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URL Shortify WordPress Dashboard Widgets
URL Shortify adds widgets to your main WordPress dashboard so you can create a short link, or check which links are performing, without opening the plugin. The Quick Add widget is free; the Popular Links widget requires URL Shortify PRO.
Quick Add
The URL Shortify Quick Add widget creates a short link from the dashboard in one step. It is available in the free version.
- Go to Dashboard in WordPress.
- Find the URL Shortify Quick Add widget.
- Paste the destination URL.
- Click the button to generate the link.
The short link appears immediately with a copy button, ready to paste wherever you need it. A slug is generated automatically. To choose your own slug, or to set redirect types, groups, tags, or UTM parameters, create the link from URL Shortify → Links instead.
Popular Links (PRO)
The Popular Links widget lists your most-clicked short links, so the dashboard tells you at a glance what is working.
PRO feature
The Popular Links dashboard widget is available in URL Shortify PRO. The Quick Add widget is available in the free version.
Show or hide the widgets
Both are ordinary WordPress dashboard widgets, so they follow the usual rules:
- Open Screen Options at the top right of the dashboard and untick a widget to hide it.
- Drag a widget by its title bar to reorder it.
- Each user's choices apply only to their own dashboard.
Conclusion
The Quick Add widget gives you a one-step short link without leaving the dashboard, while the Popular Links widget (PRO) surfaces your best performers at a glance. For the full link editor with custom slugs, groups, and redirects, see How to Create a Short Link.
FAQs
How do I create a short link without leaving the WordPress dashboard?
Use the URL Shortify Quick Add widget on the main dashboard screen. Paste a destination URL and click the button; the short link is generated instantly with a copy button. Quick Add is part of the free version, so no PRO license is required.
Can I choose my own slug from the Quick Add widget?
No. Quick Add generates the slug automatically to keep it to one step. To set a custom slug, redirect type, groups, tags, or UTM parameters, create the link from URL Shortify → Links instead, where the full link editor is available.
Is the Popular Links widget available in the free version?
No. The Popular Links dashboard widget requires URL Shortify PRO. The Quick Add widget is available in the free version. Upgrading to PRO also unlocks full click history and the geo, device, browser, and OS analytics breakdowns.
Why can't I see the URL Shortify widgets on my dashboard?
Open Screen Options at the top right of the dashboard, because dashboard widgets can be hidden per user. Also confirm your WordPress role has permission to manage links, since the widgets follow the plugin's access rules. See Link Management Access for WP Roles.