Pretty Links Service Profile – Features, Pricing & Global Access

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Established: 2009
by John Robery

About the Service

Overview

Pretty Links is a WordPress plugin that allows marketers to shorten, cloak, and manage branded links directly within their site dashboard. Primarily for affiliate and content-driven businesses, it converts long URLs into clean, trackable links.

Key Service Details

  • Service Type: Self-hosted WordPress plugin
  • First Launched: August 2009
  • Core Use Case: Affiliate link cloaking, management, and performance tracking
  • Core Users: Bloggers, affiliate marketers, podcasters, content creators

Core Features and Capabilities

Feature Summary

  • Create short, branded URLs with cloaking
  • Track clicks by source, country, device, and referrer
  • Automate keyword replacement with affiliate links
  • Redirect types: 301, 302, 307, JavaScript, Meta-Refresh, Pixel
  • PrettyPay™ to accept Stripe payments via one-click links
  • Link Health feature to scan for broken links
  • Split testing and link rotation supported on paid plans

Supported Tools & Environments

  • Runs inside WordPress (self-hosted only)
  • No desktop or mobile apps
  • Developer Tools add-on (Super Affiliate plan) for API & webhook access

Service History & Founders

Year Launched & Evolution

  • 2009 – Pretty Links launched as a basic link shortener for WordPress
  • Evolved into a full-featured affiliate management plugin with automation, payment links, and API access

Founders & Ownership

  • Founder: Blair Williams
  • Owned by Awesome Motive (WPBeginner Growth Accelerator, founded by Syed Balkhi)

Offices and Headquarters

Main Office Locations

  • South Jordan, Utah, United States

Global Accessibility

  • Available globally to WordPress users
  • Supports multiple languages via WordPress translation project

Business Partnerships

Platform & Technology Partners

  • Integrates with MonsterInsights (Google Analytics compatibility)
  • Works with Uncanny Automator for automated workflows
  • No direct integrations beyond WordPress

Operator & Affiliate Networks

  • Used by affiliate marketers, publishers, and agencies managing content sites
  • Reseller and partner programs available via official site

Pricing & Plans

Pricing Tiers

Plan Annual Fee (USD) Key Features
Lite (Free) $0 Basic shortening, 301/302/307 redirects, click tracking
Beginner $99.60 Advanced redirects, auto-link creation, import/export, PrettyPay™
Marketer $149.60 Keyword automation, split testing, advanced analytics, link disclosures
Super Affiliate $199.60 QR codes, product displays, public generator, developer tools (API)

Billing & Trial Options

  • Annual billing only – no monthly plans
  • 14-day money-back guarantee for new users

Compliance

Data Handling & Privacy

  • Tracks clicks using cookies (prli_visitor, prli_click)
  • Users responsible for GDPR compliance through their own cookie consent banners
  • Documentation provided for privacy and cookie policy setup

Contact Details

Company Address

  • South Jordan, Utah, United States

Support Channels

  • Help desk ticketing via official site
  • Extensive documentation and video tutorials available
  • No public email or phone support listed
Website: prettylinks.com
Contact: support@prettylinks.com
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