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Last updated: 16/03/2026
URL Shortener
Short URLs on your site with click stats, optional expiry, and passwords—no external service.
Overview
Link Shortener lets you create short URLs on your own site. Add a link with a custom slug (e.g. /go/product) that redirects to a long URL. Track clicks. Manage all links from a dedicated admin page under WP PowerSuite. No external service required. Links use your domain. Supports 301/302 redirects. Optional click tracking. Custom slug or auto-generated short codes.
Who is this for?
Site owners who want branded short links (yourdomain.com/go/xyz) for marketing, social media, or internal use, without relying on bit.ly or similar services.
Features
Create Short Links
Add a destination URL and a custom slug. The short URL is yourdomain.com/ [prefix]/[slug]. Default prefix: "go".
Redirect Types
301 (permanent) or 302 (temporary). Choose per link.
Click Tracking
Optional. Count how many times each link is clicked. View stats in admin.
Link Management
List, edit, delete links. Search and filter. Export if supported.
Custom Slug
Use your own slug (e.g. "product", "sale") or auto-generate short codes.
How It Works
1
Enable the Module
Go to WP PowerSuite, find "Link Shortener," and click the Enable button.
2
Add a Link
Go to WP PowerSuite → Link Shortener. Click "Add New." Enter destination URL and slug. Choose redirect type. Save.
3
Use the Short URL
Share yourdomain.com/go/your-slug. Visitors are redirected to the destination. Clicks are tracked if enabled.
Performance Note
Redirects are handled early (e.g. template_redirect or parse_request). Minimal overhead. Click tracking adds one DB write per click. Use 301 for permanent
redirects (better for SEO and caching).
Installation & Activation
1
Install WP PowerSuite
Make sure the WP PowerSuite plugin is installed and activated on your site.
2
Enable the Module
Go to the WP PowerSuite menu, find "Link Shortener" in the module list, and click the Enable button.
3
Create Links
Go to WP PowerSuite → Link Shortener. Add links and share short URLs.
Requirements
PHP 8.1 or higher
WordPress 6.0 or higher
Permission to manage options (Administrator)
Use Cases
- CampaignTrackingMarketing campaigns with trackable links
- URLShorteningSocial media posts with short URLs
- QRCodeGenerationQR codes pointing to long URLs
- InternalLinkingInternal links for emails or documents
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a custom prefix instead of "go"?
Check the module settings. Many link shorteners allow a configurable prefix (e.g. “l”, “s”, “link”).
Do short links work with caching?
Yes. 301 redirects are cacheable. Ensure your caching plugin or CDN doesn’t cache the redirect response incorrectly. Test after enabling cache.
Troubleshooting
- Redirect not workingEnsure the slug is unique and the link is active. Check that no page or post uses the same URL. Clear cache. Verify the destination URL is valid.
