=== LinkGuard NT ===
Contributors: nurullah2007
Tags: broken links, link checker, seo, redirect manager, 404 monitor, link scanner
Requires at least: 5.8
Tested up to: 6.8
Requires PHP: 7.3
Stable tag: 1.0.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

A fast, lightweight, and secure broken link scanner for WordPress. Detect, monitor, and fix broken links with a modern AJAX dashboard and multilingual support.

== Description ==

LinkGuard NT is a modern, PHPCS-clean, and security-focused WordPress plugin designed to detect, monitor, and fix broken links across your site.

It scans both internal and external links, identifies redirects and 404 errors, and helps you repair issues quickly using an intuitive dashboard.

This plugin is ideal for:
* SEO specialists
* Content editors and bloggers
* Agencies auditing large websites
* Developers who need a clean, secure link-checking tool

= Key Features =
* Scan posts, pages, and custom post types for broken links  
* Detect 404 pages, redirects, timeouts, and unreachable URLs  
* Fix links instantly: change, delete, or restore  
* AJAX-powered dashboard with filters + pagination  
* Scheduled automatic scans (hourly, twice daily, daily, weekly)  
* CSV export  
* Security-hardened (nonces, permission checks, prepared SQL)  
* Fully translation-ready (English + Turkish included)

== Installation ==

1. Upload the `linkguard-nt` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`.
2. Activate the plugin through **Plugins → Installed Plugins**.
3. Go to **LinkGuard NT** in your admin menu.
4. Run your first scan.
5. Configure optional scheduled scans under **Settings**.

== Screenshots ==

1. Dashboard Overview
2. Settings Page
3. Error Codes Reference
4. Manual Scan Page

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Does LinkGuard NT slow down my website? =
No. All scans run efficiently in the background using AJAX and optimized SQL queries.

= Does it check external links? =
Yes. Both internal and external URLs are fully scanned.

= Does the plugin modify posts automatically? =
No. You have full control. All changes occur only when you confirm them.

= Is it multisite-compatible? =
Yes. LinkGuard NT works on WordPress multisite installations.

= Can I translate the plugin? =
Yes. English (en_US) and Turkish (tr_TR) are included.  
New translations can be added via .po/.mo files or plugins like Loco Translate.

== Localization ==

This plugin includes the following translation files located in `/languages/`:

* `linkguard-nt.pot`
* `linkguard-nt-en_US.po`
* `linkguard-nt-en_US.mo`
* `linkguard-nt-tr_TR.po`
* `linkguard-nt-tr_TR.mo`

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial stable release.
* AJAX dashboard with filters and pagination.
* Full scanner engine (manual + scheduled).
* CSV export + error code explanations.
* Security enhancements and PHPCS compliance.
* Translation-ready (English + Turkish).

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =
First official release with full scanning engine, dashboard, and localization.

== Credits ==

Developed by **Nurullah Tayipoğlu**  
Website: https://profiles.wordpress.org/nurullah2007/
