe plateform.
- Installs
- 10+
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day
Kreativ Report Broken Link
#69,985by anolaru5 days ago
Let visitors report broken links. Manage reports, filter internal and external URLs, and get optional email alerts.
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 11/day