Summarize with AI:

Remove Shortlink

Removes the default shortlink meta tag from your pages for tidier markup.

Overview

Removes WordPress’s default shortlink output: the link rel='shortlink' tag in wp_head and the shortlink Link HTTP header on template_redirect. Permalinks and content URLs are unchanged.

Who is this for?

Sites cleaning unused head tags
SEO/markup audits that flag shortlink as unnecessary
Anyone who does not use ?p= short URLs publicly

Features

Remove shortlink head tag

Drops from the document head.

Remove shortlink HTTP header

Stops WordPress from sending the shortlink Link response header.

No URL changes

Does not alter permalinks, redirects, or content links.

Use Cases

Minimal head markup
Pair shortlink removal with emoji and oEmbed cleanup when chasing a lean document head.

SEO and markup audits
Clear unused shortlink tags that audits flag even when the site never uses ?p= URLs.

Replacing theme snippets
Move a remove_action shortlink cleanup out of functions.php into WP PowerSuite.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Remove Shortlink module do in WP PowerSuite?
It removes the default WordPress shortlink meta tag from the page head and the shortlink Link HTTP header.
How do I enable Remove Shortlink in WP PowerSuite?
Enable Remove Shortlink in the Modules hub. There is nothing else to configure.
Who should use Remove Shortlink?
Anyone cleaning unused head tags or running lean Speed defaults who does not rely on WordPress shortlinks publicly.
Will pretty permalinks break?
No. Only the shortlink meta tag and header are removed.
Is Remove Shortlink a free or Pro module in WP PowerSuite?
It is included (free) with WP PowerSuite.