Number of internal links in content

With the PublishPress Checklists plugin, you can require a maximum and minimum number of internal links in your WordPress content. If the content does not have the correct number of internal links, you can choose to show a warning, or prevent the post from being published.

We define “internal links” as any a href link to another page on your site.

Many sites want a large number of internal links because it can improve their site's search engine optimization.

  • Go to Checklists > Settings. The image below shows the internal links option.
  • You can choose from “Disabled, Recommended, or Required” options.
  • You can choose “Who can ignore this task?“
  • You can enter choices for “Min” and “Max”.
Internal Links Option
Internal Links Option

If you enable this internal links option, it will be visible when you edit content.

If you do not have the correct number of internal links, this task will be marked in red in the sidebar:

Internal Links
Internal Links

If you do have the correct number of internal links, this task will be marked in green in the sidebar:

Internal Links Green 1
Internal Links Green 1