WordPress link expiration plugin – redirect links by issuing temporarily or permanent links
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Linkit – The Ultimate wordpress link expiration plugin (Free & Pro)
If you’ve ever needed to create link redirects that automatically expire after a specific time, date, or number of clicks or downloads, then you’re in the right place. Linkit is a powerful yet lightweight WordPress link expiration plugin designed to help site owners, marketers, and developers manage short links with ease and control.
Whether you’re offering time-limited downloads, temporary access to content, or one-time-use URLs, Linkit gives you full control with its intuitive interface. Available in both Free and Pro versions, Linkit is your go-to solution for managing and automating link expiration in WordPress.
Why Use a WordPress Link Expiration Plugin?
In many scenarios, you need links that don’t last forever:
- Limited time offers
- Event registration deadlines
- Temporary access for clients or partners
- Time-sensitive file downloads
- Click-limited promotions or campaigns
- Link redirect to temporary page content
A WordPress link expiration plugin solves these challenges by letting you create URLs that deactivate on your terms based on time, date, or number of visits. This prevents link abuse, enhances security, and improves your content management process.
Introducing Linkit – Your Ideal WordPress Link Expiration Plugin
Linkit is a modern, user-friendly plugin built specifically to offer all the essential features you’d expect from a premium WordPress link expiration plugin—while keeping performance and simplicity in mind.
With just a few clicks, you can create a short link, assign an expiration rule, and monitor its usage—all from your WordPress dashboard.
Features
Create Short Links
Transform any URL into a short, trackable link using WordPress permalinks
Auto Expire by Click Limit
Set a maximum number of times the link can be clicked before it expires automatically
Auto Expire by Date/Time
Expire links based on: Number of hours, days, months, years
Secure Redirects
Built with clean URL routing and secure redirect logic to prevent misuse or manipulation
Export Links CSV
Download your link data for further analysis
Custom Expiration Page
Replace generic 404 or “link expired” pages with a fully branded message that fits your site theme
Custom Badge Colors
Change the colors of badges for Active/Expired/Maximum Clicks status
Custom Display Table Labels
Customise the table headers for display in short code on your website
Display links with short code
Display links, expiration info, and click counts using customizable shortcodes – perfect for frontend integration
Permanent Links
Choose between a permanent link or one that expires – perfect for long-term vs temporary content.
Simple Admin Panel
Manage your links in a clean, easy-to-use admin interface. See clicks, expiration status, and manage all short links from one place
Analytics & Charts
View detailed analytics for your links, including click charts, pie graphs (active vs expired), and time-based click data (3/7/30/90 days)
Export Analytics to CSV
Download your analytics reports and link data for further analysis or record-keeping
Custom Icons display
Change the icons on the table headers for display though short code on your website
Clean Uninstall
Choose to remove all plugin data on uninstall – ideal for GDPR compliance and database cleanliness
Editable Links
Update link settings anytime, including expiration rules, names, and custom slugs
Who Should Use This WordPress Link Expiration Plugin?
Linkit is ideal for:
- Marketers running limited-time campaigns
- Membership sites offering timed access to content
- Course creators distributing access links
- Developers who want simple but powerful link control
- Affiliate marketers managing rotating or one-time offers
- E-commerce stores with time-bound promotions or vouchers
Whether you’re running a small blog or managing a large enterprise WordPress site, this WordPress link expiration plugin offers the control you need.
Free Version Versus Pro Version
Even the free version of this WordPress link expiration plugin includes powerful capabilities.
Need more power and flexibility? Linkit Pro supercharges your WordPress link expiration plugin experience with advanced features designed for business and professional users.
Below is a comparision table highlighting the core difference between the Free versus the pro version
| Feature | Linkit Free | Linkit Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Short Link Creation | ✔ | ✔ |
| Custom Expired Link Page | ✔ | ✔ |
| Editable Links | ✔ | ✔ |
| Clean Plugin Data on Uninstall | ✔ | ✔ |
| Link Management Panel | ✔ | ✔ |
| Permanent Links | ✔ | ✔ |
| Expiration by Click Limit | ✔ | ✔ |
| Change Display Table Labels | ✔ | ✔ |
| Displays a list of links, optionally filtered by status and with customizable columns and icons. | ✔ | ✔ |
| Displays a random selection of links. Customize the number and fields shown, with your custom labels and icons. | ✖ | ✔ |
| Displays a random selection of links filtered by expiration type, with your custom column headings and badge colors. | ✖ | ✔ |
| Expiration by Hours/Days/Months/Years | ✖ | ✔ |
| Change Display Table Icons | ✖ | ✔ |
| Custom Expiry type badge colors | ✖ | ✔ |
| Analytics Dashboard & Charts | ✖ | ✔ |
| Export Stats to CSV | ✖ | ✔ |
| Export Links to CSV | ✖ | ✔ |
Easy Installation & Setup
Getting started with Linkit takes just a few minutes:
- Download Linkit from the WordPress Plugin Directory or upload the Pro version instantly after purchase.
- Activate the plugin from your WordPress dashboard.
- Navigate to the Linkit panel.
- Create your first expiring link by filling in the destination URL and expiration settings.
- Copy and share the short URL.
That’s it, your WordPress link expiration plugin is now live and working for you!
SEO, Security, and Simplicity Built In
Unlike many bulky plugins, Linkit focuses on speed and reliability:
- Fully compatible with SEO-friendly permalinks
- Lightweight code for fast load times
- Built with WordPress coding standards
- Compatible with caching plugins and security tools
- Fully tested with modern themes and popular plugins
Get Started Today
Whether you’re using the free version or upgrading to Pro, Linkit is the most effective and easy-to-use WordPress link expiration plugin available today.
+ Create temporary redirect links in seconds
+ Control access based on your terms
+ Track performance with clear analytics
+ Protect your content and campaigns
Don’t leave your link management to chance—install Linkit, the complete WordPress link expiration plugin, and start creating smarter, time-limited links today.
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Contents
- 1 Why Use a WordPress Link Expiration Plugin?
- 2 Introducing Linkit – Your Ideal WordPress Link Expiration Plugin
- 3 Features
- 3.1 Create Short Links
- 3.2 Auto Expire by Click Limit
- 3.3 Auto Expire by Date/Time
- 3.4 Secure Redirects
- 3.5 Export Links CSV
- 3.6 Custom Expiration Page
- 3.7 Custom Badge Colors
- 3.8 Custom Display Table Labels
- 3.9 Display links with short code
- 3.10 Permanent Links
- 3.11 Simple Admin Panel
- 3.12 Analytics & Charts
- 3.13 Export Analytics to CSV
- 3.14 Custom Icons display
- 3.15 Clean Uninstall
- 3.16 Editable Links
- 4 Who Should Use This WordPress Link Expiration Plugin?
- 5 Free Version Versus Pro Version
- 6 Easy Installation & Setup
- 7 SEO, Security, and Simplicity Built In
- 8 Get Started Today