Title: URL Short tool by Shorterm – Simple, Fast & Private Author: dimitrisevis Published: Otoba 23, 2025 Last modified: Fabrairu 3, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/shorterm/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=3383575) ![](https://ps.w.org/shorterm/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=3383575) # URL Short tool by Shorterm – Simple, Fast & Private By [dimitrisevis](https://profiles.wordpress.org/dimitrisevis/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/shorterm.1.1.1.zip) * [Details](https://hau.wordpress.org/plugins/shorterm/#description) * [Reviews](https://hau.wordpress.org/plugins/shorterm/#reviews) * [Installation](https://hau.wordpress.org/plugins/shorterm/#installation) * [Development](https://hau.wordpress.org/plugins/shorterm/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/shorterm/) ## Description **Looking for a reliable URL Shortener?** **URL Shortener by Shorterm** is the lightweight solution to create, manage, and track short URLs directly from your WordPress dashboard. Unlike complex plugins, Shorterm focuses on speed and privacy. It allows you to use your own domain for short links (e.g., `yoursite.com/my-link`), giving you 100% control and ownership. ### ✨ Why is this the best URL Shortener? * **Performance:** Zero bloat. It won’t slow down your website. * **Privacy:** Your data stays on your server. No third-party dependencies. * **Customization:** Create branded links with your own slugs for free. ### 🟢 Free Features (Included) * **Custom Slugs:** Create branded links like `yoursite.com/my-promo`. * **Instant URL Shortener:** Generate random or custom short links instantly. * **Link Manager:** View and delete all your short URLs in one clean dashboard. * **Affiliate Cloaking:** Mask long affiliate links to look professional. * **SEO Redirects:** Uses 301 redirects to protect your ranking. * **Click Counter:** See total clicks for every link. ### 🚀 Shorterm PRO (Advanced Features) Upgrade to **[Shorterm Pro](https://shorterm.eu/)** for powerful marketing tools: * **Advanced Analytics:** Track Referrers, Browsers, Locations, and Devices. * **Excel Export:** Download click data for analysis. * **Password Protection:** Secure access to specific links. * **Link Expiration:** Auto-expire links after a date or click limit. * **Advanced Filtering:** Search and filter links by date or performance. > **View the Live Demo:** [Try Shorterm Pro](https://shorterm.eu/) ### 💡 Use Cases * **Affiliates:** Turn `amazon.com/ref=12345` into `yoursite.com/amazon`. * **Social Media:** Share clean, trackable links in your bio. * **Marketing:** Track how many people click your email offers. ## Screenshots * [[ * **Dashboard:** The cleanest URL Shortener interface in WordPress. ## Installation 1. Upload the `shorterm` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory via FTP, or upload the zip file through the WordPress plugins screen. 2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress. 3. Go to the “Shorterm” menu in your sidebar to create your first link! ## FAQ ### Why use a WordPress URL Shortener? Using your own domain for short links builds trust with your audience. It also ensures your links never break if a third-party service (like Bitly) goes down or changes its pricing. ### Does it affect site speed? No. Shorterm is optimized to be extremely lightweight. It uses WordPress Object Cache and Transients to ensure zero impact on performance. ### Can I customize the short URL text? Yes! Unlike many other plugins, Shorterm allows you to create **Custom Slugs** ( e.g., `yoursite.com/winter-sale`) in the free version. ### Is it compatible with Elementor/WooCommerce? Yes, it works perfectly alongside all major WordPress plugins and themes. ## Reviews There are no reviews for this plugin. ## Contributors & Developers “URL Short tool by Shorterm – Simple, Fast & Private” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ dimitrisevis ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/dimitrisevis/) [Translate “URL Short tool by Shorterm – Simple, Fast & Private” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/shorterm) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/shorterm/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/shorterm/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/shorterm/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/shorterm/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.1.1 * Feature: Added Custom Slug support to the free version. * Fix: Improved SQL security and WordPress Repository compatibility. * Performance: Added WordPress Object Cache support. #### 1.0.7 * Update: WP Fixed after 6.x Update. #### 1.0.5 * Update: Improved SEO title and description. #### 1.0.0 * Initial Release. ## Meta * Version **1.1.1** * Last updated **3 months ago** * Active installations **10+** * WordPress version ** 5.0 or higher ** * Tested up to **6.9.4** * PHP version ** 7.4 or higher ** * Language * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/shorterm/) * Tags * [affiliate links](https://hau.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/affiliate-links/)[custom slug](https://hau.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/custom-slug/) [redirect](https://hau.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/redirect/)[short url](https://hau.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/short-url/) [url shortener](https://hau.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/url-shortener/) * [Advanced View](https://hau.wordpress.org/plugins/shorterm/advanced/) ## Ratings No reviews have been submitted yet. [Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/shorterm/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/shorterm/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ dimitrisevis ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/dimitrisevis/) ## Support Got something to say? Need help? [View support forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/shorterm/) ## Donate Would you like to support the advancement of this plugin? [ Donate to this plugin ](https://shorterm.eu/)