SurfLink – Ultimate Link Manager

Description

SurfLink is the Ultimate Link Manager, all-in-one WordPress utility and management tool designed to Search & Replace, Easy Redirection, 404/410 Manager, Link Shortener, Auto Linking, Backup & Restore, Hide Login Url Security. Stop installing five different plugins to do the job of one.

🚀 Module 1: Search and Replace

Safely perform bulk find-and-replace operations directly on the database.
* Database Management: Supports all tables and handles serialized data (critical for preventing data corruption).
* Safety First: Includes a “Dry Run” mode to test before applying, case-sensitivity toggles, and specific GUID handling.
* History Logs: View detailed logs of changes with a “View Changes” diff modal (Before vs. After).
* Easy URL Updater (Pro): A dedicated visual interface to update old domain names or migrate HTTP to HTTPS across contents, attachments, and links.
* Rerun Operation (Upcoming): Re-run a Search & Replace operation from the History Logs.

🔗 Module 2: Redirects, 410 & 404s

A complete suite for managing traffic and broken links.
* Redirect Manager: Create 301, 302, or 307 redirects.
* Advanced Rules (Pro): Redirect based on Regex, “Starts With”, “Contains”, “Is 404”, User Agent, or even redirect to Random Posts.
* Redirect List: View redirects in a nice table. Create, edit, and delete redirects.
* Dead Link Handling: Monitor 404 logs and easily convert them to Redirects or 410 Gone status (to tell Google a page is permanently deleted).
* Import/Export: Support for CSV import/export for bulk management.

🔗 Module 3: Smart Links

A pro suite for creatin and managing shortlinks.
* Link Shortener (Pro): Create custom, memorable shortlinks (e.g., mysite.com/go/sale) with click tracking.
* Group Tagging (Pro): Create, edit, and delete shortlinks groups.Organize links into groups for easy navigation.
* ShortLink List (Pro): View shortlinks in a nice table. Create, edit, and delete shortlinks.
* Import/Export: Support for CSV import/export for bulk management.
* Auto Linnker (upcomimg): Let SurfLink handle your affiliate linking for you. Enter your keywords once, and watch every existing and future post monetize itself automatically.

💾 Module 4: Backup and Restore

Secure your site data with a few clicks.
* Flexible Backups: Backup the entire database, specific directories (Uploads, Themes, Plugins), or both.
* Selective Restore: Restore an entire site or just specific components (e.g., restore only the database, keep the themes).
* Scheduled Auto Backups (Pro): Set it and forget it. Schedule daily or weekly backups to ensure you never lose data.
* Upload & Restore (Mix): Restore backups from external files easily. Unlimited file size support in premium version.
* Remote Backups (Upcomimg): Backup to a remote location (e.g., Google Drive) for long-term storage.

🔒 Module 5: LoginHider Security

Protect your site from brute-force attacks.
* Hide Login URL: Change your default wp-login.php to a custom slug (e.g., /my-secret-entry) and show a nice login form.
* Options: Configure the custom login slug, max login attempts, and IP ban duration.
* Limit Attempts: Log failed login attempts and automatically ban IPs after a set threshold.
* Failed Login Logs: View detailed logs of failed login attempts.
* IP Unbanning: Easily remove IP addresses from the ban list.

Module Manager

  • Module Manager: Enable/disable modules to keep your admin interface clean.
  • Background Processes: Also enable/disable background processes to optimize performance as needed.

* Advanced Options (Upcomimg) : You can enable/disable a specific sub-module in the Module Manager.

🟢 Free Features vs 🔴 Pro Features

Free Version Includes:

  • Search & Replace: Standard DB search/replace, Dry Run, History Logs, “View Changes” diff.
  • Redirects: Add specific (single/bulk) redirects, 404 Logs, Specific 410 (Gone) status, Import/Export.
  • Backup: Manual Backup creation, Saved Backup logs, Manual Restore, Selective Restore.
  • Security: Login Hider settings, Failed login logs, IP Unbanning.
  • General: Module Manager (enable/disable features).

Pro Version Includes:

  • Easy URL Updater: Visual interface for URL migration.
  • Advanced Redirect Rules: Regex, Wildcards, Parameter handling, Random post redirects.
  • Link Shortener: Create and track branded shortlinks.
  • Group Tagging: Create, edit, and delete groups of shortlinks.
  • Advanced 410: Add 410s automatically from deleted items (trash/delete hooks).
  • Add Multisite 410: Add multiple 410s at once.
  • Scheduled Backups: Automated daily/weekly backups to keep your data safe.
  • Upload large files & Restore: Restore backups from external files with no size limitation.

Screenshots

  • Module Manager (DARK MODE): Easily toggle Search & Replace, Redirects, Backup, and Security modules.
  • Search & Replace (DARK MODE): Interface showing search and replace process.
  • Advanced Redirects (LIGHT MODE): Setting up regex rules in Advanced Redirects.
  • Backup & Restore (LIGHT MODE): Managing saved backups.
  • Login Security (LIGHT MODE): Configuring custom login slug.

Installation

Install SurfLink like you would install any other WordPress plugin.

Dashboard Method:

  1. Login to your WordPress admin and go to Plugins -> Add New
  2. Type “SurfLink” in the search bar and select this plugin
  3. Click “Install”, and then “Activate Plugin”

Upload Method:

  1. Download: Download the plugin zip file.
  2. Upload: Go to your WordPress Dashboard > Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin. Select the surflink.zip file.
  3. Activate: Click “Activate Plugin”.

FAQ

Can I damage my site with the Search and Replace module?

Yes! Database operations are powerful. Entering a wrong search or replace string could break your site. Always perform a Backup (using Module 3) before running a Search & Replace operation. Use the “Dry Run” feature first to verify what will be changed.

How does the Login Hider work?

It intercepts requests to wp-admin and wp-login.php. If the request does not match your custom slug, the user is redirected to a custom login form.

Does this work on WordPress Multisite?

No. It is not fully compatible with WordPress Multisite. Use with caution on Multisite installations.

How to switch between light and dark mode?

You don’t have to change anything it will adjust with your browser’s preferred theme.

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Contributors & Developers

“SurfLink – Ultimate Link Manager” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

Contributors

Changelog

2.1.1

  • fix: Possible naming conflicts with other plugins and the SurfLink Premium is fixed.
  • Update: Surflab User Dashboard link is updated.

2.1.0

  • fix: Accidentally deleting other version’s data of SurfLink while uninstalling is fixed.
  • Update: New Settings: User cand decide whether to delete redirects and 410 data during uninstall or not. As they are user created data.

2.0.2

  • Update: Target url is now validated less strictly to be more user-friendly.

2.0.1

  • Update: used date() instead of gmdate() to avoid timezone issues.

2.0.0

  • New Feature: Added Module Manager to enable/disable specific sections.
  • Module 1 (Enhanced): Added Easy URL Updater (Pro) and improved Search/Replace History Logs with visual diffs.
  • Module 2 (New): Added comprehensive Redirect Manager (301/302/307).
  • Module 2 (New): Added Shortlinks manager (Pro).
  • Module 2 (New): Added 410 Gone status manager and 404 Error logging.
  • Module 3 (New): Added full Backup and Restore system (Database + Files).
  • Module 3 (New): Added Scheduled Auto Backups (Pro).
  • Module 4 (New): Added LoginHider (Brute-force protection and custom login URL).
  • Update: Tested compatibility up to WordPress 6.9.

1.0.0

  • Initial release.
  • Basic Search and Replace functionality.
  • Serialized data support.