# Linkmender – Broken Link Scanner

> Linkmender – Broken Link Scanner has <10 active installs and 182 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 64/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Linkmender – Broken Link Scanner is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 3 weeks ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.

**Find and fix broken links, redirects, missing images and orphan pages. 100% local: no cloud service, no external API, nothing leaves your site.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 180
- **Downloads (30 days):** 182 (+0% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 64/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.1.0
- **Last updated:** Sep 23, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** prayasa (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/prayasa/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/linkmender/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [404](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/404/) | >100 | 156 |
| [broken links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/broken-links/) | #39 | 120 |
| [link checker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/link-checker/) | #44 | 53 |
| [orphan pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/orphan-pages/) | #8 | 15 |
| [redirects](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/redirects/) | #86 | 147 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| 404 | >100 | 2,730 |
| broken links | >100 | 3,176 |
| link checker | >100 | 890 |
| orphan pages | #79 | 402 |
| redirects | >100 | 7,099 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Redirection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/redirection/) | 2M+ | 4.4/5 (703) | Sep 19, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 2 | [Broken Link Checker by AIOSEO – Find & Fix Broken Internal, External & Video Links](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/broken-link-checker-seo/) | 300K+ | 3.8/5 (86) | Sep 30, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 3 | [Smart Custom 404 Error Page](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/404page/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (1,196) | May 21, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 4 | [Redirection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/redirect-redirection/) | 100K+ | 5/5 (418) | May 8, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 5 | [WP 404 Auto Redirect to Similar Post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-404-auto-redirect-to-similar-post/) | 30K+ | 4.9/5 (113) | Nov 21, 2025 | 52/100 |
| 6 | [SEO Redirection Plugin – 301 Redirect Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/seo-redirection/) | 10K+ | 4.3/5 (73) | Jul 26, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 7 | [Link Juice Keeper](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/link-juice-keeper/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (15) | Aug 24, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 8 | [404 Solution](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/404-solution/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (44) | Oct 2, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 9 | [Custom 404 Pro](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-404-pro/) | 7K+ | 4.2/5 (22) | Aug 30, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 10 | [404 Redirection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/404-redirection/) | 6K+ | 5/5 (17) | Nov 28, 2017 | 41/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Linkmender – Broken Link Scanner free?
Yes. Linkmender – Broken Link Scanner is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Linkmender – Broken Link Scanner safe to use in 2026?
Linkmender – Broken Link Scanner is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 3 weeks ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Linkmender – Broken Link Scanner?
Linkmender – Broken Link Scanner is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 180 times since it launched in September 2026. It was downloaded 182 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Linkmender – Broken Link Scanner work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Linkmender – Broken Link Scanner up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.0 or newer.

### What PHP version does Linkmender – Broken Link Scanner need?
Linkmender – Broken Link Scanner requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Linkmender – Broken Link Scanner last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.0, was released on September 23, 2026 (3 weeks ago).

### Who makes Linkmender – Broken Link Scanner?
Linkmender – Broken Link Scanner is developed and maintained by prayasa.

### What are the best alternatives to Linkmender – Broken Link Scanner?
The most popular alternatives to Linkmender – Broken Link Scanner are Redirection (2M+ installs), Broken Link Checker by AIOS… (300K+ installs) and Smart Custom 404 Error Page (100K+ installs).


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