{"id":282592,"date":"2026-02-22T16:47:18","date_gmt":"2026-02-22T16:47:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/backlinks-patrol\/"},"modified":"2026-02-22T16:47:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T16:47:09","slug":"backlinks-patrol","status":"publish","type":"plugin","link":"https:\/\/twd.wordpress.org\/plugins\/backlinks-patrol\/","author":2864395,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_crdt_document":"","version":"1.0.1","stable_tag":"1.0.1","tested":"6.9.4","requires":"5.8","requires_php":"7.4","requires_plugins":null,"header_name":"Backlinks Patrol","header_author":"Gregory Janssens","header_description":"Monitor and manage your backlinks easily. Track link status, get alerts when links disappear, and keep full control of your SEO data locally.","assets_banners_color":"1a3c3c","last_updated":"2026-02-22 16:47:09","external_support_url":"","external_repository_url":"","donate_link":"","header_plugin_uri":"https:\/\/backlinkspatrol.com","header_author_uri":"https:\/\/expertor.fr\/","rating":0,"author_block_rating":0,"active_installs":10,"downloads":187,"num_ratings":0,"support_threads":1,"support_threads_resolved":0,"author_block_count":0,"sections":["description","installation","faq","changelog"],"tags":{"1.0.1":{"tag":"1.0.1","author":"HimSelf","date":"2026-02-22 16:47:09"}},"upgrade_notice":{"1.0.0":"

First version of the plugin. Install it to start monitoring your backlinks!<\/p>"},"ratings":[],"assets_icons":{"icon-128x128.png":{"filename":"icon-128x128.png","revision":3467461,"resolution":"128x128","location":"assets","locale":""},"icon-256x256.png":{"filename":"icon-256x256.png","revision":3467461,"resolution":"256x256","location":"assets","locale":""}},"assets_banners":{"banner-1544x500.png":{"filename":"banner-1544x500.png","revision":3467461,"resolution":"1544x500","location":"assets","locale":""},"banner-772x250.png":{"filename":"banner-772x250.png","revision":3467461,"resolution":"772x250","location":"assets","locale":""}},"assets_blueprints":{},"all_blocks":[],"tagged_versions":["1.0.1"],"block_files":[],"assets_screenshots":[],"screenshots":{"1":"Backlinks list<\/strong> \u2014 Overview of all your backlinks with their status","2":"Add a backlink<\/strong> \u2014 Simple form to add a new link","3":"Settings<\/strong> \u2014 Configuration page"},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"plugin_section":[],"plugin_tags":[9359,175,5603,186,550],"plugin_category":[36,54,55],"plugin_contributors":[256378],"plugin_business_model":[],"class_list":["post-282592","plugin","type-plugin","status-publish","hentry","plugin_tags-backlinks","plugin_tags-links","plugin_tags-monitoring","plugin_tags-seo","plugin_tags-tracking","plugin_category-analytics","plugin_category-security-and-spam-protection","plugin_category-seo-and-marketing","plugin_contributors-himself","plugin_committers-himself"],"banners":{"banner":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/backlinks-patrol\/assets\/banner-772x250.png?rev=3467461","banner_2x":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/backlinks-patrol\/assets\/banner-1544x500.png?rev=3467461","banner_rtl":false,"banner_2x_rtl":false},"icons":{"svg":false,"icon":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/backlinks-patrol\/assets\/icon-128x128.png?rev=3467461","icon_2x":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/backlinks-patrol\/assets\/icon-256x256.png?rev=3467461","generated":false},"screenshots":[],"raw_content":"\n

Backlinks Patrol is a professional WordPress plugin for monitoring and managing your backlinks efficiently. Never lose a valuable backlink without knowing it again!<\/p>\n\n

All your backlink data is stored locally in your own WordPress database \u2014 no third-party service receives your sensitive SEO data.<\/p>\n\n

Main Features<\/h4>\n\n
    \n
  • Automatic monitoring<\/strong> \u2014 Daily verification of all your backlinks<\/li>\n
  • Simple management<\/strong> \u2014 Intuitive interface to add and manage your links<\/li>\n
  • Detailed statistics<\/strong> \u2014 Visualize the evolution of your backlinks<\/li>\n
  • Personal notes<\/strong> \u2014 Add notes to each backlink<\/li>\n
  • Financial tracking<\/strong> \u2014 Track sellers and purchase prices<\/li>\n
  • Contact management<\/strong> \u2014 Store contact info per backlink with autocomplete<\/li>\n
  • CSV Import<\/strong> \u2014 Import backlinks from Ahrefs, SEMrush, Majestic, Bing Webmaster Tools, and Google Search Console exports<\/li>\n
  • Indexation checking<\/strong> \u2014 Optional integration with the isIndexed API to check whether your backlink pages are indexed by Google<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

    How It Works<\/h4>\n\n
      \n
    1. Install<\/strong> the plugin<\/li>\n
    2. Add<\/strong> your backlinks with their URL and anchor text (manually or via CSV import)<\/li>\n
    3. Let it run<\/strong> \u2014 The plugin automatically checks every day<\/li>\n
    4. Review<\/strong> the status of your links in the dashboard<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

      Use Cases<\/h4>\n\n
        \n
      • SEO Agencies<\/strong> \u2014 Monitor backlinks for all your clients<\/li>\n
      • Bloggers<\/strong> \u2014 Make sure your guest posts remain active<\/li>\n
      • E-commerce<\/strong> \u2014 Track your partnerships and affiliations<\/li>\n
      • Consultants<\/strong> \u2014 Manage purchased backlinks for your clients<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

        Privacy & Data Control<\/h4>\n\n

        Unlike SaaS backlink monitoring tools, Backlinks Patrol stores all data locally in your WordPress database. Your backlink portfolio stays private and under your full control.<\/p>\n\n

        Security<\/h4>\n\n
          \n
        • Secure code with WordPress nonces<\/li>\n
        • Prepared SQL queries<\/li>\n
        • Proper escaping of all outputs<\/li>\n
        • User capability verification<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

          External Services<\/h3>\n\n

          This plugin can optionally connect to the following external service:<\/p>\n\n

          isIndexed API<\/strong> (optional \u2014 only if you enable it in Settings)<\/p>\n\n

            \n
          • What it does:<\/strong> Checks whether the pages hosting your backlinks are indexed in Google.<\/li>\n
          • What data is sent:<\/strong> The URLs of your backlinks are sent to the isIndexed API when you trigger an indexation check.<\/li>\n
          • When data is sent:<\/strong> Only when you enable isIndexed in the plugin settings AND manually trigger a check, or when the scheduled CRON check is enabled.<\/li>\n
          • Service provider:<\/strong> isIndexed<\/li>\n
          • Website:<\/strong> https:\/\/tool.isindexed.com<\/li>\n
          • Terms of Service:<\/strong> https:\/\/tool.isindexed.com\/terms<\/li>\n
          • Privacy Policy:<\/strong> https:\/\/tool.isindexed.com\/privacy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

            If you do not configure the isIndexed API key in the plugin settings, no data is ever sent to this service.<\/p>\n\n

            Support<\/h3>\n\n
              \n
            • Free support: WordPress.org forum<\/li>\n
            • Plugin website: https:\/\/backlinkspatrol.com<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n

              Automatic Installation<\/h4>\n\n
                \n
              1. Go to Plugins > Add New<\/li>\n
              2. Search for \"Backlinks Patrol\"<\/li>\n
              3. Click \"Install Now\"<\/li>\n
              4. Activate the plugin<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

                Manual Installation<\/h4>\n\n
                  \n
                1. Download the ZIP file<\/li>\n
                2. Go to Plugins > Add New<\/li>\n
                3. Click \"Upload Plugin\"<\/li>\n
                4. Select the ZIP file<\/li>\n
                5. Activate the plugin<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

                  Configuration<\/h4>\n\n
                    \n
                  1. Go to Backlinks Patrol<\/strong> in the admin menu<\/li>\n
                  2. Click Add a link<\/strong><\/li>\n
                  3. Enter the URL and anchor text<\/li>\n
                  4. Save!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
                    \n

                    How often are backlinks checked?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

                    Backlinks are automatically verified once a day via WordPress Cron. You can also trigger a manual check at any time from the dashboard.<\/p><\/dd>\n

                    How many backlinks can I monitor?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

                    There is no limit. You can add as many backlinks as you need.<\/p><\/dd>\n

                    How does the verification work?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

                    The plugin visits each URL and checks whether the expected anchor text is present on the page. If found, the backlink is considered active.<\/p><\/dd>\n

                    Does the plugin slow down my site?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

                    No. Verifications run in the background via WordPress Cron and have no impact on your site's front-end performance.<\/p><\/dd>\n

                    Can I import backlinks from Ahrefs or other tools?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

                    Yes. The plugin supports CSV imports from Ahrefs, SEMrush, Majestic, Bing Webmaster Tools, and Google Search Console.<\/p><\/dd>\n

                    Is my data secure?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

                    Yes. All data is stored in your own WordPress database. The only external communication is with the optional isIndexed API if you choose to enable and configure it.<\/p><\/dd>\n\n<\/dl>\n\n\n

                    1.0.0 (2026-01-06)<\/h4>\n\n
                      \n
                    • First public release<\/li>\n
                    • Add and manage backlinks<\/li>\n
                    • Automatic daily verification<\/li>\n
                    • Intuitive admin interface<\/li>\n
                    • Pagination and search<\/li>\n
                    • CSV import from major SEO tools<\/li>\n
                    • Optional isIndexed API integration for indexation checking<\/li>\n<\/ul>","raw_excerpt":"Monitor and manage your backlinks with full control over your data. Get alerts when links disappear and keep all data hosted locally.","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/twd.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin\/282592","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/twd.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/twd.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/plugin"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/twd.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=282592"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/twd.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wporg\/v1\/users\/himself"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/twd.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=282592"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"plugin_section","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/twd.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_section?post=282592"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/twd.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_tags?post=282592"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/twd.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_category?post=282592"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_contributors","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/twd.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_contributors?post=282592"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_business_model","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/twd.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_business_model?post=282592"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}