説明
GT Link Manager is a 100% free high-performance branded link manager for WordPress — no upsells, no premium tiers, no paywalls. It stores links in custom database tables (not custom post types), resolves redirects early on init, and keeps your site fast — even with thousands of links.
Your links follow a clean URL pattern: yoursite.com/go/your-slug (the prefix is configurable and can even be removed on individual links).
Official Page & Documentation | Free Training Course | REST API & AI Tools Guide
Why GT Link Manager?
Most link management plugins use custom post types, which means every redirect loads the full WordPress template stack. GT Link Manager takes a different approach — it intercepts the request early, looks up the slug in a UNIQUE-indexed database column, sends the redirect header, and exits. No theme loading, no unnecessary queries.
Key Features
- Fast direct redirects — resolves links on
init(priority 0) via direct DB lookup, no CPT overhead - 301, 302, and 307 redirects — choose the right redirect type for SEO, temporary, or method-preserving redirects
- Rel attribute controls — set
nofollow,sponsored, andugcper link for proper SEO attribution - Noindex support — sends
X-Robots-Tag: noindexheader to prevent search engines from indexing redirect URLs - Categories and tags — organize links into categories with parent/child hierarchy and free-form tags
- Full admin list table — search, filter by category/status, sort by any column, and perform bulk actions
- Quick Edit — update URL, slug, redirect type, rel, category, and status inline without leaving the list
- Activate / Deactivate — disable a link without deleting it; inactive links stop redirecting but stay in the database
- Trash and restore — soft-delete links to trash with the option to restore or permanently delete
- CSV import and export — import links from CSV with column mapping preview, or export filtered links; includes LinkCentral and Pretty Links compatible presets, supports any CSV though as it allows you to map fields manually.
- Block editor integration — a toolbar button lets you search your links and insert them directly into post content
- Branded URL preview — see the full branded URL as you type, with one-click copy
- Normal and Regex Redirects supported too. Don’t want to use a prefix like
/go/? Sure thing. Use the GT Link Manager as an alternative to Rank Math Redirections, Yoast Redirects, Redirection plugin etc. Tested to be faster than these top tools. - Click stats — can be activated to track link clicks using filters
- Developer-friendly — actions and filters for redirect interception, URL modification, capability control, cache TTL, and more
Developer Hooks
GT Link Manager provides a comprehensive set of hooks for customization:
gtlm_before_redirect— action fired before redirect (use for click tracking or logging)gtlm_redirect_url— filter to modify the destination URLgtlm_redirect_code— filter to modify the HTTP status codegtlm_rel_attributes— filter to modify rel attribute valuesgtlm_headers— filter to modify redirect response headersgtlm_prefix— filter to override the URL prefixgtlm_capabilities— filter to override the required user capabilitygtlm_cache_ttl— filter to set object cache TTL for link lookups
Free Training Course
The GT Link Manager Training is a free 25-lesson course (under 2 hours) covering everything from installation to advanced developer integrations:
- Getting Started — installation, admin interface, link creation, categories, and redirect configuration
- Configuration & Features — settings, redirect mechanics, block editor integration, and bulk import/export
- Developer Reference — REST API, hooks and filters, analytics integrations, webhooks, and advanced redirects
Analytics & Advanced Integrations
The Developer Reference includes step-by-step integration guides for:
- Analytics — Google Analytics 4 (GA4), Plausible Analytics, Fathom Analytics, Matomo, and Simple Analytics
- Tracking — custom click logging to a database table, dashboard widget, and UTM parameter passthrough
- Automation — webhook notifications for Zapier, Make, and n8n
- Advanced redirects — role-based redirects (route by user role) and geo-based redirects (route by location)
- Customization — custom response headers, hooks and filters reference
REST API & AI Tools
GT Link Manager has a full REST API that works with AI tools for programmatic link management. The REST API & AI Tools Guide covers authentication setup, all available endpoints, and integration with AI platforms including Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, WP-MCP, Novamira, Claudeus WordPress MCP, and WordPress MCP Adapter.
Source Code
The block editor assets (blocks/link-inserter/build/) are compiled from the source at blocks/link-inserter/src/ using @wordpress/scripts. The full source code is available in this plugin and on GitHub at https://github.com/wpgaurav/gt-link-manager.
To build from source:
cd blocks/link-inserter && npm install && npm run build
スクリーンショット

All Links — admin list with search, filters, status views, and bulk actions 
Add/Edit Link — form with branded URL preview, redirect type, rel attributes, and categories 
Categories — manage link categories with parent/child hierarchy 
Settings — configure prefix, defaults, flush permalinks, and run diagnostics 
Import/Export — CSV import with column mapping preview and preset support
インストール
- Upload the plugin folder to
/wp-content/plugins/. - Activate it from Plugins.
- Go to GT Links in your wp-admin sidebar.
- Create your first link and test it using your prefix (default: yoursite.com/go/your-slug).
You can change the prefix from GT Links > Settings at any time.
FAQ
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Is this a Pretty Links replacement?
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Yes. GT Link Manager is built for speed and simplicity. It uses custom database tables instead of custom post types, which means redirects resolve faster and don’t pollute your posts table.
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Does it track clicks?
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Click stats can be activated from GT Links > Settings. You can also use the
gtlm_before_redirectaction hook to integrate with external analytics tools — see the Developer Reference for step-by-step guides for GA4, Plausible, Fathom, Matomo, Simple Analytics, and custom click logging. -
Can I import from Pretty Links or LinkCentral?
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Yes. Go to GT Links > Import / Export, choose the Pretty Links or LinkCentral preset, upload your CSV, preview the column mapping, and import. You can also use the Generic preset for custom CSV formats.
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How are redirects resolved?
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The plugin hooks into WordPress
initat priority 0 (before most plugins load). It parses the request URI, checks for your configured prefix, and looks up the slug in a UNIQUE-indexed column in a custom database table. If a match is found, it sends the redirect header and exits immediately — no theme or template loading. -
Can I customize which users can manage links?
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Yes. By default, any user with the
edit_postscapability can manage links. Use thegtlm_capabilitiesfilter to change this per context (e.g., requiremanage_optionsfor settings but allowedit_postsfor link creation). -
Is GT Link Manager really free?
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Yes, 100%. There are no premium tiers, upsells, or paywalls. Every feature — including advanced redirects, the REST API, CSV import/export, and block editor integration — is included for free. There is also a free training course at gauravtiwari.org.
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Can I manage links with AI tools or the REST API?
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Yes. GT Link Manager includes a full REST API for creating, updating, and deleting links programmatically. This works with AI platforms like Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, and MCP adapters. See the REST API & AI Tools Guide for setup instructions.
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Can I integrate with Google Analytics, Plausible, or other analytics?
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Yes. The Developer Reference has step-by-step guides for GA4, Plausible, Fathom, Matomo, and Simple Analytics. You can also set up webhook notifications for Zapier, Make, and n8n.
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What happens when I uninstall?
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Uninstalling the plugin (deleting it from Plugins) will remove all data — both database tables and plugin options. Deactivating the plugin preserves all data.
評価
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変更履歴
1.6.1
- Fixed nonce mismatch bug — trash, restore, and permanent delete actions were failing due to inconsistent nonce prefixes.
- Fixed potential ReDoS vulnerability — removed error suppression on regex pattern matching, added pattern length validation.
- Standardized all nonce prefixes to
gtlm_across admin actions and list table. - Added REST API route descriptions to all endpoints for better discoverability.
- Added object caching for admin category dropdown with proper invalidation on create, update, and delete.
- Updated readme with free training course, developer reference, REST API guide, and new FAQ entries.
1.6.0
- Added advanced redirects: Direct (prefix-free) and Regex (pattern-based) link modes.
- Direct links redirect without the prefix — e.g.,
yoursite.com/my-pageinstead ofyoursite.com/go/my-page. - Regex links match request paths against patterns with capture group substitution in destination URLs.
- New “Enable Advanced Redirects” toggle in Settings (off by default) to opt in.
- Link edit form shows mode selector (Standard / Direct / Regex) with contextual fields.
- Conflict detection warns when direct link paths match existing WordPress posts or pages.
- Regex patterns are validated on save; invalid patterns are rejected.
- List table shows link mode with filter support.
- REST API accepts and returns
link_mode,regex_replacement, andpriorityfields. - New database columns:
link_mode,regex_replacement,priority— fully backwards compatible.
1.5.3
- Fixed plugin zip size bloat — excluded .wordpress-org assets directory from distribution package.
1.5.2
- Added “Delete Data on Uninstall” setting — data is now preserved by default when the plugin is deleted.
- Uninstall only removes tables and options if the user explicitly opts in via Settings.
1.5.1
- Fixed CSS custom properties not resolving on some admin pages — all values are now hardcoded.
- Fixed form-table double-card styling when rendered inside a card container.
- Improved edit form submit buttons layout — buttons now display in a single horizontal row.
- Improved branded URL preview styling with distinct blue tint.
- Added subtle row separators inside card form tables.
- Added WordPress.org SVN deploy to release workflow.
- Added plugin banner and icon assets for WordPress.org listing.
1.4.0
- Renamed internal code prefix from
gt_togtlm_(4+ characters) per WordPress.org guidelines. - Fixed nonce verification order in CSV import handler — nonce is now checked before reading POST data.
- Fixed SQL injection vector —
$orderbynow uses%iidentifier placeholder in prepared queries. - Added Source Code section to readme for compiled block editor assets.
- Added card-based UI styling to all admin pages (edit link, categories, settings, import/export).
- Settings page reorganized into General, Tools, and Diagnostics cards.
- Clean uninstall now removes both old (
gt_) and new (gtlm_) prefix options and tables.
1.3.1
- Block editor: aligned GT Link popover anchoring with core rich text behavior using selection-based anchor.
1.3.0
- Refactored admin into separate actions and rendering classes for maintainability.
- Added Pretty Links CSV import preset alongside Generic and LinkCentral.
- Improved input sanitization on redirect URI parsing.
- Added PHPCS configuration and Composer dev tooling.
- Added uninstall.php for clean plugin removal (drops tables and options).
- Improved build.sh with .distignore support and critical file verification.
- Improved release workflow with version verification, checksums, and distribution validation.
- Block editor popover anchor now uses bounding rect snapshot for reliable positioning.
- Button primary color now follows WordPress admin theme color.
- Lowered PHP requirement from 8.2 to 8.0.
- Tested up to WordPress 6.9.
1.2.3
- Fixed release packaging bug that accidentally removed
blocks/link-inserter/build/*from zip assets. - GitHub release workflow now compiles block editor assets before zipping and verifies build files exist.
1.2.2
- Fixed block editor link inserter not appearing on WordPress 6.8+.
- Removed deprecated useAnchor hook that crashed the toolbar button on render.
- Eliminated react-jsx-runtime dependency that prevented the script from loading on some WordPress versions.
- Popover now anchors to the toolbar button for reliable positioning.
1.2.0
- Fixed critical bug: links disappeared after 1.1.9 update because new DB columns were not added on plugin update (only on fresh activation).
- Added automatic DB migration that runs on update to add missing columns and backfill existing rows.
- Fixed WordPress admin sidebar menu getting unintended card styles on the Settings page.
- Improved Settings page: Flush Permalinks and Run Diagnostics buttons are now inline, diagnostics output uses a clean table layout with status badges.
1.1.9
- Added link activate/deactivate toggle. Inactive links stop redirecting but remain in the database.
- Delete now moves links to trash instead of permanent deletion. Links can be restored from trash.
- Trash view with restore and permanent delete actions.
- New bulk actions: Activate, Deactivate, Move to Trash, Restore, Delete Permanently.
- REST API: DELETE defaults to trash (use
?force=truefor permanent). New/restoreand/toggle-activeendpoints. - Status column and views (All / Active / Inactive / Trash) in the links list table.
- New
is_activeandtrashed_atcolumns added to the links table on upgrade.
1.1.8
- Maintenance release.
1.1.7
- Block editor: Fixed editor scroll jump when opening GT Link popover from the toolbar.
- Block editor: Improved search input focus behavior so opening popover does not move viewport.
1.1.6
- REST API: Added full pagination (page, per_page, category_id, orderby, order) to GET /links endpoint.
- REST API: Added args schema validation to all write endpoints (links, categories, bulk-category).
- Security: Replaced innerHTML with DOM methods in admin quick edit to prevent XSS.
- DB: Added rel whitelist validation on filter queries.
- Build: build.sh now compiles block editor assets before packaging.
1.1.5
- Maintenance release.
1.1.4
- Anchor popover to selected text using useAnchor from @wordpress/rich-text.
1.1.3
- Fixed format registration conflict with core/underline on WP 6.9+ (both used bare span tag).
- Added unique className to avoid tagName collision.
1.1.2
- Switch to RichTextToolbarButton for standard format toolbar integration.
1.1.1
- Force-inject format into RichText allowedFormats for reliable toolbar display.
1.1.0
- Rebuilt block editor link inserter with @wordpress/scripts build pipeline.
- Fixed toolbar button not appearing in block editor.
- Proper dependency resolution via index.asset.php.
1.0.4
- Fixed toolbar button registration in block editor for GT Link inserter.
- Added selected-text autofill in GT Link inserter search field.
- Improved redirect detection for WordPress installs in subdirectories.
1.0.3
- Enhance block editor integration with additional dependencies and improved format registration
1.0.2
- Minor internal hardening and cleanup.
1.0.1
- Fixed uninstall to preserve links and settings data across reinstalls.
1.0.0
- Initial release.
