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Short URL Generator

This plugin automatically generates a Short URL for your article. You can choose your favorite provider and get multiple options.

By jhm·Twitter·Free
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·10 active installs·Updated 16 years ago
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As of April 2026, Short URL Generator is a WordPress twitter plugin with 10 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 5.1K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 2.5+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2009. Last updated 16 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Nextend Social Login and Register.

0/5Rating
10active installs
5.1K+total downloads
17 yearssince 2009

Overview

With this Plugin you optimize your workflow as it enables you to auto-generate a shortened URL to your blog posts. So neither you nor your readers have to do it. These Short URLs are particular useful for twitter and alike as these services limit the messages of their users to a certain amount of characters – which leads to the situation that their users are forced to have an eye on what exactly they want to write. And by providing a very short URL it’s easier for them to spread the word on your blog article as they have more characters left for personal remarks.

Compared to other solutions this plugin caches the generated shortened URL – this makes it faster. If the permalink of the article changes, a new Short URL will be automatically generated. It also allows you to…

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Ratings & Reviews

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Compatibility

WordPress2.5+ requiredTested up to false
PHPfalse+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

1.1.1

  • Store Settings Bug (unknown action “empty2zero”) solved
  • The “pretty” permalink is now used
  • From now on Short URLs get generated after the post is published, this way the URL Shorteners Databases don’t get spammed by Draft URLs.
View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

jhmjhm
Plugin Info
Version
1.1.1
Last Updated
Jul 19, 2009
WP Requires
2.5+
Tested Up To
false
PHP Requires
false+
Active Installs
10
Downloads
5.1K+
Added
Jun 29, 2009
Business
Free

Tags

twittershort urlshortcodeurl shortener

Developer

J
jhm
1 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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