Shorty: Own Your Short URLs. Forever.
Create and manage unlimited self-hosted short URLs with Shorty, directly from your WordPress site. Use them for social sharing, affiliate links, campaigns, and redirects — with no monthly fees and full control over your data.
Unlimited short URLs
Your data, your server
Your Brand, Your Domain
| Short URL | Target | Clicks | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| yoursite.com/go/abc12 | 10 Best SEO Tips for 2025 |
1,284 | Mar 1 |
| yoursite.com/go/launch Custom | Product Launch Page |
3,512 | Feb 5 |
| yoursite.com/go/deal Custom | Affiliate Partner Offer |
6,108 | Nov 29 |
| yoursite.com/go/xf9kp | WordPress Speed Guide |
876 | Jan 14 |
| yoursite.com/go/kp3mz | Email Newsletter Jan 2025 |
423 | Jan 1 |
Why Self-Hosted?
Your links should work onyour terms
Third-party URL shorteners look great until they change pricing, go offline, or delete your links. Shorty keeps everything under your control — on your server, on your domain.
Complete Data Privacy
All click data, analytics, and link destinations stay on your own server. Nothing is sent to third-party companies. Fully compatible with your existing GDPR and privacy policies.
Unlimited Short URLs
Even the free version has no link caps. Bitly's free plan limits you to just 10 links per month. With Shorty there are no artificial limits — create as many as you need, forever, including Free.
Your Brand, Your Domain
Every short URL uses your own domain. Stop sending users to bit.ly/xK3m2. Build trust and brand recognition with every link you share across social media, email, and print.
Predictable Annual Cost
The free version covers most needs at zero cost. When you need PRO features, you pay a single affordable annual fee — not a growing monthly bill. No surprise price hikes or forced plan upgrades.
Deep Analytics
Device, browser, OS, referrer, and hourly breakdowns — the data that most services lock behind expensive enterprise plans. Understand your audience with data you actually own.
Beyond Social Sharing
Built for Easy Social Share Buttons but useful everywhere. Hide affiliate links, manage campaign redirects, track email CTAs, or embed short URLs in any WordPress content
Manage all your short URLs from one clean table
Search, filter, bulk-delete, and monitor click counts across all your links. See associated post titles, creation dates, and take instant action — all without leaving WordPress.
Search by short code, destination URL, or post title
Basic click counts tracked automatically — even in the free version
Bulk delete multiple URLs at once
Create custom short URL names for any destination
Understand where every click comes from
Pro OnlyThe PRO analytics dashboard gives you the full picture: device types, browsers, operating systems, referrers, and peak traffic hours — filtered by any date range you choose.
Daily click chart
Device, browser, OS & referrer breakdowns
Per-URL view — drill into any single link
Export analytics data as CSV for spreadsheet analysis
Everything you need to manage short URLs professionally
Create, track, and share short URLs directly from your WordPress dashboard. All links live on your own domain — no third-party accounts, no monthly fees, no data shared with anyone.
Auto-Generated Short URLs
FreeA short URL is created automatically whenever you publish a post, page, or custom post type. Configure code length, character sets, and a custom prefix — it all happens in the background.
Full Click Analytics
ProTrack every click with detailed breakdowns by device, browser, operating system, referrer, and peak hours. Beautiful charts, date-range filters, and CSV export — all inside your dashboard.
Custom Short URL Names
ProCreate unlimited short URLs with your own memorable names. Enter any destination URL and choose your slug — perfect for hiding affiliate links, running campaigns, or managing redirects that are easy to remember and update.
Post Editor Integration
FreeAll posts and pages ranked by share button clicks. See top network, top position, and a desktop/mobile breakdown for every piece of content you publish.
URL Prefix & Organization
ProSide-by-side desktop and mobile comparison on a shared timeline. Understand when mobile engagement peaks and how network preferences differ by device.
Seamless Short URL Sharing
FreeShorty is perfectly integrated with Easy Social Share Buttons for WordPress, letting you automatically generate short URLs for posts, pages, or custom content.
Start free. Upgrade when ready.
Shorty - Self Hosted Short URLs
Add-on for Easy Social Share Buttons for WordPress
Create unlimited custom short URLs for easy sharing, with automatic integration into Easy Social Share Buttons for WordPress
Works standalone or with Easy Social Share Buttons
Unlimited short URL generation — no monthly caps
Auto-generate short URLs on post publish
Basic click count tracking for all links
Configurable code length & character sets
301, 302, 307 redirect types
Developer PHP functions & shortcodes
Full analytics — device, browser, OS, referrer, hourly breakdowns
Custom short URL names — create yoursite.com/go/deal for any destination
URL prefix — organize all links as yoursite.com/go/
Per-URL analytics — drill into individual links
Generate unlimited custom short URLs for any web address, including affiliate links, outgoing links, and marketing campaigns. Customize your URLs to improve tracking, branding, and user engagement. For example, turn long affiliate links into clean, memorable URLs like yourbrand.link/offer or yourbrand.link/product123
Choose Your Plan – Start for Free or Go Pro
Whether you're testing the waters or ready to scale, Shorty - Self Hosted Short URLs has a plan for you.
Get Shorty Pro - Self Hosted Short URLs at a Special Launching Price 🔥
Limited Time Offer! Get 25% off every premium add-on
Free
Unlimited Websites
$0
Shorty - Self Hosted Short URLs free version
Download FreeFree features included:
Add-on for Easy Social Share Buttons for WordPress only
Create unlimited custom short URLs for easy sharing, with automatic integration into Easy Social Share Buttons for WordPress
Basic click count tracking for all links
Configurable code length & character sets
301, 302, 307 redirect types
Pro
1 Website
$19
/one-time
Pay once, own forever
Get Lifetime AccessEverything in Free, plus:
Works standalone or with Easy Social Share Buttons
Full analytics — device, browser, OS, referrer, hourly breakdowns
Custom short URL names — create yoursite.com/go/deal for any destination
URL prefix — organize all links as yoursite.com/go/
Per-URL analytics — drill into individual links
Business
5 Websites
$39
/one-time
Pay once, own forever
Get Lifetime AccessEverything in Free, plus:
Works standalone or with Easy Social Share Buttons
Full analytics — device, browser, OS, referrer, hourly breakdowns
Custom short URL names — create yoursite.com/go/deal for any destination
URL prefix — organize all links as yoursite.com/go/
Per-URL analytics — drill into individual links
Agency
Unlimited Websites
$79
/one-time
Pay once, own forever
Get Lifetime AccessEverything in Free, plus:
Works standalone or with Easy Social Share Buttons
Full analytics — device, browser, OS, referrer, hourly breakdowns
Custom short URL names — create yoursite.com/go/deal for any destination
URL prefix — organize all links as yoursite.com/go/
Per-URL analytics — drill into individual links
· All prices are subject to an added sales tax (VAT/GST), depending on your location and tax status
· Annual license subscriptions include updates and support for one year and renew automatically
· Lifetime licenses are one-time payments and do not expire · You can change plans or cancel your subscription at any time
· All sales are handled by Freemius, Inc., as the Merchant of Record (MoR).
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Have Additional Questions?
What is Shorty?
Shorty is a WordPress add-on that lets you create, manage, and track unlimited self-hosted short URLs directly from your site. Use it for social sharing, affiliate links, campaigns, and redirects—all under your control, with no monthly fees.
Why should I use self-hosted short URLs?
Self-hosted URLs ensure your links always work on your terms. Unlike third-party services, Shorty keeps your data private, avoids unexpected pricing changes, and lets you use your own domain for brand consistency.
Is there a limit to how many short URLs I can create?
No. Even the free version allows unlimited short URLs—no artificial caps.
Can I track clicks on my short URLs?
Yes. The free version tracks basic click counts. The Pro version offers deep analytics, including device, browser, OS, referrer, and hourly breakdowns.
Can I customize my short URLs?
Yes. With the Pro version, you can create custom short URL names (e.g., yoursite.com/go/deal) for any destination.
Does Shorty work with Easy Social Share Buttons?
Yes. Shorty integrates seamlessly with Easy Social Share Buttons for WordPress, automatically generating short URLs for posts, pages, or custom content.
Where is my data stored?
All click data, analytics, and link destinations stay on your own server. Nothing is shared with third parties, ensuring full GDPR compliance.
Do I need a third-party account?
No. Shorty works entirely on your WordPress site—no external accounts or monthly fees.
Is there a free version?
Yes. The free version includes unlimited short URLs, basic click tracking, and auto-generation of short URLs on post publish.