Description
Dashdig Analytics is the WordPress integration for Dashdig – the AI-powered URL shortener that creates human-readable short links instead of cryptic character strings.
Why Dashdig?
❌ OLD: bit.ly/3xKf9mP – Looks suspicious, low click-through rates
✅ NEW: dashdig.com/Amazon.Echo.Dot.Sale – Clear, trustworthy, memorable
The Bitly Alternative You’ve Been Looking For
Dashdig uses AI to analyze your destination pages and generate contextual, meaningful short URLs that people actually want to click.
Features:
- AI-Generated URLs – Automatically creates human-readable short links
- Real-Time Analytics – Track clicks, visitors, and traffic sources
- One-Click Setup – Just enter your API key and you’re done
- Automatic Tracking – Script injection handles everything
- QR Code Generation – Every short link gets a QR code
- GDPR Compliant – Privacy-first design
- Lightweight – No impact on page load speed
- WordPress Optimized – Built specifically for WordPress sites
Perfect For:
- Bloggers sharing affiliate links
- Marketers tracking campaign performance
- Content Creators monitoring engagement
- E-commerce Sites promoting products
- Anyone tired of ugly, unmemorable URLs
How It Works:
- Install and activate the plugin
- Get your free API key from dashdig.com
- Enter your API key in Settings Dashdig Analytics
- Start creating human-readable short links!
Your analytics data syncs automatically to your Dashdig dashboard where you can see clicks, referrers, geographic data, and more.
External Services
This plugin connects to external Dashdig API services to provide analytics and URL shortening functionality.
Service Used:
- API Endpoint:
https://dashdig-production.up.railway.app/api - Service Provider: Dashdig
When Connection Occurs:
- API Key Verification – When you test your API key connection
- Front-End Tracking – When tracking is enabled, the script loads on public pages
- URL Shortening – When creating new short links
Data Transmitted:
- Your API key and Tracking ID
- Page URLs visited (for analytics)
- Referrer information
- Anonymous visitor metrics
- Browser/device information (user agent)
User Privacy:
- No personally identifiable information (PII) collected without consent
- Administrators excluded from tracking by default
- Tracking can be disabled anytime
- GDPR compliant
Important Links:
Screenshots
Analytics Dashboard – Real-time insights with page views, unique visitors, bounce rate, and traffic overview 
Settings Page – Easy API configuration with tracking options and connection status 
URL Shortener – Create and manage AI-powered human-readable short links
Installation
Automatic Installation:
- Log in to your WordPress admin panel
- Navigate to Plugins Add New
- Search for “Dashdig Analytics”
- Click “Install Now” and then “Activate”
Manual Installation:
- Download the plugin ZIP file
- Log in to WordPress admin panel
- Navigate to Plugins Add New Upload Plugin
- Choose the downloaded ZIP file and click “Install Now”
- Activate the plugin
Configuration:
- Navigate to Settings Dashdig Analytics
- Enter your Dashdig API key (get one free at dashdig.com)
- Configure tracking preferences
- Click “Test Connection” to verify
- Save settings – you’re done!
FAQ
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Is Dashdig free?
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Yes! Dashdig has a generous free tier. Sign up at dashdig.com to get started.
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How is Dashdig different from Bitly?
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Dashdig uses AI to create human-readable URLs like
dashdig.com/Nike.Summer.Saleinstead of random characters likebit.ly/3xK9mP. This increases trust and click-through rates. -
Where do I find my API key?
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Log in to your Dashdig dashboard at dashdig.com/dashboard to get your API key.
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Will this slow down my website?
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No. The tracking script loads asynchronously and is optimized for minimal performance impact.
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Does this track logged-in administrators?
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By default, no. You can enable/disable admin tracking in the settings.
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Is this GDPR compliant?
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Yes. Dashdig Analytics is designed with privacy in mind and complies with GDPR requirements.
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Can I create short links directly from WordPress?
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Yes! The plugin includes a URL shortener tool accessible from your WordPress dashboard.
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Do I need coding skills?
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No coding required. Just install, enter your API key, and you’re ready to go.
Reviews
Contributors & Developers
“Dashdig Analytics” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
Contributors
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Changelog
1.1.0
- Improved dashboard integration
- Better error handling for API connections
- Updated branding and screenshots
- Compatibility with WordPress 6.4+
1.0.0
- Initial release
- API key configuration
- Automatic script injection
- Header/footer placement options
- Admin exclusion option
- AJAX API key testing