=== LiteLnk ===
Contributors: x999666
Tags: redirect, link manager, affiliate, seo, shortlinks
Requires at least: 6.3
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 0.6.6
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

=== Description ===
LiteLnk is a lightweight, high-performance URL redirection tool. By leveraging the latest WordPress 6.3+ core APIs, it ensures maximum security and database efficiency.

**For full documentation, please visit:**
[https://vpsx9.com/litelnk-wordpress-plugin/](https://vpsx9.com/litelnk-wordpress-plugin/)

== Core Features ==
* **Secure & Reliable**: Built-in Nonce security verification and strict permission checks to prevent unauthorized actions.
* **High Performance**: Powered by native PHP logic without bloated database queries for stats, ensuring lightning-fast redirection speeds.
* **User-Friendly**: Automatically performs Slug uniqueness checks during creation and editing to prevent link conflicts.
* **Flexible Path Prefixes**: Easily customize your global redirection prefix (e.g., `/go/`, `/to/`) to match your site's branding.
* **Category Management (Pro Version):**: Support for multi-level category structures like /base/category/slug. Available as an optional upgrade for advanced link organization.

=== Installation ===
1. Upload the plugin folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory.
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress.
3. Go to **Tools > LiteLnk** to manage your redirects and configure your base settings.

=== Frequently Asked Questions ===
= Why does it require WordPress 6.3+? =
To maintain a minimalist codebase and utilize the latest security enhancements in the WPDB engine, LiteLnk does not include polyfills for outdated WordPress installations.

=== Screenshots ===
1. Redirection Management Dashboard. A clean interface to manage all redirects, showing Name/Description, Slug, and Target URL. Supports quick search and one-click slug copying.
2. Edit Redirection Page. Allows entering Target URLs, Slug, Name, and managing other core configurations.

=== Changelog ===
= 0.6.0 =
* Initial Release.
* Added Custom Redirection Prefix (Base Slug) functionality.
* Enhanced Slug Uniqueness Conflict Check during saving.
* Optimized database queries for high-speed performance.