{"id":221233,"date":"2025-02-02T13:26:27","date_gmt":"2025-02-02T13:26:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/link-tracker\/"},"modified":"2025-03-07T10:13:13","modified_gmt":"2025-03-07T10:13:13","slug":"link-tracker","status":"closed","type":"plugin","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/link-tracker\/","author":23214627,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"version":"1.2","stable_tag":"1.2","tested":"6.7.5","requires":"6.0","requires_php":"7.4","requires_plugins":null,"header_name":"Link Tracker","header_author":"HarKarishan Jain","header_description":"Adds internal and external link counts to post\/page\/CPT list view.","assets_banners_color":"335cc9","last_updated":"2025-03-07 10:13:13","external_support_url":"","external_repository_url":"","donate_link":"","header_plugin_uri":"","header_author_uri":"","rating":0,"author_block_rating":0,"active_installs":10,"downloads":517,"num_ratings":0,"support_threads":0,"support_threads_resolved":0,"author_block_count":0,"sections":["description","installation","faq","changelog"],"tags":{"1.0":{"tag":"1.0","author":"harikarishanjain","date":"2025-02-02 13:25:51"},"1.1":{"tag":"1.1","author":"harikarishanjain","date":"2025-02-07 04:50:02"},"1.1.1":{"tag":"1.1.1","author":"harikarishanjain","date":"2025-02-13 02:17:16"},"1.2":{"tag":"1.2","author":"harikarishanjain","date":"2025-03-07 10:13:13"}},"upgrade_notice":{"1.2":"

This update introduces a new settings page that allows you to enable\/disable admin tracking, globally enable\/disable tracking, and exclude specific URLs from being tracked. We recommend upgrading for better control over link tracking settings.<\/p>"},"ratings":[],"assets_icons":{"icon-128x128.png":{"filename":"icon-128x128.png","revision":3233394,"resolution":"128x128","location":"assets","locale":""},"icon-256x256.png":{"filename":"icon-256x256.png","revision":3233391,"resolution":"256x256","location":"assets","locale":""}},"assets_banners":{"banner-1544x500.png":{"filename":"banner-1544x500.png","revision":3233393,"resolution":"1544x500","location":"assets","locale":""},"banner-772x250.png":{"filename":"banner-772x250.png","revision":3233392,"resolution":"772x250","location":"assets","locale":""}},"assets_blueprints":{},"all_blocks":[],"tagged_versions":["1.0","1.1","1.1.1","1.2"],"block_files":[],"assets_screenshots":{"screenshot-1.png":{"filename":"screenshot-1.png","revision":3252083,"resolution":"1","location":"assets","locale":""},"screenshot-2.png":{"filename":"screenshot-2.png","revision":3252084,"resolution":"2","location":"assets","locale":""},"screenshot-3.png":{"filename":"screenshot-3.png","revision":3252085,"resolution":"3","location":"assets","locale":""}},"screenshots":{"1":"Admin Dashboard Overview<\/strong> \u2013 Displays all tracked links, clicks, and last-clicked timestamps.","2":"Tracking Table<\/strong> \u2013 Lists URLs along with their click count."}},"plugin_section":[],"plugin_tags":[5375,37110,7182,140182,15712],"plugin_category":[],"plugin_contributors":[237490],"plugin_business_model":[],"class_list":["post-221233","plugin","type-plugin","status-closed","hentry","plugin_tags-click-tracking","plugin_tags-link-analytics","plugin_tags-link-tracking","plugin_tags-url-tracker","plugin_tags-wordpress-stats","plugin_contributors-harikarishanjain","plugin_committers-harikarishanjain"],"banners":[],"icons":{"svg":false,"icon":"https:\/\/s.w.org\/plugins\/geopattern-icon\/link-tracker_335cc9.svg","icon_2x":false,"generated":true},"screenshots":[{"src":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/link-tracker\/assets\/screenshot-1.png?rev=3252083","caption":"Admin Dashboard Overview<\/strong> \u2013 Displays all tracked links, clicks, and last-clicked timestamps."},{"src":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/link-tracker\/assets\/screenshot-2.png?rev=3252084","caption":"Tracking Table<\/strong> \u2013 Lists URLs along with their click count."},{"src":"https:\/\/ps.w.org\/link-tracker\/assets\/screenshot-3.png?rev=3252085","caption":""}],"raw_content":"\n

Link Tracker<\/strong> is a free and easy-to-use WordPress plugin that helps website owners monitor link clicks directly from the WordPress admin panel.<\/p>\n\n

Whether you want to track affiliate links, outbound links, or internal site navigation, this plugin provides real-time analytics with minimal performance impact.<\/p>\n\n

Key Benefits:<\/h3>\n\n
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  • Improve Engagement<\/strong> \u2013 Understand user behavior by tracking link clicks. <\/li>\n
  • Boost Conversions<\/strong> \u2013 Monitor and optimize call-to-action (CTA) buttons. <\/li>\n
  • SEO Insights<\/strong> \u2013 Identify important outbound and internal links. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

    How It Works<\/h3>\n\n

    Once installed and activated, Link Tracker<\/strong> automatically tracks every clickable link on your website\u2019s frontend. The data is stored in the database and displayed in an easy-to-read table inside the WordPress admin panel.<\/p>\n\n

    Features<\/h3>\n\n
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    • Track all external and internal link clicks automatically. <\/li>\n
    • Store tracking data in the WordPress database. <\/li>\n
    • Display total click count and last-clicked timestamps in the admin panel. <\/li>\n
    • Use AJAX-based tracking for a seamless experience. <\/li>\n
    • Lightweight and optimized for performance. <\/li>\n
    • Simple, easy-to-use admin interface with a sortable click tracking table. <\/li>\n
    • New Settings Page<\/strong> \u2013 Users can enable\/disable tracking for admin users, globally enable\/disable clicks tracking, and add specific URLs to be ignored from tracking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

      New Features in Version 1.2<\/h3>\n\n
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      • Admin Click Tracking<\/strong>: Option to exclude admin users<\/strong> from link tracking to ensure accurate analytics for front-end visitors only.<\/li>\n
      • Global Link Tracking Toggle<\/strong>: A new setting to enable or disable link tracking<\/strong> globally across the site, allowing you to pause tracking for any reason (e.g., maintenance mode).<\/li>\n
      • Ignore Specific URLs<\/strong>: Ability to exclude specific URLs<\/strong> from tracking. You can add these URLs one per line in the settings to ensure they are not included in the tracking data.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

        Support & Feedback<\/h3>\n\n

        If you have any questions, issues, or feature requests, feel free to open a support ticket on the WordPress.org plugin repository or reach out to the developer.<\/p>\n\n\n

          \n
        1. Download the plugin ZIP file. <\/li>\n
        2. Upload the plugin folder to \/wp-content\/plugins\/link-tracker\/<\/code> via FTP or install it through the WordPress plugin dashboard. <\/li>\n
        3. Activate the plugin from the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress. <\/li>\n
        4. The plugin starts tracking links automatically. <\/li>\n
        5. View tracked data under Dashboard > Link Tracker<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
          \n

          Will this plugin slow down my website?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

          No, Link Tracker is optimized for performance and uses AJAX for real-time tracking without affecting page load speed.<\/p><\/dd>\n

          Can I reset the tracking data?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

          Currently, there is no built-in reset button, but you can manually clear the tracking table (wp_link_tracker<\/code>) via phpMyAdmin.<\/p><\/dd>\n

          Does it track admin clicks?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

          No, the plugin only tracks clicks from front-end users to avoid false analytics.<\/p><\/dd>\n

          Can I exclude specific URLs from being tracked?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

          Yes, there is a new feature in the settings page where you can add URLs to be ignored for tracking (one per line).<\/p><\/dd>\n\n<\/dl>\n\n\n

          1.2 | Mar 7, 2025<\/h4>\n\n
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          • Added: Settings page for configuring the tracking behavior.<\/li>\n
          • Added: Option to exclude admin user clicks from tracking.<\/li>\n
          • Added: Global toggle to enable\/disable link tracking across the site.<\/li>\n
          • Added: Option to exclude specific URLs from tracking.<\/li>\n
          • Improved: Enhanced performance and UI updates in the settings page.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

            1.1.1 | Feb 13, 2025<\/h4>\n\n
              \n
            • Fixed: Delete button now functions correctly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

              1.1 | Feb 7, 2025<\/h4>\n\n
                \n
              • Improved tracking accuracy. <\/li>\n
              • Fixed minor UI bugs in the admin panel. <\/li>\n
              • Enhanced performance for large websites. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

                1.0 | Feb 2, 2025<\/h4>\n\n
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                • Initial release with core tracking functionality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>","raw_excerpt":"Link Tracker is a simple WordPress URL tracking plugin that collects front-end link clicks and displays analytics data in the dashboard.","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin\/221233","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/plugin"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=221233"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wporg\/v1\/users\/harikarishanjain"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=221233"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"plugin_section","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_section?post=221233"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_tags?post=221233"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_category?post=221233"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_contributors","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_contributors?post=221233"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_business_model","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_business_model?post=221233"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}