Today I’m excited to announce the release of QuickLink Pro, a new plugin that brings ease and speed to managing external links in the WordPress block editor. If you’ve ever found yourself constantly searching for and copy-pasting the same external URLs while creating content, this one’s for you.
What Makes QuickLink Pro Different?
While WordPress has some built-in link management features, they’re primarily focused on internal links to your own content. When it comes to external links — whether they’re affiliate links, resources, or frequently referenced websites — the WordPress core leaves a bit to be desired.
Of course, QuickLink Pro isn’t the only link management plugin for WordPress. Let’s look at how it compares to existing solutions.
Compared to Simple URLs
Simple URLs is great for redirect management, but it’s really focused on creating trackable short URLs and redirects. QuickLink Pro takes a different approach by integrating directly into your content creation workflow in the block editor.
Versus Pretty Links
Pretty Links is the granddaddy of WordPress link management plugins, and it’s fantastic if your primary goal is to cloak affiliate links and track clicks. However, QuickLink Pro is laser-focused on making the content creation process faster by putting your commonly used links right at your fingertips in the editor.
Compared to ThirstyAffiliates
ThirstyAffiliates is a powerhouse for affiliate marketers with features like automatic keyword linking and click tracking. QuickLink Pro is more of a “less is more” solution – it does one thing (making external links readily available in the editor) and does it extremely well.
The QuickLink Pro Difference
What sets QuickLink Pro apart is its seamless integration with the block editor’s native link interface. There’s no separate modal window to open or additional buttons cluttering up your editor – your saved external links just appear right alongside WordPress’s built-in link suggestions.
Key features include:
- Native Integration: Works directly within WordPress’s link interface – no extra clicks needed
- Quick Search: Find your saved links instantly by title right from the link dialog
- Central Management: Update URLs in one place to maintain consistency across future content
- Clean UI: No bloat, no unnecessary features – just fast access to your important external links
- Multisite Ready: Supports WordPress multisite with separate link libraries for each site
Built for Content Creators
QuickLink Pro was built specifically for content creators who:
- Regularly link to external resources
- Need to maintain consistent affiliate/partner links
- Want to speed up their content creation workflow
- Prefer tools that integrate naturally with WordPress
No Learning Curve Required
One of my favorite things about QuickLink Pro is that there’s practically no learning curve. If you know how to add links in WordPress, you already know how to use QuickLink Pro. Just add your frequently used links in the settings, and they’ll be available right in the editor’s link interface.
Try It For Yourself
Ready to streamline your external link workflow? Head over to QuickLink Pro to learn more and grab your copy.