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LinkCentral – URL shortener, Affiliate Links & Custom Link Shortener with Link Tracking

Name: LinkCentral – URL shortener, Affiliate Links & Custom Link Shortener with Link Tracking
Rating: 5.0 (19 reviews)
Author: Design for WP

The easiest URL shortener, short links manager, and link tracking plugin. Fast and optimised for better redirects, affiliate links and click tracking.

LinkCentral ranks #9,238 among WordPress.org plugins with 400+ active installations, a 5/5 rating from 19 reviews, and was last updated Sep 1, 2026. Data from WordPress.org, refreshed twice daily — see methodology.

Compatible with WP 7.1

v1.8.1 Current Version v1.8.1

Updated 2 weeks ago Last Update on 01 Sep, 2026

Refreshed 8 hours ago Last Refreshed on

Top 25% by installs Downloads -37.7% this week Actively maintained

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Review 5 out of 5

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Plugin Details

Version: 1.8.1
Last Updated: Sep 01, 2026
Requires WP: 6.2+
Tested Up To: 7.1
PHP Version: 7.4 or higher
Author: Design for WP

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Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5
Reviews: 19
Support Threads: 1
Resolved: 100%

Keywords

affiliate links cloaking link shortener link tracking url shortener

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TL;DR

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LinkCentral is for WordPress site owners who use affiliate links, custom short links, or need click tracking on their site. It solves the problem of managing, cloaking, and tracking links directly within WordPress, replacing scattered long URLs and manual tracking with a built-in short URL and analytics system.

Custom URL shortener with slugs
Link click tracking analytics
Affiliate link cloaking
Google Analytics 4 support
Password-protected redirects
QR code generation
Role-based access management
Link Pages (link in bio)

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. Conversions: Track link conversions and set custom goals. Connect with external networks via callback URLs, including AWIN and Impact, for end-to-end conversion tracking. 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 link manager 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.

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