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title: How To Install And Activate BetterLinks?
url: https://betterlinks.io/docs/install-and-activate-betterlinks/
date: 2021-04-01T15:23:21+00:00
modified: 2026-08-09T11:28:45+00:00
lang: en_US
---

# How To Install And Activate BetterLinks?

[**BetterLinks**](https://betterlinks.io/) allows you to create, shorten, and manage your preferred links to cross-promote any kind of product. With its aesthetic user interface, you can shorten anything with ease and keep an eye on reporting metrics to run successful campaigns.

Follow this step-by-step guide below to find out how to [**install and activate BetterLinks**](https://wordpress.org/plugins/betterlinks/):

## **Step 1: Search For BetterLinks WordPress Plugin**

First, navigate to your **WordPress dashboard→ Plugins** →**Add New**. Now search for **‘BetterLinks’** on the search panel and the plugin will be displayed on your dashboard.

![search for betterlinks plugin](https://betterlinks.io/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/1-1-1.png)

### **Step 2: Install And Activate BetterLinks On Your Website**

Next, simply click on the **‘Install Now’** button to get BetterLinks on your WordPress site.

![Install BetterLinks](https://betterlinks.io/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/2-1-2.png)

After completing the installation, hit the **‘Activate’** button that will appear in the same

place. BetterLinks will be successfully activated on your website.

![Activate Plugin](https://betterlinks.io/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/3.png)

This is how simply you can install and activate **BetterLinks** on your WordPress site. Now start creating new links and use them in the required places with **BetterLinks**.

Need assistance? You are welcome to [**contact our support team**](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/betterlinks/) at any time.