=== WP Site Checker – Speed, Security & QA Monitoring ===

Contributors: genetechproducts
Tags: website audit, monitoring, broken links, accessibility, security, performance, QA, diagnostics, website health, speed optimization
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 7.0
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.2.3
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/gpl-2.0.txt

Monitor WordPress performance, security, accessibility, broken links, and website health from one dashboard.

== Description ==

Welcome! And say hello to WP Site Checker, every web developer’s one-stop toolbox for all your testing and building needs.

Tired of having to install a plethora of different plugins for your wordpress website audits, overfilling your QA Team’s plates for basic website health monitoring? Well look no further!

WP Site Checker, a tool made by our team, for developers, agencies, SEO professionals, and website owners alike, has all the tools you need to not only help you speed through development in the initial stages, but keep up maintenance and site pace like it is nobody’s business;


== Key Features ==

**Website Performance Monitoring:**

You can utilize WordPress Site Checker’s top-of-the line wordpress performance monitoring plugins to quarter the time it takes to monitor your website, as the menagerie of tools at your disposal and the ease of switching from one to another offers unparalleled convenience at your fingertips;

* You can monitor your website page performance using the Site Health tool, which gives you a fleshed-out report of your website’s accessibility, the recorded ping rate, and more,

* Developers can also keep an eye on the website’s speed by tracking slow loading pages and detecting elements of those pages that are causing bottle-necks with the Page Speed tool,

* Monitor your Core Web Vitals health through WordPress Core Update Status and keep it that way by making sure all your plugins are up to date with the Plugin Update, ( [Available in Premium](https://wpsitechecker.com/pricing/?utm_source=wordpress&utm_medium=details&utm_campaign=availableinpremium) )

* Developers and QA Teams can also utilize the Theme Updates feature to check what Wordpress themes your website is using, and what their current statuses and versions are. An outdated WP Theme could lead to issues with the website, and is thus also a very useful tool for wordpress performance monitoring,


**SEO and QoL Tools At Your Fingertips:**

WordPress Site Checker also comes ready to go with certain tools that are meant solely to affect the quality of your site in the eyes of website visitors, and edit your SEO quickly and efficiently all from one place. These tools are meant specifically for editing text and media, and making it easier for viewers to find and navigate your site;

* The two most basic features that affect and report on the content on your website in WP Site Checker are the Headings Checker and the Spelling and Grammar Check;
   
   * The Headings Checker scans your website and identifies which text is properly labelled as a form of “Heading”, this especially affects what search engine crawlers identify and display when someone looks up your wordpress website or a tangential topic, ( [Available in Premium](https://wpsitechecker.com/pricing/?utm_source=wordpress&utm_medium=details&utm_campaign=availableinpremium) )

   * The Spelling and Grammar Check utilizes an in-built dictionary and rule-set to identify spelling and grammatical issues across your website so you can find and fix them with ease, ( [Available in Premium](https://wpsitechecker.com/pricing/?utm_source=wordpress&utm_medium=details&utm_campaign=availableinpremium) )

* There is also a Word Search feature that is especially useful for bloggers and SEO Professionals to find where certain words have been used, how many times, and whether that lines up with their expectations to meet SEO requirements while avoiding over-use that may annoy and turn away website visitors, ( [Available in Premium](https://wpsitechecker.com/pricing/?utm_source=wordpress&utm_medium=details&utm_campaign=availableinpremium) )

* The Youtube Suggested feature is a particularly useful QoL feature that allows you to toggle between channel-based and genre-based Youtube suggestions if you host youtube videos on your website and want viewers to get suggestions to other videos from your channel, 


**Security Audits:**

WordPress Site Checker also comes with a menagerie of wordpress security monitoring functions, meant to make scans for common security issues on your WP site easier than ever before. Functions like;

* The SSL Rating and Security Plugin Check features can be actively toggled so that you as a website owner can always monitor your wordpress website for security vulnerabilities and identify potential risks and vulnerabilities before they get out of hand,

* By utilizing features like Check Password Strength and Check User’s ID and Admin URL you can make sure your website’s administration accounts are secure,

* Using these features in tandem with the Check HTTP to HTTPS and SSL Rating features which confirm whether your site is redirecting securely from HTTP to HTTPS and checks your websites SSL certificate and grades it, performing security-based wordpress website audits has never been easier, a tremendous time-saver for developers managing multiple sites,


**Broken Link Detection:**

Using WordPress Site Checker you can also improve your website’s overall QoL and accessibility by making use of its in-built broken link checker and dealing with non-functioning links and media swiftly and efficiently;

* The plugin comes equipped with External and Internal Links and Broken Links functions that scan your website’s pages and automatically identifies and provides reports of broken internal and external links, ( [Available in Premium](https://wpsitechecker.com/pricing/?utm_source=wordpress&utm_medium=details&utm_campaign=availableinpremium) )

* You can also utilize the 404 Page feature to identify whether the link redirection to your site’s 404 page is functioning properly, ( [Available in Premium](https://wpsitechecker.com/pricing/?utm_source=wordpress&utm_medium=details&utm_campaign=availableinpremium) )

* Utilizing both of these features together will drastically improve user experience and bump-up your wordpress website’s SEO rating, meaning users find your site faster and tend to stick around longer!


**Accessibility Checks:**

Depending on the kind of website you have, you would want a website monitoring plugin that judges and changes your website’s accessibility accordingly. WordPress Site Checker has got your back there too;

* The aptly named Accessibility Report is an accessibility checker function generates a report of your site to help for you to go through which, gives you a clearer look at just how accessible your website is to new visitors,

* You can also utilize this report to confirm your level of compliance with the WCAG in accordance to the kind of website you have and the level of accessibility you want on it.

* The utilization of WP Site Checker features like WP Reading also makes it easier for search engines to index your website since it allows website owners to toggle whether search engine crawlers can index certain parts of your website. Useful for limiting access and visibility to parts of the site that are currently being edited or under construction, 


**Responsiveness and Orientation Checking:**

As website owners and agencies in the modern day, you’ll want to make sure that your wordpress website is in peak condition across every screen orientation and device type. Which is why WordPress Site Checker provides you the tools you need to do so across a wide range all at once;

* With the use of the Responsive Website Checker developers and QA Teams can preview the website over a series of multiple devices and screen sizes, ( [Available in Premium](https://wpsitechecker.com/pricing/?utm_source=wordpress&utm_medium=details&utm_campaign=availableinpremium) )

* Thanks to its ability to monitor up to 5 screens at the same time your wordpress maintenance provider’s website health monitoring practices become five times as efficient too, ( [Available in Premium](https://wpsitechecker.com/pricing/?utm_source=wordpress&utm_medium=details&utm_campaign=availableinpremium) )


**Automated QA Monitoring:**

WordPress Site Checker also provides an “automation” feature for the multitude of features and checks it offers, allowing you to create a pre-set schedule of checks depending on;

* The kinds of features you want to utilize, ( [Available in Premium](https://wpsitechecker.com/pricing/?utm_source=wordpress&utm_medium=details&utm_campaign=availableinpremium) )

* The frequency at which you want these checks done, ( [Available in Premium](https://wpsitechecker.com/pricing/?utm_source=wordpress&utm_medium=details&utm_campaign=availableinpremium) )

* And where you want the automated report sent to, ( [Available in Premium](https://wpsitechecker.com/pricing/?utm_source=wordpress&utm_medium=details&utm_campaign=availableinpremium) )

This feature essentially allows you to keep up a continuous process of website quality monitoring and detect technical website issues as soon as they pop up. With the proper utilization of the automation feature you get to monitor your website health overtime in detail and get multiple insights on how best to improve the quality, and traction of your WordPress Website.


**Centralized Dashboard:**

The crown jewel of WordPress Site Checker is its centralized dashboard. Here you’ll be able to view all the website audits you’ve performed in one place, and be able to go through them at your leisure and compare the easy-to-understand reports to one another to garner new insights.

The dashboard also provides you with a series of actionable recommendations about the next steps to take to maintain your WordPress website’s health and efficiency, so you can go from one to the next, solving problems as they pop up in order of how urgent they are. Which gives QA Teams and developers simplified website maintenance workflow to work with.

== Installation ==

1. Ensure that your WordPress site is running WordPress 6.0 or higher.
2. Upload the plugin folder `Site Checker` to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory, or install the plugin via the WordPress Plugins screen directly.
3. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress.
4. Navigate to the Site Checker settings from the WordPress admin dashboard to begin using the features.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= What is WP Site Checker and how does it help my website? =

WP Site Checker is a WordPress website audit plugin that helps you find issues affecting your website’s SEO, speed, security, and overall performance. It scans your site for broken links, page speed problems, SSL issues, and other technical errors so you can improve user experience and search engine rankings.

= Can WP Site Checker improve my website SEO? =

Yes. WP Site Checker helps improve SEO by checking headings, broken links, page speed, HTTPS redirects, and other technical SEO factors that affect search visibility. Fixing these issues can help search engines crawl and rank your website more effectively.

= Does WP Site Checker check website security issues? =

Yes. WP Site Checker includes security-related scans such as password strength checks, SSL monitoring, admin URL checks, and security plugin recommendations. These features help identify weaknesses that could put your WordPress website at risk. 

= Can beginners use WP Site Checker easily? =

WP Site Checker is designed for beginners, freelancers, agencies, and business owners who want an easy way to monitor website health. The plugin provides simple reports and actionable suggestions without requiring advanced technical knowledge. 

= Why should I regularly audit my WordPress website? = 

Regular website audits help detect SEO problems, broken links, slow-loading pages, and security issues before they affect your traffic or visitors. Using a tool like WP Site Checker makes it easier to maintain a fast, secure, and search-friendly WordPress website.

== Documentation ==

You can find detailed usage instructions, setup steps, and feature documentation at:
[Site Checker Documentation](https://wpsitechecker.com/documentation/?utm_source=wordpress&utm_medium=details&utm_campaign=sitedocumentation)

== Screenshots ==

1. Site Checker Home
2. Site Health
3. Security Plugin Check
4. Page Speed Insights
5. Accessibility Test
6. HTTP to HTTPS Redirection
7. SSL Rating
8. Check User's ID & Admin URL

== External Services ==

This plugin connects to the following third-party services:

1. **Google PageSpeed Insights API**  
   - **Purpose:** Used to analyze website performance metrics and provide optimization suggestions.  
   - **Data Sent:** The URL of the page being tested.  
   - **When Sent:** When you run a site speed test from within the plugin dashboard.  
   - **Service Provider:** Google LLC  
   - **Terms of Service:** [Google Terms of Service](https://developers.google.com/terms)  
   - **Privacy Policy:** [Google Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy)  

2. **Qualys SSL Labs API**  
   - **Purpose:** Used to analyze the SSL/TLS configuration of your website and provide a security grade.  
   - **Data Sent:** Your website’s domain name.  
   - **When Sent:** When you check your SSL rating from within the plugin dashboard.  
   - **Service Provider:** Qualys, Inc.  
   - **Terms of Service:** [Qualys Terms of Service](https://www.ssllabs.com/about/terms.html)  
   - **Privacy Policy:** [Qualys Privacy Policy](https://www.qualys.com/company/privacy/)  

== Source Code == 

This plugin includes minified JavaScript files for download pdf reports. The non-minified source code for these files is available as follows:

1. **pdfobject.min.js**
   - The non-minified source code for PDFObject is available at [PDFObject on GitHub](https://github.com/pipwerks/PDFObject)

2. **jspdf.min.js** 
   - The non-minified source code for jsPDF is available at [jsPDF on GitHub](https://github.com/parallax/jsPDF)

3. **html2canvas.min.js**
   - The non-minified source code for html2canvas is available at [html2canvas on GitHub](https://github.com/niklasvh/html2canvas)

== Changelog ==

= 1.2.3 =

*Released: May 22, 2026*

- Tested compatibility with WordPress 7.0

= 1.2.2 =

*Released: April 17, 2026*

- Improved Site Health reporting.
- Fixed Automation settings behavior.
- Improved security and output sanitization.
- Minor UI and responsive improvements.

= 1.2.1 =

*Released: March 18, 2026*

- Minor UI improvements to the Automation settings page

= 1.2 =

*Released: February 12, 2026*

- Added Automation feature for scheduling automated site checks
- Added automated email reports delivery
- Added Checks for AI & LLM txt files

= 1.1.2 =

*Released: December 10, 2025*

- Minor UI improvements
- Added loader on each tabs
- Tested up to 6.9

= 1.1.1 = 

*Released: November 24, 2025*

- Minor UI improvements.

= 1.1 =

*Released: November 19, 2025*

- Added Accessibility Test feature.
- Improved the UI.

= 1.0.7 =

*Released: October 23, 2025*

- Added missing images in assets folder 
- Updated alt text for image & added title

= 1.0.6 =

*Released: October 23, 2025*

- Optimized the Page Speed Results
- Updated functionality of Wordpress Core updates
- Changed some CSS Styles
- Optimized Scripts.js

= 1.0.5 =
- Updated plugin banner

= 1.0.4
- Updated readme file and banner size

= 1.0.3
- Updated wording of Required Plugin Check to Security Plugin Check

= 1.0.2 =
- Removed Not Permitted Files e.g .py
- Documented Use of Third Party / External Service
- Fixed Calling core loading files directly
- Fixed Avoiding the use of certain PHP functions on remote files
- Added sitechal as prefix

= 1.0.1
- Fixed PHP syntax errors and cleaned up code accordingly
- Removed unused libraries (e.g: Guzzle) to reduce bloat and improve performance.
- Replaced remotely loaded JS/CSS assets with local copies.
- Prefixed all functions, classes, variables, and data storage keys with "wpsc_" to avoid naming collisions.
- All input values from $_POST, $_GET, etc, are now properly sanitized using WordPress-recommended functions.

= 1.0 =
* Initial launch of the plugin
