Description

ARN Smart URL Manager is a modern, lightweight, and scalable URL management system built for WordPress.

It goes beyond simple short links by providing a complete link workflow: creation, redirection, tracking, and optimization — all inside a clean and fast interface.

Whether you’re managing campaigns, improving user experience, or building link-in-bio pages, this plugin gives you full control over your URLs.

🚀 Core Features

🔗 Short Link Engine

Create clean, trackable short URLs in seconds with a structured and scalable system.

🔁 Smart Redirect System

Manage 301 and 302 redirects with precision and reliability.

📊 Lightweight Analytics

Track clicks and link performance without external services — fully local and privacy-friendly.

🛡️ URL Health Monitoring

Detect broken or problematic links and maintain a healthy link structure.

📱 QR Code Generator

Generate instant QR codes (PNG) for any link with zero setup.

🌐 Bio Page Builder

Create simple and effective link-in-bio pages for social media profiles.

⚡ Why ARN Smart URL Manager?

Built for performance — lightweight and fast
Clean and modern admin interface
Works independently from WordPress permalinks
Full WordPress Multisite compatibility with isolated site-level control
No external dependencies required
Designed for scalability and future growth

🔒 Privacy First

No external tracking
No forced API connections
All analytics stored locally in your WordPress database

🔧 Extend Your Workflow

ARN Smart URL Manager can be extended with advanced tools available in the ARN Smart ecosystem.

These tools include:

Advanced analytics and reporting
Automation and smart routing
Extended QR customization
Advanced bio page features

⭐ Advanced Features

The following advanced capabilities are available in extended tools:

Automation engine for dynamic link behavior
Advanced analytics with detailed insights
Smart routing based on device, location, and conditions
Extended QR code customization options (SVG, templates, branding)
Advanced broken URL detection and smart redirect handling (conditional rules, automation)
Enhanced bio page builder with advanced layouts and controls

Learn more: https://arnsmart.com

🆓 Free vs Advanced Tools

The free version provides all essential tools for managing links efficiently.

Advanced tools unlock extended capabilities such as:

Automation engine
Advanced analytics
Smart routing logic
Extended customization options

Screenshots

Central dashboard for managing all links and performance
Create and manage short links with full control
Smart App Links with device-based redirection
Advanced permalink and redirect settings
Built-in QR code generator with instant preview
Bio Pages builder for link-in-bio use cases

Installation

Upload the plugin to /wp-content/plugins/
Activate the plugin
Navigate to ARN Linkix in your WordPress admin panel

FAQ

Does this plugin modify my existing WordPress URLs?: No. It works independently and does not modify your existing WordPress URLs.
Is there a Pro version?: Advanced tools and extended features are available through the ARN Smart ecosystem.
Where is analytics data stored?: All analytics data is stored locally in your WordPress database.

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Contributors & Developers

“ARN Smart URL Manager” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

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Changelog

1.0.2

Fixed: Shortlink creation issues in WordPress Multisite environments
Fixed: Missing database tables on sub-sites causing functionality failures
Fixed: Redirect issues with external URLs
Fixed: “Headers already sent” warnings across admin actions and forms
Fixed: Settings not saving due to validation and form handling issues
Fixed: QR generation issues and cache directory handling
Fixed: Bulk actions and select-all checkbox behavior
Improved: Multisite compatibility across all core features
Improved: Plugin activation and database initialization process
Improved: Rewrite and redirect handling stability
Improved: Admin request handling using admin-post.php
Improved: QR storage system using WordPress uploads directory
Security: Replaced wp_redirect() with wp_safe_redirect()
Security: Added allowed redirect hosts validation
Security: Improved nonce handling for admin actions
Dev: Replaced unlink() with wp_delete_file()
Dev: Added caching layer for schema checks
Dev: Cleaned up Plugin Check (PHPCS) warnings and standards compliance
Minor: General stability, performance, and UI consistency improvements

1.0.1

Improved readme structure and content clarity
Optimized plugin tags for better discoverability

1.0.0

Initial release