Adds geolocation targeting: route each link by visitor country using the header your CDN already sends \u2014 no GeoIP database, no external API, no added latency. Two columns are added to the links table automatically on upgrade; existing links are untouched and keep redirecting exactly as before. Enable it under GT Links \u2192 Settings \u2192 Geolocation Targeting.<\/p>","1.6.1":"
Fixes nonce mismatch bug affecting trash\/restore\/delete actions, hardens regex pattern validation, adds REST API descriptions and category caching.<\/p>","1.6.0":"
Adds direct (prefix-free) and regex (pattern-based) redirect modes. Enable in Settings > Advanced Redirects. Fully backwards compatible.<\/p>","1.5.2":"
Data is now preserved on uninstall by default. Enable "Delete Data on Uninstall" in Settings to remove all data.<\/p>","1.5.1":"
Fixes admin CSS rendering issues (double card borders, stacked buttons) and adds WordPress.org plugin assets.<\/p>","1.4.0":"
Renamed internal prefix to Fixes GT Link toolbar popover alignment in the block editor to match core behavior.<\/p>","1.3.0":" Admin refactor, Pretty Links import preset, improved sanitization, build tooling, and PHP 8.0 support.<\/p>","1.2.3":" Fixes release packaging so the GT Link block editor toolbar assets are included in update zips.<\/p>","1.2.2":" Fixes block editor GT Link toolbar button not showing on WordPress 6.8+.<\/p>","1.2.0":" Critical fix: restores links that disappeared after 1.1.9 update. 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No theme loading, no unnecessary queries.<\/p>\n\n GT Link Manager provides a comprehensive set of hooks for customization:<\/p>\n\n The GT Link Manager Training<\/a><\/strong> is a free 25-lesson course (under 2 hours) covering everything from installation to advanced developer integrations:<\/p>\n\n The Developer Reference<\/a><\/strong> includes step-by-step integration guides for:<\/p>\n\n GT Link Manager has a full REST API that works with AI tools for programmatic link management. The REST API & AI Tools Guide<\/a><\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n\n The block editor assets (blocks\/link-inserter\/build\/) are compiled from the source at blocks\/link-inserter\/src\/ using @wordpress\/scripts. 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Every feature \u2014 including advanced redirects, the REST API, CSV import\/export, and block editor integration \u2014 is included for free. There is also a free training course at gauravtiwari.org<\/a>.<\/p><\/dd>\n 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<\/a> for setup instructions.<\/p><\/dd>\ngtlm_<\/code> for wp.org compliance, fixed nonce and SQL safety issues, added card UI to admin pages.<\/p>","1.3.1":"init<\/code>, and keeps your site fast \u2014 even with thousands of links.<\/p>\n\nWhy GT Link Manager?<\/h4>\n\n
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init<\/code> (priority 0) via direct DB lookup, no CPT overhead<\/li>\nnofollow<\/code>, sponsored<\/code>, and ugc<\/code> per link for proper SEO attribution<\/li>\nX-Robots-Tag: noindex<\/code> header to prevent search engines from indexing redirect URLs<\/li>\n\/go\/<\/code> ? Sure thing. Use the GT Link Manager as an alternative to Rank Math Redirections, Yoast Redirects, Redirection plugin etc. Tested to be faster<\/strong> than these top tools.<\/li>\ngtlm_before_redirect<\/code> hook; integrate with GA4, Plausible, Fathom, and more<\/li>\nDeveloper Hooks<\/h4>\n\n
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Is this a Pretty Links replacement?<\/h3><\/dt>\n
Does it track clicks?<\/h3><\/dt>\n
gtlm_before_redirect<\/code> action hook, which fires on every redirect. Use it to log clicks to a custom database table or integrate with external analytics tools \u2014 the Developer Reference<\/a> has step-by-step guides for GA4, Plausible, Fathom, Matomo, Simple Analytics, and custom click logging.<\/p><\/dd>\nCan I import from Pretty Links or LinkCentral?<\/h3><\/dt>\n
How are redirects resolved?<\/h3><\/dt>\n
init<\/code> at priority 0<\/strong> (before most plugins load). It parses the request URI, checks for your configured prefix, and looks up the slug in a UNIQUE-indexed column<\/strong> in a custom database table. If a match is found, it sends the redirect header and exits immediately \u2014 no theme or template loading.<\/p><\/dd>\nCan I customize which users can manage links?<\/h3><\/dt>\n
edit_posts<\/code> capability can manage links. Use the gtlm_capabilities<\/code> filter to change this per context (e.g., require manage_options<\/code> for settings but allow edit_posts<\/code> for link creation).<\/p><\/dd>\nIs GT Link Manager really free?<\/h3><\/dt>\n
Can I manage links with AI tools or the REST API?<\/h3><\/dt>\n
Can I integrate with Google Analytics, Plausible, or other analytics?<\/h3><\/dt>\n