We are excited to announce Shorty — a brand new add-on for Easy Social Share Buttons for WordPress, officially released as part of version 11.0. Shorty lets you create, manage, and track self-hosted short URLs directly from your WordPress dashboard, using your own domain — at no cost.
If you run a WordPress site and share content across social media, you already know how important clean, memorable links can be. Long URLs look unprofessional, waste valuable character space on platforms like X and LinkedIn, and often lower click-through rates. Third-party shorteners like Bitly solve the length problem but create new issues: monthly fees, data ownership concerns, and dependence on external services that can go offline or raise prices.
Shorty fixes all of that. This powerful add-on gives you unlimited self-hosted short URLs on your own domain — completely free. No third-party accounts. No data sharing. No recurring costs. Everything runs directly on your server inside your WordPress dashboard.
Download the free version of Shorty here and start creating professional short links in minutes: Download Shorty Free Now →
Why self-hosted short URLs matter for your WordPress site
Self-hosted short links build instant brand trust. When visitors see yoursite.com/go/abc12 instead of a random bit.ly link, they know they are staying within your ecosystem. This simple change improves click confidence, protects your audience data, and strengthens your overall social media optimization strategy.
Because Shorty integrates seamlessly with Easy Social Share Buttons — the premium social sharing plugin trusted by thousands of WordPress users — your short URLs work automatically with every sharing button, post editor, and social campaign you run. The result is cleaner shares, higher engagement, and more traffic back to your site.
What you get with the free version of Shorty
The free Shorty add-on delivers everything most site owners need to replace third-party shorteners right away:
- Unlimited short URLs with no monthly limits or restrictions
- Automatic basic click tracking visible directly in your WordPress dashboard
- Seamless integration in the post editor sidebar — generate, copy, or regenerate short links without leaving the edit screen
- Ready-to-use PHP functions and shortcodes for developers and custom theme work
- Full branding control using your own domain
- 100 percent data privacy — all clicks and information stay in your WordPress database and remain GDPR compliant
These features make Shorty the smartest choice for bloggers, WooCommerce store owners, affiliate marketers, and agencies who want professional short links without extra tools or expenses.
Easy installation in under two minutes
You do not need to download or upload files manually. Shorty installs directly from the plugin you already use.
- Update Easy Social Share Buttons for WordPress to version 11.0 or higher.
- Go to Easy Social Share Buttons → Add-ons in your admin dashboard.
- Find Shorty and click the Install button.
- Activate the add-on. A new Short URLs menu appears where you can customize the prefix, code length, and redirect type.
- Short URLs generate automatically for posts and pages on save.
That is all it takes. Your site now produces branded short links every time you publish or update content.
Watch the Shorty walkthrough video
See exactly how Shorty works and learn how to generate, manage, and track your first self-hosted short URLs in just minutes.
How Shorty improves your SEO and conversion rates
Clean, user-friendly links perform better across search engines and social platforms. Short URLs increase shareability, which boosts social signals and drives more referral traffic. Because you fully control the links, you also protect your brand from service outages or policy changes that could disrupt your campaigns.
For WooCommerce users, Shorty excels when building campaign-specific links for product promotions, email newsletters, or affiliate partnerships. The built-in click tracking helps you identify which messages convert best — all without leaving WordPress.
Take your short links further with Shorty PRO
The free version covers the essentials perfectly, but Shorty PRO unlocks powerful advanced features for serious marketers and agencies:
- Complete analytics dashboard with device, browser, referrer, and hourly data
- Custom short URL names such as yoursite.com/go/summer-sale
- URL prefix organization for cleaner campaign management
- Individual URL analytics and CSV export for easy reporting
- Full multi-site support for agencies handling multiple WordPress installations
Shorty PRO also works as a standalone plugin if you need short links outside of Easy Social Share Buttons. Current limited-time pricing starts at just $9.50 per year for a single site (regularly $19) when you use the coupon code HELLOSHORTY at checkout. Multi-site licenses are available as well.
Ready to own your short links and boost your social traffic?
Stop paying for short links and start controlling them completely. Install Shorty today and give your WordPress site professional, self-hosted short URLs that build trust and improve every share.
Download the free version of Shorty here and begin creating branded short links immediately: Download Shorty Free Now →
Your visitors will notice the difference right away — and your analytics will confirm the results.
Get Shorty – Self-Hosted Short URLs for WordPress today and turn every social share into a stronger, more trustworthy connection to your site.