Shorten Any Page with the Bookmarklet

The bookmarklet is a small button you keep in your browser's bookmarks bar. Press it on any web page and URL Shortify creates a short link for that page — no need to copy the URL and open WordPress.

PRO Feature

The bookmarklet is available in URL Shortify PRO.

Install it

Go to URL Shortify → Tools → Bookmarklet.
Make sure your browser's bookmarks bar is visible (Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + B in most browsers).
Drag the Shorten button from the page onto your bookmarks bar.

You only need to do this once per browser. Repeat it on each device or browser profile you use.

Use it

While viewing any page you want to share, click the bookmarklet in your bookmarks bar. URL Shortify creates a short link for the current page and shows it, ready to copy.

This is handy when you're researching, reading a newsletter, or browsing a partner's site and want a trackable branded link without switching tabs.

How it stays secure

The bookmarklet carries a secret token unique to your site, generated when the plugin is installed. Requests without a matching token are rejected, so the bookmarklet URL is not something to share publicly.

Treat the bookmarklet as private

Anyone with your bookmarklet link can create short links on your site. Don't post it publicly or share it outside your team.

FAQ

How do I create a short link without opening WordPress?

Install the URL Shortify bookmarklet from Tools → Bookmarklet, then click it on any page to generate a short link for that page.

Where do I find the URL Shortify bookmarklet?

Go to URL Shortify → Tools → Bookmarklet and drag the Shorten button to your browser's bookmarks bar.

Does the bookmarklet work in every browser?

It works in any browser supporting bookmarklets, including Chrome, Firefox, Edge and Safari. Install it separately in each browser you use.

Can I use the bookmarklet on my phone?

Mobile browsers make bookmarklets awkward to install and use. Creating links from the WordPress admin, or via the REST API, is usually easier on mobile.

Only with people you want creating links on your site. It carries a secret token that authorises link creation, so treat it like a credential.