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WP PlugIndex currently records URL Short tool by Shorterm – Simple, Fast & Private version 1.1.1 as active, updated 9mo ago and tested up to WordPress 6.9.
Overview
About this plugin
Looking for a reliable URL Shortener?
URL Shortener by Shorterm is the lightweight solution to create, manage, and track short URLs directly from your WordPress dashboard.
Unlike complex plugins, Shorterm focuses on speed and privacy. com/my-link ), giving you 100% control and ownership.
✨ Why is this the best URL Shortener?
Performance: Zero bloat. It won’t slow down your website.
Privacy: Your data stays on your server. No third-party dependencies.
Customization: Create branded links with your own slugs for free.
🟢 Free Features (Included)
Custom Slugs: Create branded links like yoursite.com/my-promo.
Instant URL Shortener: Generate random or custom short links instantly.
Link Manager: View and delete all your short URLs in one clean dashboard.
Affiliate Cloaking: Mask long affiliate links to look professional.
SEO Redirects: Uses 301 redirects to protect your ranking.
Click Counter: See total clicks for every link.
🚀 Shorterm PRO (Advanced Features)
Upgrade to Shorterm Pro for powerful marketing tools:
Advanced Analytics: Track Referrers, Browsers, Locations, and Devices.
Excel Export: Download click data for analysis.
Password Protection: Secure access to specific links.
Link Expiration: Auto-expire links after a date or click limit.
Advanced Filtering: Search and filter links by date or performance.
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View the Live Demo: Try Shorterm Pro
💡 Use Cases
Affiliates: Turn amazon.com/ref=12345 into yoursite.com/amazon.
Social Media: Share clean, trackable links in your bio.
Marketing: Track how many people click your email offers.
WordPress.org metadata
Plugin tags
Topics listed for this plugin in the WordPress.org directory.
affiliate links
custom slug
short url
url shortener
redirect
Compatibility & maintenance
Compatibility & maintenance
Tested up to WordPress 6.9
Not yet marked as tested with WordPress 7.1. WordPress.org currently lists Tested up to 6.9.
Current WordPress releaseWordPress 7.1
WordPress.org Tested up to6.9
Minimum requirementsWordPress 5.0 · PHP 7.4
Update activity3 Feb 20269mo ago
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