Introduction: Have you ever been in a situation where you wanted a bird’s eye view of all the URLs present in your WordPress database? Well, I faced a similar challenge and decided to come up with a solution. Today, I’m thrilled to introduce the MF Url List plugin, a simple yet powerful tool that fetches and displays all URLs in your WordPress database.
Features:
- Quick Access: The plugin adds an easily accessible menu item in your WordPress dashboard.
- Smart Filtering: It avoids common URLs like those from wordpress.org to provide a more refined list.
- Safety First: Ensures that only users with the right permissions can view the URLs.
How It Works: Upon activation, the MF Url List plugin scans every text-based column in your WordPress database, including varchar, text, and longtext data types. It then compiles a list of URLs present in these columns and neatly displays them in the admin area.
Installation and Usage:
- Download the plugin.
- Upload it to your WordPress site and activate.
- Navigate to the MF Url List menu in your dashboard.
- Voilà! You’ll now see a list of URLs extracted from your database.
Why I Built It: During my time working with various WordPress projects, I realized the need to quickly fetch and view URLs from the database. Whether for migration tasks, checking for outdated links, or simply for audit purposes, having a tool that offers this feature is invaluable.
What’s Next: While the current version serves its primary purpose, I’m always open to feedback and suggestions. I’m considering adding features like:
- Exporting URLs to a CSV.
- Highlighting URLs based on certain criteria (e.g., non-HTTPS URLs).
- Integrate with popular SEO plugins to assess link health.
Conclusion: I believe tools should be simple, effective, and cater to specific needs. MF Url List is built with this philosophy. If you find this plugin useful or have any feedback, please let me know. I hope it adds value to your WordPress workflow!