Fumiki Takahashi

TAROSKY INC.

Mark Walters

This plugin adds an “External Link” section to the post editor.
If you’re publishing posts that are primarily used to link to external news articles or resources, the plugin overrides the post’s permalink and redirects users to the specified external URL when they click the post.
The “External Link” section has two options:
<ol>
<li>External link (This URL will replace the return value of <code>the_permalink</code>)</li>
<li>Open in new window (checkbox)</li>
</ol>
By setting an external link, the link in your widget, post archive and so on, will refer to the new URL you saved.
<h4>Settings</h4>
This plugin adds a new section to Writing Settings with 3 different options.
<ol>
<li>Post Types </li>
</ol>
Lets you select which post types should support external links.
<ol>
<li>Attributes </li>
</ol>
When set to Automatic, the target and rel attributes will be automatically added to anchor elements linking to the new URL, using jQuery.
When set to Manual, developers must manually add anchor elements. You can either use <code>tsep_anchor_attributes()</code> to generate the href, rel and target attributes, or use <code>the_permalink()</code> to populate the href attribute and <code>tsep_target_attributes()</code> to add the target and rel attributes separately.
Easy method:
<pre><a class="some-class">Click here!</a></pre>
With separate attributes:
<pre><a href="" class="some-class">Click here!</a></pre>
<ol>
<li>Single Page Content </li>
</ol>
This option allows you to manually write an anchor element that will be added to the post’s content. Use %link% for the external link, and %rel% for the target and rel attributes.
<pre><a href="%link%" rel="nofollow ugc">Click here!</a></pre>
This will produce the following output:
<pre><a href="https://example.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc">Click here!</a></pre>

Taro External Permalink

A WordPress plugin that allows selected post types to redirect to external URLs.

Freemius

CodeAce

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. 
For future updates and feedback, visit our website: <a href="https://getlinkmaster.com" rel="nofollow ugc">getlinkmaster.com</a>.
<h3>Features</h3>
<ul>
<li>
Advanced Permalink Customization
<ul>
<li>Create custom permalinks for individual posts and pages</li>
<li>Full support for query parameters (e.g., /search?category=shoes) in URLs</li>
<li>Support for all file extensions (.html, .php, .xhtml, etc.)</li>
<li>Support for special characters in URLs 
Pro</li>
<li>Bulk permalink management tools with CSV import/export</li>
<li>URL pattern templates for consistent naming</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Smart Redirection System
<ul>
<li>301, 302, and 307 redirect support</li>
<li>Query parameter handling 
Pro</li>
<li>SEO-friendly link attributes (nofollow, sponsored)</li>
<li>Export/import feature for bulk redirects</li>
<li>Link expiration feature for temporary access links</li>
<li>Advanced click analytics and reporting</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Broken Link Scanner
<ul>
<li>Scan for broken links across posts, pages, and custom post types</li>
<li>Detect 404 errors and missing URLs</li>
<li>Generate a detailed report of broken links 
Pro</li>
<li>Export broken links for easy management</li>
<li>Scheduled automatic scanning to proactively find broken links</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Link Cloaking
<ul>
<li>Create branded short URLs for affiliate links</li>
<li>Hide affiliate IDs and long URLs</li>
<li>Manage all cloaked links from a central dashboard 
Pro</li>
<li>IP protection to block specific IPs from accessing links</li>
<li>Password protection for exclusive access to links</li>
<li>Link expiration dates for time-limited offers</li>
<li>Click limits to restrict the number of times a link can be accessed</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Link Click Statistics
<ul>
<li>Track click counts for all redirected links 
Pro</li>
<li>Detailed analytics on link performance</li>
<li>Export statistics for reporting</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Custom 404 Page Setup
<ul>
<li>Create custom 404 error pages</li>
<li>Redirect 404 errors to specific pages</li>
<li>Customize 404 page content and design</li>
<li>Log 404 errors for analysis</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Auto Link Injection (Premium Feature)
<ul>
<li>Automatically link keywords to specified URLs across your site</li>
<li>Set priority and linking rules for keywords</li>
<li>Control the maximum number of auto links per page</li>
<li>Exclude specific posts or pages from auto linking</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
SEO-Focused Features
<ul>
<li>Clean URL structures</li>
<li>Automatic canonical URL management</li>
<li>Search engine friendly redirects</li>
<li>Integration with popular SEO plugins like Yoast SEO</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Performance Optimized
<ul>
<li>Lightweight redirect handling</li>
<li>Cached URL lookups</li>
<li>Minimal database queries</li>
<li>No .htaccess modifications required</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
User Experience Enhancements
<ul>
<li>Interactive onboarding tour for new users</li>
<li>Link Health Score for visual feedback on link quality</li>
<li>Quick Help sections with best practices</li>
<li>Intuitive dashboard with clear feature explanations</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
No Server Configuration Required 
The plugin requires no modifications to <code>.htaccess</code> 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. 
For future updates and feedback, visit our website: <a href="https://getlinkmaster.com" rel="nofollow ugc">getlinkmaster.com</a>.
</li>
</ul>

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.

Taro External Permalink vs LinkMaster – Link Management, SEO, Broken Links & Redirects