BBA Internal Link Machine
BBA Internal Link Machine makes internal linking simple and consistent. Define keyword link rules, choose the pages they point to (your “pillar” pages), and the plugin inserts the links into your content – no manual hunting through posts. Free features Up to 5 keyword link rules – map a keyword to a
BBA Internal Link Machine makes internal linking simple and consistent. Define keyword link rules, choose the pages they point to (your “pillar” pages), and the plugin inserts the links into your content – no manual hunting through posts.
Free features
- Up to 5 keyword link rules – map a keyword to a target page.
- Pillar pages – designate the important pages your rules link to.
- Manual, per-post linking – links are applied as you publish or update a post, so you stay in control of what changes.
- Basic visual link map – see which rules are linking where.
- URL exclusions – keep specific URLs out of automatic linking.
- Block & Classic editor support – works with the standard WordPress editors.
The free version runs entirely on your own site and makes no external/third-party API calls .
Pro
Internal Link Machine Pro will remove the free 5-rule limit so you can create unlimited keyword link rules. Pro is not on sale yet; https://bigbad.agency/plugins/internal-link-machine/ will say when it is.
Source Code
All JavaScript and CSS shipped in this plugin (in admin/js/ and admin/css/ ) is the original, uncompiled, human-readable source. No build tools (webpack, Rollup, npm, Composer, minifiers, transpilers) are used to generate the distributed files – what you install is exactly the source, so it can be read, studied, and modified directly.
- 01Upload the internal-link-machine folder to /wp-content/plugins/ , or install it from the Plugins screen in WordPress.
- 02Activate the plugin through the Plugins screen.
- 03Open Internal Link Machine in the admin menu.
- 04Create a pillar page (a link target), then add a keyword rule pointing to it.
- 05Publish or update a post – matching keywords are linked automatically.
Frequently asked questions.
How many link rules can I create in the free version?
Up to 5. Internal Link Machine Pro will remove the limit; it is not on sale yet.
Does the free version send my content anywhere?
No. The free version makes no external API calls – all linking happens on your own site.
Will it link my existing posts automatically?
Yes. When you activate a rule it is applied across your existing posts, and links are also kept in sync as you publish or update a post.
Does it work with Elementor?
Yes. The plugin includes an Elementor meta box and also supports the Block and Classic editors.