Title: ShortLinks Pro – Affiliate Links, Link Shortening, Click Tracking & Marketing Author: Ruben Garcia Published: April 14, 2025 Last modified: March 25, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/shortlinkspro/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=3272593) ![](https://ps.w.org/shortlinkspro/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=3272593) # ShortLinks Pro – Affiliate Links, Link Shortening, Click Tracking & Marketing By [Ruben Garcia](https://profiles.wordpress.org/rubengc/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/shortlinkspro.1.2.1.zip) * [Details](https://wordpress.org/plugins/shortlinkspro/#description) * [Reviews](https://wordpress.org/plugins/shortlinkspro/#reviews) * [Installation](https://wordpress.org/plugins/shortlinkspro/#installation) * [Development](https://wordpress.org/plugins/shortlinkspro/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/shortlinkspro/) ## Description [ShortLinks Pro](https://shortlinkspro.com) is the easiest way to shorten, track, manage and share any URL using your own domain name. ShortLinks Pro is the most complete link management plugin that not only powers WordPress websites with shortened URLs, also empowers site owners to create clean, branded and unique affiliate links easily letting them save time and get focused on the most important work. #### Examples Short link from a social profile: www.sample-social.com/your-profile -> https:// domain.com**/social/x** Short link from a post (product, article, etc): domain.com/your-post-title -> https:// domain.com**/123z** Short link from an affiliate link: www.sample-affiliate.com/12345?ref=123 -> https:// domain.com**/recommends/product** Short link from anything! ANY URL OF THE INTERNET -> The short link of your choice! ShortLinks Pro helps you to create clean links and brings you detailed reports of their clicks (including IP, Browser, OS, Referrer, among others) #### Features Short Links: * Easily create short links from any URL. * 301, 302 & 307 redirects. * Custom slugs with support to prefixes. * Auto-generated slugs. * No follow & sponsored support. * Parameter forwarding. * UTM builder included. * Categories & tags to organize your links. Tracking: * Track clicks & unique clicks per link. * Advanced reports with essential information (IP, Browser, OS, Referrer, among others). * Filter reports by IP, browser, OS, country, etc. * Monitor & analyze your marketing campaigns in live. * Anti-bot features to get reliable tracking analytics. * Block any IP of your choice. * Option to disable tracking on any link. Affiliate Links: * Turn long affiliate URLs into short ones. * Easy-to-use UI to manage tons of links. * Affiliate links under your own domain. * Created unique & branded short links. * Manage all your affiliate links in the same place. * Internal notes on any link for your own needs. #### Powerful add-ons to extend ShortLinks Pro * [Advanced Redirects](https://shortlinkspro.com/add-ons/advanced-redirects/): Lets you mask your link redirects through cloaked, meta refresh & javascript redirects! * [Dynamic Redirects](https://shortlinkspro.com/add-ons/dynamic-redirects/): Lets you add multiple target URLs to your links based on the conditions of your choice! * [Email Notifications](https://shortlinkspro.com/add-ons/email-notifications/): Helps you to get informed of the growth of your link campaigns automatically. * [Link Expirations](https://shortlinkspro.com/add-ons/link-expirations/): Lets you add expiration to your links based on different conditions! * [QR Codes](https://shortlinkspro.com/add-ons/qr-codes/): Lets you to generate QR codes from your links created through ShortLinks Pro. * [Facebook Pixel](https://shortlinkspro.com/add-ons/facebook-pixel/): Add Facebook Pixel (Meta Pixel) tracking to your link clicks! * [Twitter Pixel](https://shortlinkspro.com/add-ons/twitter-pixel/): Add Twitter Pixel (X Pixel) tracking to your link clicks! * [Google Analytics](https://shortlinkspro.com/add-ons/google-analytics/): Add Google Analytics tracking to your link clicks! #### More plugins from the ShortLinks Pro team If you like ShortLinks Pro, you will love our other plugins! * [GamiPress](https://wordpress.org/plugins/gamipress/) – Flexible gamification plugin to reward your users with points, achievements, badges & ranks based on their activity in your WordPress. * [AutomatorWP](https://wordpress.org/plugins/automatorwp/) – Powerful no-code automator plugin that lets you connect +200 plugins together or with apps, platforms with webhooks plus other WordPress sites. * [BBForms](https://wordpress.org/plugins/bbforms/) – BBForms is a code form plugin designed to help you build multipurpose forms in seconds! ### External services ShortLinks Pro connects to ip-api to obtain geolocation information from the visitor IP, it’s needed to be able to meet, for example, from which country the visitor is. The process requires to send the visitor’s IP to ip-api IP geolocation API on links with tracking enabled. This service is provided by “IP-API”: [Terms of service & Privacy policy](https://ip-api.com/docs/legal). ## Screenshots * [[ * Easily create short links from any URL. * [[ * Advanced reports with essential information. * [[ * Filter reports by IP, browser, OS, country, device, etc. * [[ * Edit your short links in a familiar way. * [[ * UTM Builder included! ## Installation #### From WordPress backend 1. Navigate to Plugins -> Add new. 2. Click the button “Upload Plugin” next to “Add plugins” title. 3. Upload the downloaded zip file and activate it. #### Direct upload 1. Upload the downloaded zip file into your `wp-content/plugins/` folder. 2. Unzip the uploaded zip file. 3. Navigate to Plugins menu on your WordPress admin area. 4. Activate this plugin. ## FAQ ### What can ShortLinks Pro do? ShortLinks Pro is able to shorten any URL, manage thousands of affiliate links and track your link clicks for marketing campaigns. ### What are the differences between redirect types? 301 (Permanent) redirects are used to tell search engines that a requested URL has been permanently moved to another URL. If you’re confident that your target URL will never change, then use this redirect type. Meanwhile, 302 and 307 (Temporary) redirects, tell search engines that the requested URL has been moved temporarily, but will be back eventually. With our [Advanced Redirects add-on](https://shortlinkspro.com/add-ons/advanced-redirects/) you can even to add new redirect types like cloaked, javascript or meta refresh. ### Can I migrate existing links into ShortLinks Pro? Absolutely! ShortLinks Pro offers an easy-to-use import feature that allows you to migrate your existing links from other plugins. Actually this feature is able to import links and clicks from Pretty Links, BetterLinks, Thirsty Affiliates, URL Shortify, Easy Affiliate Links and Affiliate Links. We are open to new requests, so feel free to [contact us](https://shortlinkspro.com/contact-us/) in case your plugin is not listed! ### Where can I find documentation about ShortLinks Pro? Check the [official documentation](https://shortlinkspro.com/docs/) where you can start getting familiarized with ShortLinks Pro. ### Is ShortLinks Pro compatible with any theme? Yes! ShortLinks Pro operates mainly in the admin area of your WordPress, so there is no risk of not being compatible with any theme. ### Can ShortLinks Pro be easily translated? Yes, ShortLinks Pro is stored in the official WordPress plugins repository where you (and anyone) are able to [submit your own translations](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/shortlinkspro). ### Does ShortLinks Pro work with WordPress multisite? Yes. You can use ShortLinks Pro on a WordPress multisite network. ## Reviews ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/415cf5d6c3b26cfdd9366a06bda268fed4b7385ff2c1f1ecd8deb9f464b08fe9? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Recomiendo](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/recomiendo-6/)󠁿 [rchaap](https://profiles.wordpress.org/rchaap/) December 10, 2025 1 reply Facilita mucho el trabajo, llevaba tiempo buscando algo así ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/3a2640312ca1d13ee014d6ec0389392f3b45903d0961ada997b1ba1a913bc00b? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Excellent plugin, exceeded my expectations](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/excellent-plugin-exceeded-my-expectations/)󠁿 [roxanabrv2](https://profiles.wordpress.org/roxanabrv2/) December 9, 2025 1 reply This plugin works perfectly, is easy to use, and fulfills its purpose exactly. Highly recommended. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/e155599a25b37be497bdc8ae05d3498602f882f90f088be2ce479df09e380a51? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Buen Plugin](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/buen-plugin-298/)󠁿 [crespo11](https://profiles.wordpress.org/crespo11/) May 26, 2025 1 reply Shortlinks Pro ofrece una interfaz intuitiva y personalización total para crear, acortar y gestionar URLs en segundos.Con estadísticas en tiempo real, integración API y un soporte impecable, es la solución definitiva para profesionales del marketing. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/876d409b0d7c5433742d423b382dc3b9858c04026e6a0ce54b53fd5f4467968b? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Plugin muy completo](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/plugin-muy-completo-6/)󠁿 [miguelct](https://profiles.wordpress.org/miguelct/) May 26, 2025 1 reply Estaba buscando un plugin para gestionar los enlaces de mi web y encontré Shortlinks Pro. Al principio dudé un poco, pero decidí darle una oportunidad y me sorprendió para bien. Es muy completo, fácil de usar y realmente útil. Me alegro mucho de haberlo instalado, ¡es una pasada! ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/3a50796b8e7280fca01c060d8ee687235b532ab71036fbde80503b44b27e91d8? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Plugin impresionante](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/plugin-impresionante/)󠁿 [alexsaura05](https://profiles.wordpress.org/alexsaura05/) May 26, 2025 1 reply He probado muchos plugins, pero ninguno me ha sorprendido tanto como este. Shortlinks ha superado mis expectativas y me ha permitido cubrir todas mis necesidades sin depender de otras herramientas . ¡Lo recomiendo! ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f50f119d9489a3e004452c06d87b2257ef25b6953c8c2aafe4c348230f7ce10e? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Una revelación en el tema de trabajar con enlaces en WordPress](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/una-revelacion-en-el-tema-de-trabajar-con-enlaces-en-wordpress/)󠁿 [alvarofontela](https://profiles.wordpress.org/alvarofontela/) May 23, 2025 1 reply Cuando probé Shortlinks venía de otros plugins para acortar enlaces y… ¡Vaya cambio! Puedo decir, hasta probar ShortLinks, no era muy partidario de este tipo de plugins, debido a que tuve malas experiencias en el pasado con otros plugins, pero… este plugin es totalmente recomendable. [ Read all 12 reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/shortlinkspro/reviews/) ## Contributors & Developers “ShortLinks Pro – Affiliate Links, Link Shortening, Click Tracking & Marketing” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ Ruben Garcia ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/rubengc/) * [ Irene Berna ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/eneribs/) * [ Dioni Sánchez ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/dioni00/) * [ Tino Calvo ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/tinocalvo/) * [ Flavia Bernárdez Rodríguez ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/flabernardez/) “ShortLinks Pro – Affiliate Links, Link Shortening, Click Tracking & Marketing” has been translated into 1 locale. Thank you to [the translators](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/shortlinkspro/contributors) for their contributions. [Translate “ShortLinks Pro – Affiliate Links, Link Shortening, Click Tracking & Marketing” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/shortlinkspro) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/shortlinkspro/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/shortlinkspro/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/shortlinkspro/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/shortlinkspro/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.2.1 * **Improvements** * Fixed PHP Deprecated: strip_tags() notice for newer versions of PHP. #### 1.2.0 * **Improvements** * Tooltip library updated. #### 1.1.9 * **Developer Notes** * Tested with WordPress 6.9. #### 1.1.8 * **Improvements** * Tooltip library updated. #### 1.1.7 * **Improvements** * Tooltip library updated. #### 1.1.6 * **Improvements** * Improved geolocation. * **Bug Fixes** * Fixed bug related to default options when creating a new link. #### 1.1.5 * **Improvements** * Improved how to display add-on information. #### 1.1.4 * **Improvements** * Improved handling of URL formats with trailing slashes. * **Bug Fixes** * Fixed bug related to saving link options. #### 1.1.3 * **Improvements** * Added check for links with UTM fields to build the URL. #### 1.1.2 * **Improvements** * Switched from geoPlugin to ip-api. * Improved how to display add-on information. #### 1.1.1 * **Developer Notes** * Added add-ons information. #### 1.1.0 * **Improvements** * Fixed typo. #### 1.0.9 * **Improvements** * Improved CT library. #### 1.0.8 * **Bug Fixes** * Fixed vulnerability. #### 1.0.7 * **Improvements** * Improved check for link options. * **Bug Fixes** * Fixed bug related to import tool messages. #### 1.0.6 * **Bug Fixes** * Fixed bug related to sanitized values. #### 1.0.5 * **New Features** * Added “Slug Length” to Settings > General. #### 1.0.4 * **Improvements** * Improved cookie handling. #### 1.0.3 * **Improvements** * Added screenshots to readme. #### 1.0.2 * **Improvements** * Clicks screen tweaks. * **Bug Fixes** * Fixed link options unchecking. #### 1.0.1 * **Bug Fixes** * Fixed flags CSS loading. #### 1.0.0 * Initial Release. ## Meta * Version **1.2.1** * Last updated **3 weeks ago** * Active installations **100+** * WordPress version ** 4.4 or higher ** * Tested up to **6.9.4** * PHP version ** 7.0 or higher ** * Languages * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/shortlinkspro/) and [Lao](https://lo.wordpress.org/plugins/shortlinkspro/). * [Translate into your language](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/shortlinkspro) * Tags * [affiliate links](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/affiliate-links/)[click tracking](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/click-tracking/) [link shortener](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/link-shortener/)[link tracking](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/link-tracking/) [url shortener](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/url-shortener/) * [Advanced View](https://wordpress.org/plugins/shortlinkspro/advanced/) ## Ratings 5 out of 5 stars. * [ 12 5-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/shortlinkspro/reviews/?filter=5) * [ 0 4-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/shortlinkspro/reviews/?filter=4) * [ 0 3-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/shortlinkspro/reviews/?filter=3) * [ 0 2-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/shortlinkspro/reviews/?filter=2) * [ 0 1-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/shortlinkspro/reviews/?filter=1) [Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/shortlinkspro/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/shortlinkspro/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ Ruben Garcia ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/rubengc/) * [ Irene Berna ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/eneribs/) * [ Dioni Sánchez ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/dioni00/) * [ Tino Calvo ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/tinocalvo/) * [ Flavia Bernárdez Rodríguez ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/flabernardez/) ## Support Got something to say? 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