Title: SPRL URL Shortener Author: SPRL App Published: July 5, 2026 Last modified: July 5, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/sprl-url-shortener/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=3597022) ![](https://ps.w.org/sprl-url-shortener/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=3597022) # SPRL URL Shortener By [SPRL App](https://profiles.wordpress.org/sprl/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/sprl-url-shortener.1.1.2.zip) * [Details](https://wordpress.org/plugins/sprl-url-shortener/#description) * [Reviews](https://wordpress.org/plugins/sprl-url-shortener/#reviews) * [Installation](https://wordpress.org/plugins/sprl-url-shortener/#installation) * [Development](https://wordpress.org/plugins/sprl-url-shortener/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/sprl-url-shortener/) ## Description SPRL URL Shortener helps bloggers, marketers, agencies, businesses, and website owners create professional short URLs directly from WordPress. Whether you’re sharing blog posts, landing pages, products, or marketing campaigns, SPRL makes link management simple and efficient. Features include: * Generate short URLs instantly * Create custom aliases (logged-in users) * Generate QR codes * Copy links with one click * Secure SPRL account integration * Link management from WordPress * Analytics-ready architecture for future enhancements ### Free & Account Features You can start shortening URLs immediately without creating an account. Guest users can create short URLs with usage limits. SPRL account holders receive additional benefits including: * Higher usage limits * Custom aliases * Account-based link management * Future analytics and advanced features ### External Services This plugin connects to external services to provide URL shortening and QR code generation. #### SPRL API This plugin uses the SPRL API (https://insprl.com) to generate and manage shortened URLs. The plugin can be used without creating a SPRL account. Guest users can generate short URLs with usage limits. Logging into a SPRL account enables additional features such as custom aliases and account-based link management. Data sent: * Original URL entered by the user. * Custom alias (if provided). * Authentication credentials during login. * Authentication token for authenticated requests (when applicable). Data is transmitted only when the user generates a short URL, logs into their SPRL account, or performs account-related actions within the plugin. Privacy Policy: https://insprl.com/page/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://insprl.com/page/terms #### QR Code Service This plugin uses api.qrserver.com to generate QR code images. Data sent: * The shortened URL. * The requested QR code size. Data is transmitted only when the user chooses to generate a QR code. Privacy Policy: https://goqr.me/privacy-safety-security/ Terms of Service: https://goqr.me/legal/tos-api.html ## Installation 1. Upload the plugin files to the `/wp-content/plugins/sprl-url-shortener` directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen. 2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress. 3. Open the SPRL menu from the WordPress admin dashboard. 4. Optionally login with your SPRL account for advanced features. 5. Start creating short URLs. ## FAQ ### Do I need a SPRL account? No. You can generate short URLs without creating an account. Guest users are subject to usage limits. ### What are the benefits of logging in? Logged-in users can access additional features such as custom aliases, higher usage limits, and future premium capabilities. ### Can I create custom short URLs? Yes. Custom aliases are available for authenticated users. ### Does the plugin generate QR codes? Yes. QR code generation is included. ### Is the plugin free to use? Yes. The plugin is free to use. Some advanced features may require a SPRL account. ## Reviews There are no reviews for this plugin. ## Contributors & Developers “SPRL URL Shortener” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ SPRL App ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/sprl/) [Translate “SPRL URL Shortener” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/sprl-url-shortener) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/sprl-url-shortener/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/sprl-url-shortener/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/sprl-url-shortener/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/sprl-url-shortener/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.1.2 * Updated the plugin text domain to match the plugin slug for WordPress internationalization. #### 1.1.1 * Improved security by sanitizing and validating AJAX input. * Escaped output according to WordPress Coding Standards. * Added capability checks for AJAX actions. * Added external services documentation. #### 1.1.0 * Initial public release * URL shortening * Guest URL shortening support * SPRL account login support * Custom aliases * QR code generation * Persistent login sessions ## Meta * Version **1.1.2** * Last updated **20 hours ago** * Active installations **Fewer than 10** * WordPress version ** 6.0 or higher ** * Tested up to **7.0** * PHP version ** 8.0 or higher ** * Tags * [link tracking](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/link-tracking/)[qr code](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/qr-code/) [short links](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/short-links/)[url shortener](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/url-shortener/) * [Advanced View](https://wordpress.org/plugins/sprl-url-shortener/advanced/) ## Ratings No reviews have been submitted yet. 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