Custom Shortlink Domain
This plugin allows you to specify an alternative domain name to use with the built in URL shortening service.
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Custom Shortlink Domain shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 14 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.3 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Custom Shortlink Domain stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| custom | >100 |
| domain | >100 |
| shortener | >100 |
| shortlink | >100 |
| url | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Custom Shortlink Domain
From the official readme · v0.1.3Description
This plugin allows you to specify an alternative domain name to use with the built in URL shortening service.
For this to work it requires the chosen domain to be pointed / parked on the hosting account used for your blog.
Installation
To enable your custom domain:
- Point / park the custom shortlink domain on the hosting account used for your blog.
- Upload the
shortlink-domainfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory or install the plugin via wp-admin by searching for “Custom Shortlink Domain”. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress if it has not already been activated.
- Add your custom domain to the “Custom Domain” field on the
Settings > Permalinkspage and save your changes.
Changelog
0.1.3
- Fixed a couple of minor spelling mistakes in documentation and readme.
- Added access documentation for class methods.
- Removed unused screenshot section in readme file.
0.1.2
- Added donate link.
0.1
- This is the very first version.
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FAQ
Custom Shortlink Domain: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 30, 2026
Is Custom Shortlink Domain free?
Yes. Custom Shortlink Domain is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Custom Shortlink Domain safe to use in 2026?
Custom Shortlink Domain shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Custom Shortlink Domain?
Custom Shortlink Domain is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,683 times since it launched in April 2012. It was downloaded 41 times in the last 30 days.
Does Custom Shortlink Domain work with WordPress 7.1?
Custom Shortlink Domain is officially tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Custom Shortlink Domain last updated?
The latest version, 0.1.3, was released on April 28, 2012 (14 years ago).
Who makes Custom Shortlink Domain?
Custom Shortlink Domain is developed and maintained by Steve.
What are the best alternatives to Custom Shortlink Domain?
The most popular alternatives to Custom Shortlink Domain are White Label CMS (200K+ installs), Simple Custom CSS Plugin (100K+ installs) and ACF Photo Gallery Field (60K+ installs).
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