linkkit

Linkkit integrates your WordPress site with <a href="https://uselinkkit.com" rel="nofollow ugc">Linkkit</a>, a link management platform for branded short links, QR codes, and analytics.
Features:
<ul>
<li>Automatically creates a short link when a post or page is published</li>
<li>Updates the short link destination when a post’s permalink changes</li>
<li>Edit the short link slug directly from the WordPress post editor</li>
<li>Copy short links to clipboard with one click</li>
<li>Works with any public post type (posts, pages, custom post types)</li>
<li>Secure OAuth 2.0 connection — no API keys to copy/paste</li>
</ul>
How it works:
<ol>
<li>Install the plugin and go to the Linkkit menu in your admin sidebar</li>
<li>Click “Connect to Linkkit” and authorize your workspace</li>
<li>Publish a post — a short link is automatically created</li>
<li>View and edit your short link in the post editor sidebar</li>
</ol>
<h3>Third-Party Service</h3>
This plugin connects to the <a href="https://uselinkkit.com" rel="nofollow ugc">Linkkit</a> external service to create and manage shortened URLs.
What data is sent and when:
<ul>
<li>OAuth connection — When you click “Connect to Linkkit” in the plugin settings, you are redirected to <code>app.uselinkkit.com</code> to authorize the plugin. An authorization code is then exchanged for an access token via <code>api.uselinkkit.com/oauth/token</code>.</li>
<li>Creating short links — When a post or page is published, the post’s permalink and title are sent to <code>api.uselinkkit.com/v1/links</code> to create a short link.</li>
<li>Updating short links — When a published post’s permalink changes or the short link slug is edited, the updated data is sent to <code>api.uselinkkit.com/v1/links/{short_code}</code>.</li>
<li>Connection test — After connecting, a request is made to <code>api.uselinkkit.com/v1/auth/test</code> to verify the connection and retrieve the workspace name.</li>
</ul>
Service links:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://uselinkkit.com" rel="nofollow ugc">Linkkit website</a></li>
<li><a href="https://uselinkkit.com/terms" rel="nofollow ugc">Terms of Service</a></li>
<li><a href="https://uselinkkit.com/privacy" rel="nofollow ugc">Privacy Policy</a></li>
</ul>

Linkkit

Automatically create and manage Linkkit short links when you publish WordPress posts and pages.

dashdig

The only WordPress URL shortener that creates human-readable links using AI.
Turn <code>bit.ly/3xK9fML</code> into <code>dashdig.com/Nike.Summer.Sale</code> — links people actually trust and click.
Every link you share is a first impression. Random-character short links look like spam and hurt click-through rates. Dashdig uses AI to generate short links that describe the destination in plain English, so visitors know exactly where they’re going before they click.
Dashdig connects your WordPress site to the full Dashdig platform: shorten links, generate humanized Digs, track clicks, and create QR codes — all without leaving your dashboard. The Dashdig Humanizer block also lets content authors shorten any URL into a human-readable Dashdig link directly inside the Gutenberg editor.
Features:
<ul>
<li>AI-powered human-readable slugs — links like <code>dashdig.com/Nike.Summer.Sale</code> instead of random strings</li>
<li>Dashdig Humanizer Gutenberg block — shorten URLs directly from the post editor with a live slug preview</li>
<li>Link management — create, edit, and organize all your short links from one place</li>
<li>Click analytics — see who clicked, when, and from where</li>
<li>QR code generation — every link gets a downloadable QR code automatically</li>
<li>Easy one-time API key setup — connect in under 60 seconds</li>
<li>Automatic tracking script injection — zero code required on your site</li>
<li>Header or footer placement — choose where the script loads for optimal performance</li>
<li>Exclude admin users from tracking — keep your own visits out of the data</li>
<li>GDPR compliant — built with privacy in mind</li>
<li>Lightweight and fast — async loading, zero impact on page speed</li>
</ul>
Perfect For:
<ul>
<li>Bloggers sharing affiliate links who want higher click-through rates</li>
<li>Marketers tracking campaign performance across multiple channels</li>
<li>Content creators building trust with their audience</li>
<li>E-commerce stores driving traffic with branded, readable links</li>
<li>Anyone tired of random-character short links that look like phishing attempts</li>
</ul>
How It Works:
<ol>
<li>Install and activate the plugin</li>
<li>Create a free account at https://dashdig.com</li>
<li>Enter your API key in Settings > Dashdig</li>
<li>Start creating human-readable short links from your WordPress dashboard or the Dashdig Humanizer block in the post editor</li>
</ol>
<h3>Why Dashdig vs Bitly?</h3>
 Comparison 
 Dashdig 
 Bitly
 Cryptic random-character links 
 ❌ Never — every link is human-readable 
 ✅ Default output is cryptic
 Human-readable Digs 
 ✅ <code>dashdig.com/Best.Coffee.In.Seattle</code> 
 ❌ Not supported
 AI slug suggestions 
 ✅ AI suggests humanized slug options 
 ❌ No AI features
 WordPress plugin 
 ✅ This plugin 
 ❌ No official plugin
 Gutenberg block 
 ✅ Shorten in the post editor 
 ❌ Copy/paste workflow only
 QR codes 
 ✅ Free on every Dig 
 ⚠️ Paid plans only
 Free tier 
 ✅ 5 Digs/month free forever 
 ⚠️ Limited, ads added
The bottom line: Bitly gives you shorter links. Dashdig gives you better links — ones your audience actually recognizes, trusts, and clicks.
<h3>External Services</h3>
This plugin connects to external Dashdig API services to provide analytics and tracking functionality. Please review this disclosure to understand how external services are used.
Service Used:
This plugin connects to the Dashdig API hosted at: 
* API Endpoint: <code>https://dashdig-production.up.railway.app/api</code> 
* Service Provider: Dashdig (https://dashdig.com)
When Connection Occurs:
<ol>
<li>API Key Verification – When you click “Test API Key” in plugin settings, a request is sent to verify your credentials</li>
<li>Front-End Tracking – When enabled, the tracking script loads on public pages to collect analytics data</li>
<li>Analytics Dashboard – When viewing analytics data in your WordPress dashboard (if applicable)</li>
<li>Dashdig Humanizer block – When an editor clicks “Humanize” in the block editor, the URL is sent through a secure WordPress REST proxy to create a short link</li>
</ol>
Data Transmitted:
The following data may be sent to Dashdig servers:
<ul>
<li>
During API Verification:
<ul>
<li>Your API key and Tracking ID</li>
<li>WordPress site URL</li>
<li>Plugin version information</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
During Front-End Tracking:
<ul>
<li>Page URLs visited</li>
<li>Referrer information</li>
<li>User interaction data</li>
<li>Anonymous visitor metrics</li>
<li>Browser and device information (user agent)</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
User Privacy:
<ul>
<li>No personally identifiable information (PII) is collected without user consent</li>
<li>IP addresses may be processed for analytics purposes</li>
<li>Users can be excluded from tracking (administrators by default)</li>
<li>Tracking can be disabled at any time in plugin settings</li>
</ul>
Important Links:
<ul>
<li>Dashdig Website: https://dashdig.com</li>
<li>Terms of Service: https://dashdig.com/terms</li>
<li>Privacy Policy: https://dashdig.com/privacy</li>
<li>API Documentation: https://dashdig.com/docs</li>
</ul>
By using this plugin, you acknowledge that data will be transmitted to Dashdig’s servers as described above. Please review Dashdig’s Terms of Service and Privacy Policy before using this plugin.

Dashdig — Humanize and Shortenize URLs

Stop sharing bit.ly/3xK9m2L. Share dashdig.com/Best.Coffee.In.Seattle. AI-powered URL shortener with built-in click analytics.

Linkkit vs Dashdig — Humanize and Shortenize URLs