Description
Linktrade Monitor is a WordPress plugin designed specifically for link exchange management. Unlike many backlink monitors, it tracks YOUR links to partners AND their links to you.
Why Linktrade Monitor?
Other backlink tools only track incoming links. But if you do link exchanges, you need to know:
- Is your partner's link still online?
- Is YOUR link to them still required?
- Are you being treated fairly?
Linktrade Monitor answers all these questions with its Fairness Score.
Key Features
- Link Exchange Tracking - Monitor both sides of link exchanges
- Fairness Score - Know when partners remove their links
- Three Link Categories - Track exchanges, paid links, and free backlinks separately
- Instant Check on Add - Every new link is verified immediately
- Automatic Checking - Monthly automated link verification (once a month)
- Exchange Duration Tracking - Track start dates and expiration for time-limited exchanges
- HTTP Status Monitoring - Track 200, 301, 404, and other status codes
- nofollow/noindex Detection - Get warned about link attribute changes
- Email Notifications - Receive alerts for expiring or problematic links
- Domain Rating Tracking - Store DR values for all your link partners
- Partner Contact Management - Keep partner emails organized
- Expiration Reminders - Never miss a paid link renewal
- GDPR Friendly - All data stays on your server
Perfect For
- SEO professionals managing link building campaigns
- Website owners doing link exchanges or guest posting
- Agencies tracking client backlinks and partnerships
- Bloggers who trade links with other bloggers
- Anyone who wants to protect their link investments
What Makes Us Different?
| Feature | Linktrade Monitor | Other Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Track incoming backlinks | Yes | Yes |
| Track YOUR outgoing links | Yes | No |
| Fairness Score | Yes | No |
| Link Exchange Management | Yes | No |
| Paid Link Expiration | Yes | No |
| Partner Categories | Yes | No |
Looking for More?
Linktrade Monitor Pro takes link exchange management to the next level with 10+ advanced features:
- Project Management - Track links across multiple websites from one dashboard
- ROI Tracking & Analytics - Calculate cost, value, and return on your link investments
- Anchor Text Analysis - Monitor anchor text distribution across all your links
- Webhook & Slack Notifications - Get instant alerts via Slack or custom webhooks
- Configurable Check Frequency - Check links hourly, daily, or weekly instead of monthly
- On-Demand Checking - Check all links instantly with one click
- Tags & Link Organization - Organize links with custom tags and categories
- Sitemap Picker - Select URLs from your sitemap when adding new links
- Unlimited Links - No restrictions on the number of tracked links
- German Language Support - Full German translation included
Learn more about Linktrade Monitor Pro
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to
/wp-content/plugins/linktrade-monitor/ - Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress
- Go to 'Linktrade' in your admin menu
- Start adding your backlinks!
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I track nofollow links?
Absolutely. Linktrade Monitor detects nofollow, noindex, and sponsored attributes and will alert you if a link changes.
Does it work with other SEO plugins?
Yes! Linktrade Monitor works alongside Yoast SEO, Rank Math, AIOSEO, and any other SEO plugin.
How often are links checked?
Links are checked instantly when you add them, plus automatic checks once a month.
Is my data secure?
Yes! All your link data is stored in your own WordPress database. We don't send any data to external servers. GDPR friendly.
Is there a Pro version?
Yes! Linktrade Monitor Pro adds project management, ROI tracking, anchor text analysis, webhook notifications, configurable check frequency, and more. Visit 3task.de/linktrade-monitor-pro for details.
What does the Fairness Score mean?
The Fairness Score shows if both sides of a link exchange are holding up their end:
- 100% - Both links are online and healthy
- 60% - Your link is dofollow, partner's is nofollow
- 50% - Both links are offline
- 0% - Your link is online, but partner removed theirs
What's the difference between Exchange, Paid, and Free links?
- Exchange - You link to them, they link to you (tracked with Fairness Score)
- Paid - You pay for the backlink (tracked with expiration reminders)
- Free - Guest posts, mentions, directories (no reciprocal tracking needed)
Screenshots
Dashboard - Overview of all your links and their status
All Links - Complete list with filtering and search
Fairness Tracker - Monitor link exchange reciprocity
Add New Link - Simple form to track new backlinks
Changelog
1.3.1
- New: Compact 2-column form layout - reduces scrolling by 60%
- New: Side-by-side Incoming/Outgoing link sections with visual indicators
- New: 3-column partner info row for better space usage
- Improved: Visual arrows (← / →) show link direction clearly
- Improved: Color-coded columns (green for incoming, blue for outgoing)
- Improved: Responsive layout adapts to tablet and mobile screens
1.3.0
- New: Link Health Score - visual 0-100 score showing overall link quality at a glance
- New: CSV Export - download all your links as a CSV file for backup or analysis
- New: CSV Import - bulk import links from CSV files with duplicate detection
- New: Import/Export tab with complete field documentation
- Improved: Health Score calculation based on status, attributes, DR, age, and fairness
- Improved: Table now shows Health Score column for quick quality assessment
1.2.0
- New: Complete admin interface redesign with 3task Plugin Design System
- New: Animated gradient header with modern styling
- New: Tab navigation with animated underline effects
- New: Stats cards with hover animations and gradient accents
- New: Status badges with pulse animation for online links
- New: Modal animations for smoother user experience
- Improved: Category tags with gradient backgrounds
- Improved: Fairness score visualization with animated bars
- Improved: Form sections with better visual hierarchy
- Improved: Responsive design for all screen sizes
- Improved: Table styling with hover effects
1.1.2
- Fixed: Fairness Score now includes DR comparison in calculation
- Improved: Fairness is recalculated when DR values are changed
- New: Fairness reflects value imbalance when your DR is higher than partner's DR
1.1.1
- New: Start date field moved to top of form for better workflow
- New: "My DR" field per link for accurate DR comparison across multiple projects
- New: DR comparison column in Fairness tab shows Partner DR vs My DR with difference indicator
- New: Backlink anchor text field for reciprocal links
- Improved: Form layout with side-by-side DR fields (Partner DR | My DR)
- Improved: Visual DR difference indicators (+green for benefit, -red for partner benefit)
1.1.0
- New: Exchange start date tracking - know when each link exchange began
- New: Expiration date support for time-limited exchanges (e.g. 1 year agreements)
- New: Visual expiration indicators in link overview (expired, expiring soon)
- Improved: Link overview now shows start date and expiration status
1.0.0
- Initial release
- Link tracking for exchanges, paid, and free links
- Automatic monthly link checking
- HTTP status, nofollow, noindex detection
- Fairness score for link exchanges
- Email notifications for expiring links
- Domain rating tracking
- Partner contact management
- Multi-language support (English, German)
Upgrade Notice
1.0.0
First stable release. Start tracking your backlinks and link exchanges today!
1.1.0
New: Track exchange start dates and expiration for time-limited link agreements.
1.1.1
New: Track your own DR per link for accurate fairness comparison across multiple projects. Improved form workflow.
1.1.2
Fairness Score now properly reflects DR imbalance. Update recommended for accurate fairness tracking.
1.2.0
Major visual update! New admin interface with animated gradient header, modern stats cards, and improved user experience. All functionality remains the same.
1.3.0
New Link Health Score shows link quality at a glance! Plus CSV import/export for easy backup and migration.
1.3.1
Compact form layout! Add new links with 60% less scrolling. Side-by-side incoming/outgoing columns make link relationships crystal clear.