=== Link Reactor — URL Shortener, Redirects & Shortcodes ===
Contributors: gataurus
Tags: link management, redirect, shortcode, affiliate links, click tracking
Requires at least: 5.3
Tested up to: 7.1
Stable tag: 1.0.0
Requires PHP: 7.4
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

⚡ WordPress plugin for managing links, redirects, shortcodes, and click tracking — all from one powerful dashboard. Forge trackable links, embed custom code.

== Description ==

= 🔗 Fuel your links. Power your shortcodes. =

Link Reactor is a WordPress plugin for managing links, creating shortcodes, and handling URL redirects. Create clean, trackable links, build custom shortcodes, and monitor clicks — all from one dashboard.

= ✨ Key Features =

* **Smart Redirects** — 301, 302, or 307 redirects with custom URL prefixes per link. Default prefix is /go/ — change it to /ref/, /dl/, /out/, or remove completely for short URLs like yoursite.com/sale.
* **Affiliate Link Cloaking** — Hide ugly affiliate URLs behind clean, branded links on your own domain. Perfect for Amazon, ClickBank, ShareASale, and any affiliate program.
* **Click Tracking** — Every click is logged with timestamp, IP address, browser, and referrer data. View stats directly in the dashboard.
* **Shortcode Blocks** — Store HTML, JavaScript, or CSS as named blocks. Insert anywhere with a simple shortcode like `[reactor block="my-code"]`. Edit once — updates everywhere.
* **Live Search & Filtering** — Instantly find links and shortcodes with real-time search. Filter by categories in one click.
* **Editor Button** — A convenient button in the WordPress editor toolbar lets you insert shortcodes or crafted links without leaving the post editor. Browse, search, and click to insert.
* **Unlimited Everything** — Create unlimited links and shortcodes. No restrictions, no premium tiers. Everything is included for free!
* **10 Languages** — Fully translated into English, Russian, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, and Korean with automatic language detection.

= 🌍 Languages =

* 🇺🇸 English (default)
* 🇷🇺 Russian (Русский)
* 🇩🇪 German (Deutsch)
* 🇫🇷 French (Français)
* 🇪🇸 Spanish (Español)
* 🇮🇹 Italian (Italiano)
* 🇨🇳 Chinese (中文)
* 🇯🇵 Japanese (日本語)
* 🇧🇷 Portuguese / Brazil (Português)
* 🇰🇷 Korean (한국어)

== Screenshots ==

1. Main dashboard with links management
2. Creating a new link
3. Shortcode blocks management
4. Plugin settings with language selection
5. Editor button for inserting shortcodes/links

== Installation ==

1. Upload the `link-reactor` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/` or install via WordPress plugin directory.
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu.
3. Go to **Link Reactor** in the admin menu.
4. Start creating links and shortcodes!

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= How do I create a redirect link? =

Go to Link Reactor → Links tab, click "+ Create Link", enter a key (e.g., "my-special-offer"), enter your target URL (e.g., your affiliate link), and click "Create Link". Your short link will be: yoursite.com/go/my-special-offer. You can also customize the prefix in Settings.

= Can I cloak affiliate links? =

Yes! Create a clean link like yoursite.com/go/product-name that redirects to your affiliate URL. Perfect for making links look professional and trustworthy.

= How do I insert a shortcode or link in the editor? =

When editing a post or page, click the "Insert Shortcode" button (⚒️) in the editor toolbar. Browse your shortcodes and links, search if needed, and click to insert.

= Can I remove the /go/ prefix? =

Yes! You can set a custom global prefix (or none) in Settings. You can also override it for each individual link.

= How does click tracking work? =

When enabled, Link Reactor records every click with timestamp, IP address, browser info, and referrer URL. View counters and reset them anytime.

= Is this plugin really free? =

Yes! Link Reactor is 100% free and open source. There are no premium features, no upsells, and no limitations. Create unlimited links and shortcodes without any restrictions.

= Does this plugin work with caching plugins? =

Yes, Link Reactor is compatible with most caching plugins. Redirects are handled at the WordPress level before caching.

= Is my data secure? =

All data is stored in your WordPress database. No external services are used for redirects or tracking.

== External Services ==

This plugin does not connect to any external services. All data is stored locally in your WordPress database.

== Source Code ==

Source code is available at: https://github.com/gataurus/link-reactor

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release on WordPress.org
* 10 languages support
* Live search and category filtering
* Editor button for quick shortcode/link insertion
* Infinite scroll pagination
* RTL support
* Modern, responsive admin interface
* Completely free with no premium tiers

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =
Initial release of Link Reactor. Completely free with unlimited links and shortcodes.