WebCut - URL Shortener

Description

WebCut is a WordPress plugin that lets site administrators create branded short links with a configurable prefix.

Installation

• Copy the webcut directory into your site’s wp-content/plugins folder.
• Activate WebCut - URL Shortener from Plugins → Installed Plugins.
• On activation the plugin will create a wp_webcut table (prefix will adjust to your site).

Configuration

• Navigate to Settings → WebCut to choose the prefix applied to every short URL. The default prefix is webcut.
• The settings screen also lists every existing WebCut with options to open or delete entries.

Usage

1. Add the [webcut] shortcode to any page or post.
2. Visit the page while logged in with a role that can manage options (typically Administrator).
3. Enter the long destination URL and a custom slug, then select Make WebCut.
4. Share the generated short URL shown in the success message.

Managing WebCuts

• Review all existing short links from Settings → WebCut.
• Use the Delete button alongside an entry to remove it; the slug becomes available again immediately.

Notes

• Only users with the manage_options capability can create or delete WebCuts.
• Short URLs follow the pattern https://yoursite.com/<prefix>/<slug> and redirect with a 301 status code.