PublishPress Shortlinks Pro

PublishPress Shortlinks is a WordPress plugin that enables creation of custom, branded, and trackable short links for both WordPress posts and external URLs. The plugin automatically generates shortlinks for all posts and pages, with options to customize link slugs, set expiration dates, apply password protection, and monitor click analytics.

Key Features

• Custom Post URLs - Create branded shortlinks for WordPress posts and pages with customizable slugs (e.g., example.com/go/shortlinks)
• External Link Shortening - Generate shortlinks for external URLs with full tracking and analytics capabilities
• Automatic Link Generation - Shortlinks are automatically created for all posts and pages, accessible from the Posts screen and Post Edit screen
• Password Protection - Secure shortlinks with password requirements before allowing access to content
• Link Expiration - Set expiry dates on shortlinks to automatically disable access after a specified time
• Draft and Unpublished Content Sharing - Share links to posts in Draft, Pending Review, and other non-public statuses without requiring WordPress access
• Click Analytics and Logs - Track and view detailed analytics on shortlink clicks with individual link performance data and comprehensive logging
• QR Code Generation - Generate QR codes for shortlinks to share on physical materials and promotional content
• Redirect Method Options - Choose between 301 (permanent), 302, and 307 (temporary) redirects for external links
• SEO Link Attributes - Add rel="sponsored" and rel="nofollow" attributes to external links for search engine optimization
• Query Parameter Forwarding - Preserve and forward query string parameters (such as UTM tracking codes) from original URLs to destination URLs
• Post Status Visibility Control - Configure which post statuses are accessible via shortlinks through admin settings

Best For

PublishPress Shortlinks is suitable for WordPress site owners who need to create memorable, trackable links for marketing campaigns, event promotion, affiliate marketing, and content sharing. It serves publishers who want to share unpublished content with external reviewers or collaborators, businesses running affiliate programs that need click tracking and analytics, and content creators who require QR codes for offline promotional materials. The plugin is also useful for anyone managing multiple external link redirects who needs to monitor performance and apply SEO attributes to outbound links.