How to Install URL Shortify on WordPress

Q: Where does URL Shortify appear after I activate it?

After activation, a new top-level URL Shortify menu appears in your WordPress admin sidebar. It contains Dashboard, Links, Groups, Tools, Settings, and Resources submenus. Create and manage your short links from URL Shortify → Links.

To use URL Shortify you first install and activate it like any WordPress plugin. You can install it directly from the WordPress plugin directory, or download the ZIP and upload it. Both paths take a couple of minutes and end with a new URL Shortify menu in your admin sidebar. URL Shortify requires WordPress 5.0 or higher and PHP 5.6 or higher.

Option 1 — Upload the ZIP file

Use this method if you downloaded the plugin ZIP.

Download URL Shortify.
In the WordPress admin, go to Plugins → Add New.
Click Upload Plugin at the top of the page.
Choose the downloaded url-shortify.zip file and click Install Now.
After installation, click Activate Plugin.

Option 2 — Install from the WordPress directory

Use this method to install without downloading anything first.

In the WordPress admin, go to Plugins → Add New.
Search for URL Shortify in the search box.
Find the plugin in the results and click Install Now.
After installation, click Activate Plugin.

After activation

Once activated, a new top-level URL Shortify menu appears in your WordPress admin sidebar, with Dashboard, Links, Groups, Tools, Settings, and Resources submenus. You are ready to create your first link.

Conclusion

With URL Shortify installed and activated, head to How to Create a Short Link to build your first branded link, or read Getting Started with URL Shortify for a full tour of the admin.

FAQs

What are the requirements to install URL Shortify?

URL Shortify requires WordPress version 5.0 or higher and PHP 5.6 or higher. It installs like any standard WordPress plugin — either from the WordPress.org plugin directory or by uploading the ZIP file — and works on self-hosted WordPress sites. No external account or API key is needed to get started.

Is URL Shortify free to install?

Yes. The core URL Shortify plugin is free on the WordPress.org directory and gives you branded short links, redirect control, link groups, and 7-day analytics. PRO features such as custom domains, QR codes, and dynamic redirects come from a separate premium upgrade installed on top of the free plugin.

Where does URL Shortify appear after I activate it?

After activation, a new top-level URL Shortify menu appears in your WordPress admin sidebar. It contains Dashboard, Links, Groups, Tools, Settings, and Resources submenus. Create and manage your short links from URL Shortify → Links.

How do I update URL Shortify to a new version?

Update URL Shortify like any other plugin: when a new version is available, WordPress shows an update notice under Plugins, and you click Update Now. Your links, groups, settings, and click data are stored in your database and are preserved across updates.