by Design for WP
5 (19 reviews)
LinkCentral – URL shortener, Affiliate Links & Custom Link Shortener with Link Tracking
The easiest URL shortener, short links manager, and link tracking plugin. Fast and optimised for better redirects, affiliate links and click tracking.
Compatible with WP 7.0.2
v1.7.2
Current Version v1.7.2
Updated 1 week ago
Last Update on 09 Jul, 2026
Refreshed 8 hours ago
Last Refreshed on
Rank
#9,450
—
No change
Active Installs
400+
-16.7%
KW Avg Position
31
+0.4 better
Downloads
7.9K
+27 today
Support Resolved
0%
—
No change
Rating
100%
Review 5 out of 5
5
(19 reviews)
Next Milestone 500
400+
500+
148
Ranks to Climb
-
Growth Needed
8,000,000
Active Installs
Pro
Unlock Exact Install Count
See the precise estimated active installs for this plugin, calculated from real-time ranking data.
- Exact install estimates within tiers
- Track install growth over time
- Milestone progress predictions
Need 15 more installs to reach 500+
Rank Changes
Current
#9,450
Change
Best
#
Downloads Growth
Downloads
Growth
Peak
Upgrade to Pro
Unlock 30-day, 90-day, and yearly download history charts with a Pro subscription.
Upgrade NowReviews & Ratings
5.0
19 reviews
Overall
100%
5
19
(100%)
4
0
(0%)
3
0
(0%)
2
0
(0%)
1
0
(0%)
Tracked Keywords
Showing 5 of 5| Keyword | Position | Change | Type | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| link shortener | 5 | — | Tag | 2 days ago |
| cloaking | 10 | — | Tag | 2 days ago |
| link tracking | 22 | — | Tag | 2 days ago |
| affiliate links | 37 | — | Tag | 2 days ago |
| custom links | 81 | — | Tag | 2 days ago |
Unlock Keyword Analytics
Track keyword rankings, search positions, and discover new ranking opportunities with a Pro subscription.
- Full keyword position tracking
- Historical ranking data
- Competitor keyword analysis
Track This Plugin
Get detailed analytics, keyword tracking, and position alerts delivered to your inbox.
Start Tracking FreePlugin Details
- Version
- 1.7.2
- Last Updated
- Jul 09, 2026
- Requires WP
- 6.0+
- Tested Up To
- 7.0.2
- PHP Version
- 7.4 or higher
- Author
- Design for WP
Support & Rating
- Rating
- ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5
- Reviews
- 19
- Support Threads
- 0
- Resolved
- 0%
Keywords
Upgrade to Pro
Unlock keyword rankings, search positions, and detailed analytics with a Pro subscription.
Upgrade Now
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about LinkCentral – URL shortener, Affiliate Links & Custom Link Shortener with Link Tracking
Yes, LinkCentral leverages WordPress' native Custom Post Types and integrates seamlessly with the WordPress ecosystem. It is designed to be highly compatible with WordPress plugins, themes, and setups, and works well with: Any WordPress theme Plugins such as Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), JetEngine, page builders, and others Multisite setup Additionally, LinkCentral is optimized for internationalization (i18n). It supports multilingual websites and is fully translatable.
LinkCentral offers seamless integration with many popular page builders: Look for the LinkCentral logo in your visual editor’s toolbar to quickly insert LinkCentral links. Any changes you make to these links (such as the destination URL or attributes) are automatically synced on the frontend. You can also use shortcodes in any page builder. For Elementor users, LinkCentral supports integration via Dynamic Tags. For Bricks Builder users, LinkCentral links are available as Dynamic Data tags in any URL field. You can, of course, manually paste LinkCentral links into your content. However, changes made to those shortlinks won’t be dynamically reflected on the frontend. Detailed instructions on how to use LinkCentral can be found under Settings -> Usage.
Yes, LinkCentral is fully compatible with a WordPress Multisite setup!
Yes, you can extend LinkCentral's functionality through built-in WordPress hooks and REST API support. See the REST API documentation for details.
Yes, LinkCentral has a one-click import for ThirstyAffiliates, Pretty Links, and URL Shortener by MyThemeShop, plus an easy CSV import tool for migrating links from plugins like BetterLinks, ClickWhale, Lasso / Simple URLs, URL Shortify, Link Shortner, or any other plugin.
Yes, LinkCentral offers robust third-party integrations to enhance your workflows: Tracking: Even on the free plan, LinkCentral supports Google Analytics 4 for click tracking and performance insights. Automation & Webhooks: The premium version includes webhook support, allowing you to connect LinkCentral with services like Zapier, Make.com, n8n, IFTTT, and many others to send data every time a link is clicked. Geo-Tracking: Premium users can also take advantage of integrations with MaxMind and Cloudflare for accurate IP-based geolocation, enabling precise geo-redirects and location-based analytics (country, region, and city).
LinkCentral is a valuable tool for a wide range of users, including: - Website owners - Digital marketers - Affiliate marketers - SEO specialists - Content creators Anyone who needs robust link shortening, redirection, link management, or comprehensive affiliate links tracking on their WordPress site will find LinkCentral useful.
LinkCentral lets you quickly create custom "link in bio" pages (like Linktree). Simply enable the feature in Settings under the "Features" tab, then design and style your own page by adding links (including scheduled links), images, and other elements. Your Link Page is perfect for sharing as your social media bio link, or anywhere else you need a single page with links to your content. Link Pages also include a nice curated set of Lucide icons for link buttons.