About this plugin
The 9 Dollar URLnip is the URL shortener for people who hate unnecessary complexity. It’s minimal, fast, and does exactly one thing well: create short links under your own domain. No database overhead, no third-party shortening services, no subscription nonsense.
Data lives in a simple JSON file. Redirects are instant. You stay in control.
Why you’ll actually like it
ly) or add so much database bloat that you wonder why you didn’t just use a pen and paper. URLnip does neither. It lives inside your WordPress, uses a single JSON file, and respects your server resources.
Core Features — LITE (free)
– Create, edit, delete shortlinks — all from your WordPress admin, no extra dashboard to learn
– Automatic 301 redirects — permanent, SEO-friendly, and fast
– Unique 5‑character slugs — no thinking required, just works
– Click counter — every visit increments automatically. See what’s popular
– Export as CSV or TXT — full export including click counts. Great for reporting or backups
– Live search with real‑time filtering — start typing, results update instantly. Also shows current count
– Sortable columns — sort by short URL, clicks, target URL, or description
– One‑click copy to clipboard — grab your shortlink in a split second
– Bulk delete — select multiple shortlinks and delete them all at once
– Configurable duplicate handling — choose whether the same target URL can have multiple shortlinks
– JSON file storage — faster than database queries for this use case. Zero database tables created
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PRO Version extras
– Bulk import via CSV or TXT — upload hundreds of shortlinks in seconds. Invalid rows are skipped and reported. Duplicate handling is configurable
– Reset click counters — reset individual counters in bulk actions
– Priority support — because sometimes you need a human
How it works
1. Install and activate the plugin.
2. Go to URLnip in your WordPress admin menu.
3. Enter a target URL and an optional description.
4. Boom — your shortlink is ready. Copy it, use it, track clicks.
That’s it. No hidden steps, no config files, no PhD required.