How To Find and Fix Broken Images in WordPress

To find and fix broken images on a WordPress site hosted on Ecenica Hosting, follow these steps:

1. Log in to Ecenica Dashboard

2. Install the Broken Link Checker Plugin in WordPress

• From your Dashboard, access WordPress Manager (or Softaculous Apps Installer if it’s available) to navigate to your WordPress installation.
• Log in to the WordPress admin dashboard of your site.
• Go to Plugins > Add New in the WordPress dashboard.
• Search for Broken Link Checker by WPMU DEV and install the plugin. You can also access it directly from WordPress Plugin Directory.
• After installation, click Activate to enable the plugin.

1. Scan for Broken Images

• Once activated, go to Link Checker > Local [old] in the WordPress admin menu.
• The plugin will start scanning your website for broken links, including missing images.
• Filter the results to show Images, allowing you to focus specifically on broken images.

1. Fix Broken Images

The plugin will show a list of broken image URLs. You can take the following actions for each:

• Edit URL: If the image URL is incorrect (e.g., a typo or outdated path), you can directly edit the URL within the plugin interface.
• Remove the Broken Image: If the image is no longer available or needed, click to remove it from the list.
• Replace the Image: Upload a new image via the Media Library by going to Media > Library in WordPress, then replace the old image URL with the new one.

1. Monitor for Future Broken Links

• After fixing the broken images, the Broken Link Checker plugin will continue to monitor your site for any new issues. You can configure the plugin to send you email notifications when it detects broken links, including images.

1. Caution About Plugin Resource Usage

While the Broken Link Checker plugin is incredibly useful, it can sometimes be resource-intensive, especially on larger sites with many pages and media files. Running a full scan on a large site may consume significant server resources, which could impact the performance of your website or your hosting plan’s resource limits.

To ensure that the plugin doesn’t exceed your Ecenica Hosting plan’s server resources:

• Monitor Your Site’s Performance: After activating the plugin, keep an eye on the performance of your site. If you notice any slowdowns or performance issues, it might be due to the plugin’s scan.
• Limit the Scan Frequency: In the plugin settings, you can control how often it scans for broken links. You may want to reduce the frequency of scans to avoid using excessive resources.
• Use the Plugin on Smaller Pages: If your site is large, consider limiting the plugin to scan only certain parts of the site, like specific categories or media folders, rather than the entire site.

If you’re on a shared hosting plan with limited resources, be mindful of how often and how thoroughly the plugin scans your site. If you encounter any performance issues, you can contact Ecenica Hosting support for assistance or advice on optimizing server resources.