I’ve been using the Bitly URL shortener plugin for ages with a custom domain (not my WordPress domain but a shortened variant). It worked flawlessly until a recent update that seemed to break the functionality. Once logging back in to my Bitly account, it looks like the custom domain feature is now for the paid version only (and I’m not paying $300+/year just for some branded shortlinks). I’m not sure if that’s why the function disappeared on my website, though. But it’s definitely gone – I’ve had to roll back the plugin to a previous version to bring it back.
Through initial research, I see that there are \*a lot\* of options for alternatives. Does anyone have a recommendation? All I’m looking for is a custom URL to be auto-generated with each post/page and to be able to access that URL from the post/page editor. I’m assuming I can still create custom links through Bitly as well.
Many thanks for any suggestions or advice.
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You could get a short url domain and install YOURLS. Do your own user shortener.
I use Rebrandly and am satisfied. You can use up to 5 custom domains and 500 custom links on their free plan.