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Linker – URL shortener & track outbound link clicks

Site Administration & Utilities / URL Redirects & 301 Management

Linker – URL shortener & track outbound link clicks Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easily shorten and track outbound links using your own domain. Manage redirects and gain insights on link clicks effortlessly.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.85/10

User Rating

4.3/5 (based on 14+ reviews)

Active Installations

2,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Manage, create and track outbound links by custom pretty links with your domain.

Through Linker's short url tool you can know on which links your visitors are clicking. Linker is the easiest tool to use in order to create a short link in your own domain and track outbound link clicks from your website, using software like Google Analytics. Create short links to your post, manage your 301 redirects, track affiliate links and do many other URL related tasks easily.

Linker adds a new custom post type to your Admin menu, where you can create, edit, delete, and manage Links by 301 redirects. What’s great about Linker is that it tracks click counts and saves them as a custom field. It’s really simple and cool and there is no setup involved. It works seamlessly straight out of the box for whichever theme and plugins you are using.

Comparing to Alternatives

Linker offers basic URL shortening and outbound link click tracking features. When compared to similar plugins, it stands out for its simplicity but lacks advanced functionalities.

Top alternatives

Linker – URL shortener & track outbound link clicks

Strengths

Simple and easy to use interface
Effective outbound link click tracking
Lightweight and minimal impact on site performance

Weaknesses

Limited customization options for shortened URLs
No advanced analytics or reporting features
Lacks integration with other marketing tools
No premium version to access additional features

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights the plugin's straightforward functionality but also points out areas needing improvement.

Positive highlights

"Very easy to set up and use." - User A
"Reliable tracking of outbound clicks." - User B
"Lightweight plugin that doesn't slow down my site." - User C

Common complaints

Limited features compared to other URL shorteners
No option to customize shortened URLs extensively
Lack of detailed analytics
No support for bulk URL shortening

Weaknesses

Basic feature set may not meet advanced user needs
No ongoing updates or feature enhancements noted

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a straightforward and lightweight URL shortener with basic outbound link click tracking without the need for advanced features.

Not ideal for

Those requiring extensive customization, detailed analytics, or integration with marketing platforms may find this plugin insufficient.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes essential URL shortening and outbound link click tracking functionalities suitable for basic needs.

Final Verdict

Linker is a simple and effective solution for users who need basic URL shortening and outbound link tracking without extra complexities.

However, its limited features and lack of a premium version may not satisfy users looking for advanced customization and analytics.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Linker – URL shortener & track outbound link clicks plugin.

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301

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Click Tracking

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Link Shortener

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Redirect

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Shortlinks

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FAQ

Sure. Just use with linker_prefix_slug filter.

Contributors and developers

“Linker – URL shortener & track outbound link clicks” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

Yakir Sitbon

Free Version Docs

WPS

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6.85

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Ratings

4.3 out of 5 | 14

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Version

1.3.0

Last updated

1 year ago

Active installations

2,000+

WordPress version

6.7.7 or higher

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PHP version

7.0 or higher

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Languages

6

Category

Site Administration & Utilities

URL Redirects & 301 Management

Tags

301,Click Tracking,Link Shortener,Redirect,Shortlinks

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