{"id":213150,"date":"2025-01-04T16:36:28","date_gmt":"2025-01-04T16:36:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/de.wordpress.org\/plugins\/hitmouse\/"},"modified":"2025-04-08T08:27:02","modified_gmt":"2025-04-08T08:27:02","slug":"hitmouse","status":"closed","type":"plugin","link":"https:\/\/de.wordpress.org\/plugins\/hitmouse\/","author":23171938,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"version":"1.2.5","stable_tag":"1.2.5","tested":"6.8.5","requires":"6.2","requires_php":"7.4","requires_plugins":null,"header_name":"HitMouse","header_author":"SuccessMedia","header_description":"Link Shortener, Link Masker, and Click Tracker for Affiliate- and other Links.","assets_banners_color":"cccccb","last_updated":"2025-04-08 08:27:02","external_support_url":"","external_repository_url":"","donate_link":"","header_plugin_uri":"https:\/\/hitmouse.pro","header_author_uri":"","rating":0,"author_block_rating":0,"active_installs":0,"downloads":578,"num_ratings":0,"support_threads":0,"support_threads_resolved":0,"author_block_count":0,"sections":["description","installation","faq","changelog"],"tags":{"1.2.2":{"tag":"1.2.2","author":"successmedia","date":"2025-01-05 19:28:17"},"1.2.4":{"tag":"1.2.4","author":"successmedia","date":"2025-02-12 10:05:44"},"1.2.5":{"tag":"1.2.5","author":"successmedia","date":"2025-04-08 08:27:02"}},"upgrade_notice":[],"ratings":[],"assets_icons":{"icon-128x128.png":{"filename":"icon-128x128.png","revision":3216939,"resolution":"128x128","location":"assets","locale":""},"icon-256x256.png":{"filename":"icon-256x256.png","revision":3216939,"resolution":"256x256","location":"assets","locale":""}},"assets_banners":{"banner-722x250.png":{"filename":"banner-722x250.png","revision":3216945,"resolution":"722x250","location":"assets","locale":""},"banner-772x250.png":{"filename":"banner-772x250.png","revision":3239255,"resolution":"772x250","location":"assets","locale":""}},"assets_blueprints":{},"all_blocks":[],"tagged_versions":["1.2.2","1.2.4","1.2.5"],"block_files":[],"assets_screenshots":[],"screenshots":{"1":"HitMouse Dashboard<\/strong> \u2013 Overview of all your links and click statistics.","2":"Link Creation<\/strong> \u2013 Interface to add a new link with customizable options.","3":"Categories Management<\/strong> \u2013 Manage categories to organize your links.","4":"Settings Page<\/strong> \u2013 Configure global options for link masking, redirect types, and GDPR compliance."}},"plugin_section":[],"plugin_tags":[369,227605,131785,236406,3602],"plugin_category":[35],"plugin_contributors":[236408],"plugin_business_model":[],"class_list":["post-213150","plugin","type-plugin","status-closed","hentry","plugin_tags-affiliate","plugin_tags-click-tracker","plugin_tags-gdpr","plugin_tags-link-masker","plugin_tags-link-shortener","plugin_category-advertising","plugin_contributors-successmedia","plugin_committers-successmedia"],"banners":[],"icons":{"svg":false,"icon":"https:\/\/s.w.org\/plugins\/geopattern-icon\/hitmouse_cccccb.svg","icon_2x":false,"generated":true},"screenshots":[],"raw_content":"\n

HitMouse \u2013 The Ultimate Link Shortener, Masker, and Click Tracker\nHitMouse is a versatile WordPress plugin designed to help you manage, analyze, and optimize your links like a pro. Whether you're into affiliate marketing, blogging, or running a business website, HitMouse is the perfect click tracker to boost your link performance.<\/p>\n\n

What Makes HitMouse Unique?<\/p>\n\n

Link Shortening and Masking: Turn long, cluttered links into clean, professional URLs that engage your audience.\nAdvanced Click Tracking: Analyze click data in real-time, including referrer information and user interactions\u2014all in one place.\nCategory Management: Organize your links into categories for better overview and streamlined management.\nGDPR-Compliant Options: HitMouse offers anonymized IP tracking to protect your users' privacy and comply with GDPR regulations.<\/p>\n\n

Key Features of the HitMouse Click Tracker:<\/p>\n\n

\u2705 Comprehensive Statistics: Get detailed insights into click counts, referrers, and traffic trends.\n\u2705 User-Friendly Dashboard: Manage all your links from a central, intuitive interface.\n\u2705 Scalable Features: Enjoy PRO functionalities like UTM tracking, statistics, exports, extended data retention, and more.\n\u2705 Bulk Actions: Save time with bulk operations such as deleting or updating multiple links at once.<\/p>\n\n

Why Choose HitMouse?\nHitMouse is more than just a click tracker \u2014 it\u2019s a complete link management system tailored for WordPress users. Save time, maximize your revenue, and stay GDPR-compliant\u2014all with one powerful plugin.<\/p>\n\n

How to Start<\/h3>\n\n

Once the plugin is activated:\n1. Go to Settings > HitMouse<\/strong> to configure the Base Path. The Base Path serves as the foundation for all your shortened links and must contain only letters, numbers, hyphens (-), underscores (_), or plus signs (+).\n2. Under Tracking Settings<\/strong>, set the default redirect type and toggle click tracking on or off.\n3. Save your changes by clicking Save Changes<\/strong>.\n4. Create your first link by navigating to HitMouse > Add New Link<\/strong>.\n - Fill in the required fields: Title, Slug (only letters, numbers, hyphens, or underscores), and Target URL (must start with http:\/\/ or https:\/\/).\n - Optionally, select a category, set link attributes (nofollow, sponsored, new window), or add a description (up to 500 characters).\n - Click Save Link<\/strong> to save it.\n5. Use the clipboard icon in the Links overview to copy your generated link and use it anywhere.<\/p>\n\n

For more detailed instructions, refer to the Help section in the plugin settings.<\/p>\n\n\n

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  1. Download the HitMouse plugin.<\/li>\n
  2. Upload the plugin files to the \/wp-content\/plugins\/hitmouse<\/code> directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.<\/li>\n
  3. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' screen in WordPress. <\/li>\n
  4. Go to 'HitMouse' in the WordPress dashboard to start managing your links.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

    ATTENTION: Sometimes, for proper work, it is necessary to save the Permalinks-Settings again to refresh the link structure!<\/p>\n\n\n

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    Is HitMouse GDPR compliant?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

    Yes, HitMouse offers anonymized IP tracking and privacy-conscious click tracking, making it fully GDPR-compliant.<\/p><\/dd>\n

    Can I categorize my links?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

    Yes, you can create and assign categories to each link for better organization.<\/p><\/dd>\n

    Does HitMouse support bulk actions?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

    Yes, bulk deletion and other management actions are supported in the link dashboard.<\/p><\/dd>\n

    Do you offer support?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

    Yes! We offer support in the support forum<\/a> on WordPress.org<\/p><\/dd>\n\n<\/dl>\n\n\n

    1.2.5 (February 22, 2025)<\/h4>\n\n
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    • FIX: PHP 8 compatibility<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

      1.2.4 (January 06, 2025)<\/h4>\n\n
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      • New: Category Filter in Links<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

        1.2.3 (December 20, 2024)<\/h4>\n\n
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        • New: Charts Dropdown<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

          1.2.1 (December 19, 2024)<\/h4>\n\n
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          • New: Help & Documentation System<\/li>\n
          • Fix: Redirection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

            1.2.0 (December 13, 2024)<\/h4>\n\n
              \n
            • New: Direct redirect (PRO)<\/li>\n
            • New: Keyword Linker (PRO)<\/li>\n
            • TWEAK: Documentation<\/li>\n
            • Fix: Redirection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

              1.1.3 (December 11, 2024)<\/h4>\n\n
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              • New: Direct redirect<\/li>\n
              • Fix: Documentation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

                1.1.2 (December 10, 2024)<\/h4>\n\n
                  \n
                • Fix: Rewrite Rules<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

                  1.1.1 (December 05, 2024)<\/h4>\n\n
                    \n
                  • Fix: Minor Bug-Fixes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

                    1.1.0 (December 03, 2024)<\/h4>\n\n
                      \n
                    • Initial release of HitMouse.<\/li>\n
                    • New: Statistics integrated.<\/li>\n
                    • New: Tracking data storage duration.<\/li>\n
                    • New: UTM Tracking included (PRO)<\/li>\n
                    • New: Dashboard Widget added (PRO)<\/li>\n
                    • New: Searchbox in Lists.<\/li>\n
                    • New: Documentation Sidebar.<\/li>\n
                    • Tweak: Settings moved to WordPress Settings Menu<\/li>\n
                    • Fix: List Order.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

                      1.0.0 (November 24, 2024)<\/h4>\n\n
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                      • Initial release of HitMouse.<\/li>\n
                      • Features included: link shortener, link masker, and basic click tracking.<\/li>\n
                      • Provides dashboard for managing and tracking affiliate links.<\/li>\n<\/ul>","raw_excerpt":"HitMouse is a powerful link shortener, masker, and click tracker for affiliate and other links. Track your links with ease.","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/de.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin\/213150","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/de.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/de.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/plugin"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/de.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=213150"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/de.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wporg\/v1\/users\/successmedia"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/de.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=213150"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"plugin_section","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/de.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_section?post=213150"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/de.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_tags?post=213150"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/de.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_category?post=213150"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_contributors","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/de.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_contributors?post=213150"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_business_model","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/de.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_business_model?post=213150"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}