Hi.Fan URL Shortener
Automatically create short, branded URLs for your WordPress posts and pages with Hi.Fan URL Shortener.
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Hi.Fan URL Shortener shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 6 months ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Hi.Fan URL Shortener stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| link management | >100 |
| qr code | >100 |
| short links | >100 |
| url shortener | #51 |
| woocommerce | >100 |
About Hi.Fan URL Shortener
From the official readme · v1.1.0Description
Hi.Fan URL Shortener automatically creates short, branded URLs for your WordPress content. Perfect for social media sharing, email marketing, and tracking engagement.
Transform your long WordPress URLs into short, memorable links that are easier to share and track.
This plugin connects to Hi.Fan URL Shortener service (https://hi.fan) to create and manage short links.
By using this plugin, you agree to:
* Create a Hi.Fan account (free)
* Hi.Fan Terms of Service: https://hi.fan/page/terms
* Hi.Fan Privacy Policy: https://hi.fan/page/privacy-policy
Data sent to Hi.Fan:
* Your email address (during registration)
* WordPress site URL
* Post/page URLs for shortening
Features:
- ✓ Automatically generate short links when publishing posts/pages
- ✓ Copy short link with one click from post editor
- ✓ Choose your custom domain
- ✓ Display short link in content with
[hifan_shortlink]shortcode - ✓ NEW Click statistics displayed in post editor
- ✓ NEW QR code generation for each short link
- ✓ NEW Custom alias support – choose your own short URL slug
- ✓ NEW WooCommerce product support
- ✓ NEW Bulk create short links for existing content
- ✓ NEW Short link column in posts/pages list
- ✓ NEW Delete and regenerate short links
- ✓ Simple 30-second setup
Shortcode Options:
Basic usage:
[hifan_shortlink]
With custom text:
[hifan_shortlink text=”Share this”]
With QR code:
[hifan_shortlink show_qr=”1″ qr_size=”150″]
Requirements:
- Active Hi.Fan account (free registration available)
- PHP 7.4 or higher
- WordPress 5.0 or higher
External Services
This plugin connects to external services to provide its functionality. By using this plugin, you acknowledge and agree to the use of these services.
Hi.Fan URL Shortener Service
This plugin requires connection to Hi.Fan (https://hi.fan) to create and manage short links.
What data is sent:
* Your WordPress site URL and site name (during authorization)
* Post/page URLs when creating short links
* API key for authentication
When data is sent:
* When you authorize the plugin with Hi.Fan
* When a short link is created (automatically on publish or manually)
* When fetching click statistics for existing short links
* When fetching your available domains
Service information:
* Service provider: Hi.Fan
* Website: https://hi.fan
* Terms of Service: https://hi.fan/page/terms
* Privacy Policy: https://hi.fan/page/privacy-policy
Google Charts API (QR Code Fallback)
This plugin may use Google Charts API as a fallback for QR code generation when the primary Hi.Fan QR service is unavailable.
What data is sent:
* The short link URL to be encoded in the QR code
When data is sent:
* Only when displaying a QR code and the Hi.Fan QR endpoint is not available
Service information:
* Service provider: Google LLC
* Google Terms of Service: https://policies.google.com/terms
* Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Privacy Policy
This plugin connects to Hi.Fan service (https://hi.fan) to create short links.
Data collected:
* Email address (for account creation)
* WordPress site URL
* Post/page URLs
Data usage:
* Create and manage short links
* Provide analytics (click tracking)
Third-party service:
* Hi.Fan: https://hi.fan
* Privacy Policy: https://hi.fan/page/privacy-policy
* Terms of Service: https://hi.fan/page/terms
No data is collected without user consent. Users must explicitly create a Hi.Fan account or connect an existing one.
Installation
Automatic Installation:
- Go to Plugins → Add New
- Search for “Hi.Fan URL Shortener”
- Click “Install Now”
- Activate the plugin
Manual Installation:
- Upload the
hifan-linksfolder to/wp-content/plugins/ - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu
- Go to Hi.Fan Shortener in the admin menu
- Follow the setup wizard
Setup (30 seconds):
- Go to Hi.Fan Shortener in your WordPress admin menu
- Click “Authorize with Hi.Fan” or enter existing API key
- Select your domain
- Done! Short URLs will be created automatically
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a Hi.Fan account?
Yes, you need a free Hi.Fan account. You can create one directly from the plugin in about 30 seconds.
Is this plugin free?
Yes, the plugin is completely free. Hi.Fan offers both free and premium plans.
How do I get my API key?
After creating your Hi.Fan account, you can find your API key in your Hi.Fan dashboard under Settings → API.
Can I use my own domain?
Yes! If you have a custom domain connected to your Hi.Fan account, you can select it in the plugin settings.
What happens to my short links if I deactivate the plugin?
Your short links will continue to work on Hi.Fan. You can manage them from your Hi.Fan dashboard.
Can I customize the short link aliases?
Yes! When creating a short link manually from the post editor, you can enter a custom alias.
Does this work with WooCommerce products?
Yes! Enable WooCommerce product support in the settings to auto-create short links for your products.
Can I create short links for existing posts?
Yes! Use the Bulk Create tool in the settings page to generate short links for all existing published content.
Can I see click statistics?
Yes! Click counts are displayed in the post editor metabox, with stats cached for 5 minutes.
How do I generate a QR code?
QR codes are automatically generated for each short link. View them in the post editor metabox or use the shortcode with show_qr="1" attribute.
Changelog
Major update with click statistics, QR codes, WooCommerce support, bulk creation tool, and bug fixes. Recommended for all users.
1.1.0 – 2025-12-14
- NEW: Click statistics displayed in post editor metabox
- NEW: QR code generation for each short link
- NEW: Custom alias support when creating short links
- NEW: WooCommerce product support
- NEW: Bulk create tool to generate links for existing content
- NEW: Short link column added to posts/pages list
- NEW: Delete and regenerate short links
- NEW: Shortcode now supports show_qr and qr_size attributes
- FIX: “Create Short Link Now” button now works correctly
- FIX: Admin scripts loading on correct pages
- IMPROVED: Better error handling and user feedback
1.0.0 – 2025-11-30
- Initial release
- Auto-generate short URLs for posts and pages
- Simple 30-second setup with Hi.Fan URL Shortener
- Copy short link from post editor
- Shortcode support [hifan_shortlink]
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FAQ
Hi.Fan URL Shortener: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 5, 2026
Is Hi.Fan URL Shortener free?
Yes. Hi.Fan URL Shortener is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Hi.Fan URL Shortener safe to use in 2026?
Hi.Fan URL Shortener shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 6 months ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Hi.Fan URL Shortener?
Hi.Fan URL Shortener is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 323 times since it launched in March 2026. It was downloaded 50 times in the last 30 days.
Does Hi.Fan URL Shortener work with WordPress 7.1?
Hi.Fan URL Shortener is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Hi.Fan URL Shortener need?
Hi.Fan URL Shortener requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Hi.Fan URL Shortener last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.0, was released on March 30, 2026 (6 months ago).
Who makes Hi.Fan URL Shortener?
Hi.Fan URL Shortener is developed and maintained by hifan.
What are the best alternatives to Hi.Fan URL Shortener?
The most popular alternatives to Hi.Fan URL Shortener are PrettyLinks (200K+ installs), Simple Link Directory (2K+ installs) and FS SEO Internal Link Juicer (80+ installs).
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