=== CleanLinks ===
Contributors: mehul0810, ankur0812
Tags: link cloaking, link branding, affiliate links, link shortener, redirect manager
Donate link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mehulgohil
Requires at least: 5.5
Tested up to: 6.8
Requires PHP: 8.1
Stable tag: 1.0.3
License: GPLv3
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html

Create branded short links, manage redirects, cloak affiliate URLs, and export links via CSV – all from your WordPress dashboard.

== Description ==

**CleanLinks** is your all-in-one solution for creating branded, customizable short links directly within WordPress. Whether you’re managing affiliate campaigns, simplifying external URLs, or just looking for a professional way to share links, CleanLinks makes it easy.

Designed to be lightweight yet powerful, CleanLinks lets you create 301 and 302 redirects, track clicks, categorize links, and export all your links to CSV – with a single click.

= Key Features =

- **Branded Short Links** – Cloak long URLs under your own domain.
- **CSV Export Tool** – Export all your links in CSV format with one click for backup or reporting.
- **Click Tracking** – Optional built-in analytics to track link clicks.
- **Organize Your Links** – Group links with tags for easy management.
- **SEO-Friendly** – Compatible with SEO and caching plugins.
- **Developer Friendly** – Built using WordPress standards with hooks/filters.

= Minimum Requirements =

- WordPress 5.5 or higher
- PHP 8.0 or higher
- MySQL 5.5 or higher

= Automatic Installation =

1. Go to your WordPress dashboard.
2. Navigate to Plugins → Add New.
3. Search for "CleanLinks".
4. Click "Install Now" and activate.

= Manual Installation =

1. Download the CleanLinks plugin.
2. Upload it to your `/wp-content/plugins/` directory via FTP or File Manager.
3. Activate CleanLinks from the "Plugins" screen in your WordPress dashboard.
4. Navigate to **CleanLinks** menu to start managing your branded links.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Can I export all my links? =
Yes! CleanLinks includes a simple Export tool that lets you download all your links in CSV format with a single click.

= Does CleanLinks support affiliate links? =
Absolutely. You can cloak affiliate links using 301 or 302 redirects and group them with tags for easy management.

= Can I track clicks on my links? =
Yes. Click tracking is available per link.

= Is it compatible with caching and SEO plugins? =
Yes, CleanLinks is fully compatible with popular caching and SEO plugins.

== Screenshots ==

1. Admin interface showing branded link management.
2. Redirect settings with 301/302 options.
3. Export tool with one-click CSV export.
4. Analytics and click tracking interface.

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.3 =
* Update blueprint.json

= 1.0.2 =
* Update blueprint.json

= 1.0.1 =
* Update blueprint.json

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release.
* Create and manage branded links.
* One-click export to CSV.
* Built-in click tracking.
* Lightweight and SEO-friendly.

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =
Initial version of CleanLinks with CSV export, link tracking, and redirect features.