Title: Problematic plug-in
Last modified: October 9, 2019

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# Problematic plug-in

 *  [Melpomene](https://wordpress.org/support/users/melpomene/)
 * (@melpomene)
 * [6 years, 8 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/problematic-plug-in/)
 * I was optimistic when it quickly reported that it had found 59 broken links that
   the previous link checker hadn’t. From then on however it’s been downhill.
 * The plug-in seemingly specialises in generating false reports (or at least reporting
   links that appear to be working). Breaking the <center> tag in images and tables
   and aligning your website left. Breaking the open in separate tab HTML attribute.
   And inserting %0D%0A into a link (hence breaking it)
 * It’s probably going to cost me a few days labour now to repair the damage this
   plug-in has caused, and consequently its been deactivated. You just can’t trust
   it. I’m fearful also about how much other sabotage it’s performed. Not really
   sure it should be out there based on my experience. It doesn’t look fit for purpose.
   It’s broken every single link in posts and pages that was set up to open a separate
   tab
 * It’s a shame, as I had high hopes for it, but its done a lot of damage to the
   layout

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