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    1 === Shorterm – The Simple & Fast URL Shortener for WordPress ===
     1=== URL Short tool by Shorterm – Simple, Fast & Private ===
    22Contributors: dimitrisevis
    33Donate link: https://shorterm.eu/
    4 Tags: url shortener, shortlink, affiliate links, simple redirect, link manager
     4Tags: url shortener, short url, affiliate links, redirect, tracking
    55Requires at least: 5.0
    6 Tested up to: 6.8
     6Tested up to: 6.9
    77Stable tag: 1.0.5
    88Requires PHP: 7.4
    … …  
    1010License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
    1111
    12 The lightweight, no-nonsense URL shortener. Create clean, trackable short links directly from your WordPress dashboard.
     12The best free URL Shortener for WordPress. Create short links, cloak affiliate URLs, and track clicks without slowing down your site.
    1313
    1414== Description ==
    1515
    16 **Looking for a URL shortener that just works?**
     16**Looking for a reliable URL Shortener?**
    1717
    18 **Shorterm** is built for simplicity and efficiency. It helps you manage your links effortlessly, keeps your data private, and protects your SEO.
     18**URL Shortener by Shorterm** is the lightweight solution to create, manage, and track short URLs directly from your WordPress dashboard.
    1919
    20 It is the perfect solution for creating clean URLs using your own domain name, giving you 100% ownership of your links.
     20Unlike complex plugins, Shorterm focuses on speed and privacy. It allows you to use your own domain for short links (e.g., `yoursite.com/go/offer`), giving you 100% control and ownership.
    2121
    22 ### ✨ Why Shorterm?
    23 *   **Simple & Clean:** Designed to be intuitive. No complex settings maze.
    24 *   **100% Private:** Your data stays on your server. No third-party tracking.
    25 *   **Performance Focused:** Extremely lightweight code.
     22### ✨ Why is this the best URL Shortener?
     23*   **Performance:** Zero bloat. It won't slow down your website.
     24*   **Privacy:** Your data stays on your server. No third-party dependencies.
     25*   **Simplicity:** Create a short URL in seconds.
    2626
    2727### 🟢 Free Features (Included)
    28 *   **Instant Shortening:** Generate random short URLs (e.g., `yoursite.com/x9z2`) instantly.
    29 *   **Archive & Manage:** View all your short links in a clean dashboard list.
    30 *   **SEO Friendly:** Uses standard 301 redirects to pass link equity safely.
    31 *   **Search & Filter:** Quickly find the link you are looking for.
    32 *   **Click Counter:** Basic tracking to see total clicks per link.
     28*   **Instant URL Shortener:** Generate random short links instantly.
     29*   **Link Manager:** View and edit all your short URLs in one list.
     30*   **Affiliate Cloaking:** Mask long affiliate links to look professional.
     31*   **SEO Redirects:** Uses 301 redirects to protect your ranking.
     32*   **Click Counter:** See total clicks for every link.
    3333
    34 ### 🚀 Shorterm PRO (Unlock Full Power)
    35 Upgrade to the **[Shorterm Pro](https://shorterm.eu/)** version to get advanced marketing tools:
     34### 🚀 Shorterm PRO (Advanced Features)
     35Upgrade to **[Shorterm Pro](https://shorterm.eu/)** for powerful marketing tools:
    3636
    37 *   **Custom Slugs:** Create branded links like `yoursite.com/black-friday` or `yoursite.com/social`.
    38 *   **Advanced Analytics:** Detailed reports including Referrers, Browsers, and Locations.
    39 *   **Excel Export:** Download your click data for offline analysis.
    40 *   **Password Protection:** Secure your exclusive links with a password.
    41 *   **Link Expiration:** Set links to expire automatically after a specific date or number of clicks.
    42 *   **Premium Support:** Get priority help directly from the developers.
     37*   **Custom Slugs:** Create branded links like `yoursite.com/black-friday`.
     38*   **Advanced Analytics:** Track Referrers, Browsers, Locations, and Devices.
     39*   **Excel Export:** Download click data for analysis.
     40*   **Password Protection:** Secure access to specific links.
     41*   **Link Expiration:** Auto-expire links after a date or click limit.
    4342
    4443> **View the Live Demo:** [Try Shorterm Pro](https://shorterm.eu/)
    4544
    46 ### 💡 Perfect For:
    47 *   **Bloggers:** Clean up ugly long URLs in your posts.
    48 *   **Affiliates:** Mask affiliate links to look professional and trustworthy.
    49 *   **Social Media:** Share short, branded links in your bio.
    50 *   **eCommerce:** Create short links for product promos and flash sales.
     45### 💡 Use Cases
     46*   **Affiliates:** Turn `amazon.com/ref=12345` into `yoursite.com/amazon`.
     47*   **Social Media:** Share clean, trackable links in your bio.
     48*   **Marketing:** Track how many people click your email offers.
    5149
    5250== Installation ==
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    5856== Frequently Asked Questions ==
    5957
    60 = How does this plugin help with SEO? =
    61 Shorterm uses standard 301 redirects (Permanent Redirects), which tells search engines like Google to pass the ranking power to the destination URL. It creates clean, user-friendly URLs which are better for click-through rates.
     58= Why use a WordPress URL Shortener? =
     59Using 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.
    6260
    63 = Can I use it for Affiliate Links? =
    64 Absolutely! This is a great way to mask long, complicated affiliate tracking URLs and turn them into trustworthy links using your own domain.
     61= Does it affect site speed? =
     62No. Shorterm is optimized to be extremely lightweight. It runs minimal queries only when a link is clicked.
    6563
    66 = Can I choose my own link name (slug)? =
    67 The Free version generates a unique random slug automatically. To create custom branded slugs (e.g., `/my-offer`), you need to upgrade to **Shorterm Pro**.
     64= Can I customize the short URL text? =
     65The Free version generates random short keys. To customize the text (slug) to something readable (e.g., `/my-promo`), you need **Shorterm Pro**.
    6866
    69 = Is it compatible with other plugins? =
    70 Yes, Shorterm follows WordPress coding standards and works seamlessly with all major themes and plugins, including Elementor, WooCommerce, and Yoast SEO.
     67= Is it compatible with Elementor/WooCommerce? =
     68Yes, it works perfectly alongside all major WordPress plugins and themes.
    7169
    7270== Screenshots ==
    7371
    74 1.  **Simple Dashboard:** Manage all your links in one clean view.
    75 2.  **Quick Add:** Create a new short link in seconds.
    76 3.  **Pro Features:** A glimpse of the advanced analytics available in Pro.
     721.  **Dashboard:** The cleanest URL Shortener interface in WordPress.
     732.  **Add New:** Create a short link instantly.
     743.  **Pro Stats:** Advanced analytics for marketing pros.
    7775
    7876== Changelog ==
    7977
    8078= 1.0.5 =
    81 *   Update: Marketing descriptions updated.
     79*   Update: Improved SEO title and description.
    8280
    8381= 1.0.4 =
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