=== Link Tracker - Free WordPress URL Click Tracking Analytics ===
Contributors: harikarishanjain  
Tags: link tracking, link analytics, click tracking, url tracker, WordPress stats
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 6.7.1  
Stable tag: 1.1
Requires PHP: 7.4
License: GPL-2.0+  
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.txt  
Text Domain: link-tracker 


Link Tracker is a simple WordPress URL tracking plugin that collect  front-end link clicks and displays analytics data in the dashboard.

== Description ==  
**Link Tracker** is a free and easy-to-use WordPress plugin that helps website owners monitor link clicks directly from the WordPress admin panel.

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

### Key Benefits:  
- **Improve Engagement** – Understand user behavior by tracking link clicks.  
- **Boost Conversions** – Monitor and optimize call-to-action (CTA) buttons.  
- **SEO Insights** – Identify important outbound and internal links.  

### How It Works  
Once installed and activated, **Link Tracker** automatically tracks every clickable link on your website’s frontend. The data is stored in the database and displayed in an easy-to-read table inside the WordPress admin panel.  

== Features ==  
* Track all external and internal link clicks automatically.  
* Store tracking data in the WordPress database.  
* Display total click count and last-clicked timestamps in the admin panel.  
* Use AJAX-based tracking for a seamless experience.  
* Lightweight and optimized for performance.  
* Simple, easy-to-use admin interface with a sortable click tracking table.  

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

== Frequently Asked Questions ==  

= Will this plugin slow down my website? =  
No, Link Tracker is optimized for performance and uses AJAX for real-time tracking without affecting page load speed.  

= Can I reset the tracking data? =  
Currently, there is no built-in reset button, but you can manually clear the tracking table (`wp_link_tracker`) via phpMyAdmin.  

= Does it track admin clicks? =  
No, the plugin only tracks clicks from front-end users to avoid false analytics.  

== Screenshots ==  
1. **Admin Dashboard Overview** – Displays all tracked links, clicks, and last-clicked timestamps.  
2. **Tracking Table** – Lists URLs along with their click count.  

== Changelog ==  
= 1.1 | Feb 7, 2025 =  
* Improved tracking accuracy.  
* Fixed minor UI bugs in the admin panel.  
* Enhanced performance for large websites.  

= 1.0 | Feb 2, 2025 =  
* Initial release with core tracking functionality.  

== Upgrade Notice ==  
= 1.1 =  
This update is recommended for all users. It improves accuracy and resolves minor bugs.  

== Support & Feedback ==  
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.