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Better YOURLS
Integrates your blog with the YOURLS custom URL generator. Features Creates YOURLs links for all content using wp_shortlink Saves links to post_meta to reduce server calls Easily access link stats from the admin bar Only 2 options: domain and api key Translations English License Released under the t
PricingFree downloadThe WordPress.org download is free. Pro versions, add-ons or external services may cost extra.
CompatibilityRequires WordPress 4.2.
SourceWordPress plugins · Oct 21, 2026
01 / Source details
Integrates your blog with the YOURLS custom URL generator.
Features
- Creates YOURLs links for all content using wp_shortlink
- Saves links to post_meta to reduce server calls
- Easily access link stats from the admin bar
- Only 2 options: domain and api key
Translations
- English
License
Released under the terms of the GNU General Public License.
See it in action
A closer look.
02 / Source details
- 01Backup your WordPress database, config file, and .htaccess file
- 02Upload the zip file to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory
- 03Unzip
- 04Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- 05Visit the Better YOURLS page under settings to add domain and API key
03 / Source details
Frequently asked questions.
Are you still developing this plugin?
Yes! This plugin was adopted in 2018 by Aaron Eaton to continue development.
Does this work with network or multisite installations?
I don’t know. I haven’t tried it.
Can I help?
Of course! I am in constant need of testers and I would be more than happy to add the right contributor. In addition, I could always use help with translations for internationalization.
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