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PublishPress Shortlinks Pro
PublishPress Shortlinks Pro by PublishPress is a WordPress plugin for creating and managing short URLs from your dashboard. It shortens links to your own posts and to external pages, then tracks clicks so you can see how each link is used.
- Version
- 1.9.0
- Released
- Aug 4, 2026
- Developer
- PublishPress
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $4.79 a year on its own
What’s new in PublishPress Shortlinks Pro 1.9.0
Version 1.9.0 · Aug 4, 2026
Latest
- FixedLicense tab does not reflect proper license status on save.
- FixedMetabox design issue in WordPress 7.1.
- FixedThis plugin can be deleted.
- ImprovedConsistency between Analytics and Reports screens.
- ImprovedScheduled Link Health and email digest.
- ImprovedDynamic redirect engine.
- ImprovedImprove Shortlinks Expiration.
What it does
Many site owners turn to outside link shorteners when they share content on social media, in emails or in print. That splits link management across separate tools and puts another company's domain in front of your readers. This plugin keeps the whole job inside WordPress. You create clean, branded shortlinks for posts on your site or for any external URL, and every link sits in one place where you can edit, track and control it.
Each shortlink comes with click tracking and analytics screens, plus a QR code you can use on printed material or mobile campaigns. You pick the redirect type for each link (301, 302 or 307) and can add a password or an expiry date to limit who reaches the destination and for how long. Shortlinks also work for draft posts, which helps when you want to share a preview with an editor or client before publishing.
Best for
- Bloggers sharing posts on social media and in newsletters
- Marketers running print, mobile or time-limited campaigns
- Site owners who want link tracking without outside shorteners
Features
Branded short URLs
Create clean, customizable shortlinks on your own domain for internal posts and for external links, all managed from the WordPress dashboard.
Click tracking and analytics
Built-in tracking records clicks on each shortlink, and the analytics and reports screens let you review how your links are performing.
QR codes for every link
Generate a QR code for each shortlink so people can open the URL quickly from printed flyers, posters or mobile campaigns.
Choice of redirect types
Set each shortlink to use a 301, 302 or 307 redirect, depending on whether the move is permanent or temporary.
Shortlinks for draft posts
Generate shortlinks for unpublished posts so collaborators, editors or clients can preview content before it goes live.
Password-protected links
Require a password before a visitor can follow a shortlink, which adds access control for sensitive or private URLs.
Link expiry dates
Give a shortlink an expiry date so it stops working after a set period, useful for promotions and time-limited content.
Link health checks
Scheduled link health checks and an email digest help you keep an eye on the state of your shortlinks over time.
PublishPress Shortlinks Pro older versions
- 1.7.0Jun 161 new, 10 improvements, 2 fixes
- 1.6.0Jun 52 new, 7 improvements, 2 fixes
- 1.4.1Apr 7
- 1.4.0Mar 28
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
Questions about PublishPress Shortlinks Pro
Can I shorten links to other websites, or only my own posts?
You can do both. The plugin creates branded shortlinks for posts on your WordPress site and for external URLs, so links to partner pages, products or resources elsewhere can be managed and tracked alongside your own content.
Will I be able to see how many people click my links?
Yes. Click tracking is built in, and the plugin includes analytics and reports screens where you can review link activity. This lets you compare how different shortlinks perform across the channels where you share them.
Can I stop a link from working after a promotion ends?
Yes. You can set an expiry date on a shortlink so it deactivates after the period you choose. You can also protect a link with a password if you only want certain people to reach the destination.
Can I share a post with someone before it is published?
Yes. The plugin can generate shortlinks for draft posts, which makes it easier to send a preview to an editor, teammate or client for review before the content goes live.
Is PublishPress Shortlinks Pro free?
The code of PublishPress Shortlinks Pro is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of PublishPress Shortlinks Pro is this?
Version 1.9.0, released Aug 4, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update PublishPress Shortlinks Pro?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of PublishPress Shortlinks Pro automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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