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LinkSentry is a lightweight WordPress plugin that allows your blog readers to easily report broken content. Whether it’s a broken download link, a dead external link, or a missing image, LinkSentry makes it simple for visitors to notify you.
Features:
<ul>
<li>Shortcode <code>[linksentry]</code> and Gutenberg block “Report Issue (LinkSentry)”</li>
<li>Accessible modal dialog with keyboard navigation and ARIA labels</li>
<li>Issue type selection (Download, Link, Image, Other)</li>
<li>Optional message and email fields</li>
<li>Stores reports as a custom post type with metadata</li>
<li>Per-IP throttling to prevent spam</li>
<li>Nonce verification and honeypot field for security</li>
<li>Optional email notifications to site administrators</li>
<li>Lightweight: assets only load where the shortcode/block is used</li>
<li>Fully internationalized (ready for translation)</li>
</ul>
Security:
<ul>
<li>Nonce verification on all submissions</li>
<li>Honeypot anti-spam field</li>
<li>Input sanitization and output escaping</li>
<li>Per-IP rate limiting via WordPress transients</li>
<li>IP addresses are hashed before storage</li>
</ul>
Admin Features:
<ul>
<li>View all reports in the WordPress admin</li>
<li>Custom columns: Issue Type, Page URL, Message, Submitted date</li>
<li>Settings page under Settings → LinkSentry</li>
<li>Configure notification email, enable/disable notifications, throttle window</li>
<li>Customizable button and form labels</li>
</ul>
<h3>Shortcode Usage</h3>
The <code>[linksentry]</code> shortcode can be used anywhere in your posts, pages, or widgets.
Basic usage: 
 <code>[linksentry]</code>
With button style options: 
 <code>[linksentry buttonStyle="button"] 
[linksentry buttonStyle="text-link"] 
[linksentry buttonStyle="large-box"]</code>
With custom info text (for large-box style): 
 <code>[linksentry buttonStyle="large-box" infoText="Found an issue? Let us know!"]</code>
Available button styles: 
* <code>button</code> – Default button style with icon (default) 
* <code>text-link</code> – Text link with icon, underline on hover 
* <code>large-box</code> – Full-width gray box with info text and button

LinkSentry – Broken Content Reporter

LinkSentry adds a "Report an issue" button (shortcode + block). Readers can report broken links, downloads, or images.

LinkSentry – Broken Content Reporter vs 404 Solution