Title: Backlinks Patrol Author: Gregory Janssens Published: February 22, 2026 Last modified: February 22, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/backlinks-patrol/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=3467461) ![](https://ps.w.org/backlinks-patrol/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=3467461) # Backlinks Patrol By [Gregory Janssens](https://profiles.wordpress.org/himself/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/backlinks-patrol.1.0.1.zip) * [Details](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/backlinks-patrol/#description) * [Reviews](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/backlinks-patrol/#reviews) * [Installation](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/backlinks-patrol/#installation) * [Development](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/backlinks-patrol/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/backlinks-patrol/) ## Description Backlinks Patrol is a professional WordPress plugin for monitoring and managing your backlinks efficiently. Never lose a valuable backlink without knowing it again! All your backlink data is stored locally in your own WordPress database — no third- party service receives your sensitive SEO data. #### Main Features * **Automatic monitoring** — Daily verification of all your backlinks * **Simple management** — Intuitive interface to add and manage your links * **Detailed statistics** — Visualize the evolution of your backlinks * **Personal notes** — Add notes to each backlink * **Financial tracking** — Track sellers and purchase prices * **Contact management** — Store contact info per backlink with autocomplete * **CSV Import** — Import backlinks from Ahrefs, SEMrush, Majestic, Bing Webmaster Tools, and Google Search Console exports * **Indexation checking** — Optional integration with the isIndexed API to check whether your backlink pages are indexed by Google #### How It Works 1. **Install** the plugin 2. **Add** your backlinks with their URL and anchor text (manually or via CSV import) 3. **Let it run** — The plugin automatically checks every day 4. **Review** the status of your links in the dashboard #### Use Cases * **SEO Agencies** — Monitor backlinks for all your clients * **Bloggers** — Make sure your guest posts remain active * **E-commerce** — Track your partnerships and affiliations * **Consultants** — Manage purchased backlinks for your clients #### Privacy & Data Control 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. #### Security * Secure code with WordPress nonces * Prepared SQL queries * Proper escaping of all outputs * User capability verification ### External Services This plugin can optionally connect to the following external service: **isIndexed API** (optional — only if you enable it in Settings) * **What it does:** Checks whether the pages hosting your backlinks are indexed in Google. * **What data is sent:** The URLs of your backlinks are sent to the isIndexed API when you trigger an indexation check. * **When data is sent:** Only when you enable isIndexed in the plugin settings AND manually trigger a check, or when the scheduled CRON check is enabled. * **Service provider:** isIndexed * **Website:** https://tool.isindexed.com * **Terms of Service:** https://tool.isindexed.com/terms * **Privacy Policy:** https://tool.isindexed.com/privacy If you do not configure the isIndexed API key in the plugin settings, no data is ever sent to this service. ### Support * Free support: WordPress.org forum * Plugin website: https://backlinkspatrol.com ## Installation #### Automatic Installation 1. Go to Plugins > Add New 2. Search for “Backlinks Patrol” 3. Click “Install Now” 4. Activate the plugin #### Manual Installation 1. Download the ZIP file 2. Go to Plugins > Add New 3. Click “Upload Plugin” 4. Select the ZIP file 5. Activate the plugin #### Configuration 1. Go to **Backlinks Patrol** in the admin menu 2. Click **Add a link** 3. Enter the URL and anchor text 4. Save! ## FAQ ### How often are backlinks checked? Backlinks are automatically verified once a day via WordPress Cron. You can also trigger a manual check at any time from the dashboard. ### How many backlinks can I monitor? There is no limit. You can add as many backlinks as you need. ### How does the verification work? The plugin visits each URL and checks whether the expected anchor text is present on the page. If found, the backlink is considered active. ### Does the plugin slow down my site? No. Verifications run in the background via WordPress Cron and have no impact on your site’s front-end performance. ### Can I import backlinks from Ahrefs or other tools? Yes. The plugin supports CSV imports from Ahrefs, SEMrush, Majestic, Bing Webmaster Tools, and Google Search Console. ### Is my data secure? 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. ## Reviews There are no reviews for this plugin. ## Contributors & Developers “Backlinks Patrol” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ Gregory Janssens ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/himself/) [Translate “Backlinks Patrol” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/backlinks-patrol) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/backlinks-patrol/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/backlinks-patrol/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/backlinks-patrol/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/backlinks-patrol/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.0.0 (2026-01-06) * First public release * Add and manage backlinks * Automatic daily verification * Intuitive admin interface * Pagination and search * CSV import from major SEO tools * Optional isIndexed API integration for indexation checking ## Meta * Version **1.0.1** * Last updated **3 months ago** * Active installations **10+** * WordPress version ** 5.8 or higher ** * Tested up to **6.9.4** * PHP version ** 7.4 or higher ** * Language * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/backlinks-patrol/) * Tags * [backlinks](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/backlinks/)[links](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/links/) [monitoring](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/monitoring/)[seo](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/seo/) [tracking](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/tracking/) * [Advanced View](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/backlinks-patrol/advanced/) ## Ratings No reviews have been submitted yet. 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