VLink Broken Links Scout
v1.17.3by VLINK ASIA · updated 5 months ago
Scan the WordPress database for internal links that return 404, 410, or 301/302 redirects, and fix them in bulk. RFC 3986 and RFC 9110 compliant.
- Rank
- #60,234
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 5
- Fewer than 10 reported · High
- Total downloads
- 442
- 442 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
VLink Broken Links Scout at a glance
VLink Broken Links Scout is a WordPress plugin by VLINK ASIA with fewer than 10 active installs, the #60,234 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 33% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.17.3 came out on Jun 7, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.0.8. Among the 68 plugins tagged “link checker”, it ranks #34. It was first released in 2026.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats59 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | VLink Broken Links Scout |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 5 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
Rank over time
#60,234 · up 3,451 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #60,234 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #63,794 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #72,521 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #54,744 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #67,727 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #70,270 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #64,734 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #63,685 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +25.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +50.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -66.67% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +100.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +50.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -50.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -20.00% |
Active installs band
Fewer than 10 on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Downloads +25%
- Tested up to 7.0.7 → 7.0.8
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.17.3
- Requires WordPress
- 6.2
- Tested up to
- 7.0.8
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Jun 3, 2026
- Last updated
- Jun 7, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about VLink Broken Links Scout
How many websites use VLink Broken Links Scout?
VLink Broken Links Scout is active on fewer than 10 WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. That makes it the #60,234 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has VLink Broken Links Scout been downloaded?
442 times in total since 2026. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was VLink Broken Links Scout last updated?
Version 1.17.3 came out on Jun 7, 2026 (5 months ago).
Is VLink Broken Links Scout compatible with the latest WordPress?
It’s tested up to WordPress 7.0.8, one version behind the current 7.1. Authors often update this line a few weeks after a release.
Is VLink Broken Links Scout still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 5 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does VLink Broken Links Scout have?
No one has reviewed VLink Broken Links Scout on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to VLink Broken Links Scout?
The plugins most like VLink Broken Links Scout, by the tags they share, are Broken Link Checker by AIOSEO (200K+), WP 404 Auto Redirect to Similar Post (30K+) and Link Juice Keeper (10K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 5 |
| Reported installs | Fewer than 10 |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 442 |
| Author | VLINK ASIA |
| First released | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Version | 1.17.3 |
| Requires WP | 6.2 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
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