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

Easy installation

1. 01Go to the Add New Plugin page in your WordPress admin.
2. 02Search for “LinkCentral” and select the plugin from the results.
3. 03Install the plugin and activate it.
4. 04Find detailed instructions under Settings -> Usage once the plugin is activated.

Advanced installation

1. 05Upload the linkcentral folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
2. 06Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
3. 07Find detailed instructions under Settings -> Usage once the plugin is activated.

Does LinkCentral work with any WordPress plugin, theme, and setup?

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.

Does LinkCentral integrate with any page builder?

LinkCentral offers seamless integration with many popular page builders:

1. 01Look for the LinkCentral logo in your visual editor’s toolbar to quickly insert LinkCentral links.
2. 02Any changes you make to these links (such as the destination URL or attributes) are automatically synced on the frontend.
3. 03You can also use shortcodes in any page builder.
4. 04For Elementor users, LinkCentral supports integration via Dynamic Tags.
5. 05For 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 .

Does it work with a Multisite setup?

Yes, LinkCentral is fully compatible with a WordPress Multisite setup!

Can I use an API or extend LinkCentral with hooks?

Yes, you can extend LinkCentral’s functionality through built-in WordPress hooks and REST API support. See the REST API documentation for details.

Can I import links or migrate from other plugins?

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.

Does LinkCentral integrate with third-party services?

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).

Who can benefit from using LinkCentral?

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.

How do ‘link in bio’ pages work?

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.