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Dashdig — Humanize and Shortenize URLs

Dashdig — Humanize and Shortenize URLs

5/5 (3 ratings) — active installs Updated Aug 24, 2026
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Turn ugly URLs into humanized Dashdig links — see the before and after, with QR code included

Turn ugly URLs into humanized Dashdig links — see the before and after, with QR code included

The only WordPress URL shortener that enforces your UTM rules before a link ever goes out.

Turn bit.ly/3xK9fML into dashdig.com/Nike.Summer.Sale — a link people trust, tagged the way your reports expect.

Broken UTMs are why campaign data never adds up: utm_source=Facebook in one post, facebook in the next, nothing at all in the third. Dashdig lets you set the rules once and enforces them everywhere links get made — this plugin, the dashboard, the API, the browser extension, bulk import. Warn on drift, or block it outright.

Every link is also a Dig: a human-readable slug that describes the destination in plain English, so visitors know where they’re going before they click. The Dashdig Humanizer block brings both into the Gutenberg editor.

Features:

  • AI-powered human-readable slugs — links like dashdig.com/Nike.Summer.Sale instead of random strings
  • UTM governance — define campaign rules once; Dashdig warns or blocks untagged and misspelled links at creation
  • Dashdig Humanizer Gutenberg block — shorten URLs directly from the post editor with a live slug preview
  • Link management — create, edit, and organize all your short links from one place
  • Click analytics — see who clicked, when, and from where
  • QR code generation — every link gets a downloadable QR code automatically
  • Easy one-time API key setup — connect in under 60 seconds
  • Automatic tracking script injection — zero code required on your site
  • Header or footer placement — choose where the script loads for optimal performance
  • Exclude admin users from tracking — keep your own visits out of the data
  • GDPR compliant — built with privacy in mind
  • Lightweight and fast — async loading, zero impact on page speed

Perfect For:

  • Bloggers sharing affiliate links who want higher click-through rates
  • Marketers tracking campaign performance across multiple channels
  • Content creators building trust with their audience
  • E-commerce stores driving traffic with branded, readable links
  • Anyone tired of random-character short links that look like phishing attempts

How It Works:

  1. Install and activate the plugin
  2. Create a free account at https://dashdig.com
  3. Enter your API key in Settings > Dashdig
  4. Start creating human-readable short links from your WordPress dashboard or the Dashdig Humanizer block in the post editor

Why Dashdig vs Bitly?

Comparison
Dashdig
Bitly

Cryptic random-character links
❌ Never — every link is human-readable
✅ Default output is cryptic

Human-readable Digs
✅ dashdig.com/Best.Coffee.In.Seattle
❌ Not supported

AI slug suggestions
✅ AI suggests humanized slug options
❌ No AI features

WordPress plugin
✅ This plugin
❌ No official plugin

Gutenberg block
✅ Shorten in the post editor
❌ Copy/paste workflow only

QR codes
✅ Free on every Dig
⚠️ Paid plans only

Free tier
✅ 5 Digs/month free forever
⚠️ Limited, ads added

The bottom line: Bitly gives you a short link. Dashdig gives you a short link your reports can trust.

External Services

This plugin connects to external Dashdig API services to provide analytics and tracking functionality. Please review this disclosure to understand how external services are used.

Service Used:

This plugin connects to the Dashdig API hosted at:
* API Endpoint: https://dashdig.onrender.com/api
* Service Provider: Dashdig (https://dashdig.com)

When Connection Occurs:

  1. API Key Verification – When you click “Test API Key” in plugin settings, a request is sent to verify your credentials
  2. Front-End Tracking – When enabled, the tracking script loads on public pages to collect analytics data
  3. Analytics Dashboard – When viewing analytics data in your WordPress dashboard (if applicable)
  4. Dashdig Humanizer block – When an editor clicks “Humanize” in the block editor, the URL is sent through a secure WordPress REST proxy to create a short link

Data Transmitted:

The following data may be sent to Dashdig servers:

  • During API Verification:

    • Your API key and Tracking ID
    • WordPress site URL
    • Plugin version information

  • During Front-End Tracking:

    • Page URLs visited
    • Referrer information
    • User interaction data
    • Anonymous visitor metrics
    • Browser and device information (user agent)

User Privacy:

  • No personally identifiable information (PII) is collected without user consent
  • IP addresses may be processed for analytics purposes
  • Users can be excluded from tracking (administrators by default)
  • Tracking can be disabled at any time in plugin settings

Important Links:

  • Dashdig Website: https://dashdig.com
  • Terms of Service: https://dashdig.com/terms
  • Privacy Policy: https://dashdig.com/privacy
  • API Documentation: https://dashdig.com/docs

By using this plugin, you acknowledge that data will be transmitted to Dashdig’s servers as described above. Please review Dashdig’s Terms of Service and Privacy Policy before using this plugin.