By default WCT tracked links live at the root of your domain: my-slug. If you also have another URL-shortener plugin installed (PrettyLinks, ThirstyAffiliates, YOURLS Link Creator, etc.), both plugins can fight over the same slug — causing redirects to fail silently.
The Fix — One Setting
Go to ⚙️ Settings → Slug Prefix and enter a prefix like track, link, r, or l. Every WCT link will then live under its own namespace:
Before: aitwin
After (prefix track): track/aitwin
PrettyLinks keeps owning /go/*, ThirstyAffiliates keeps owning /recommends/*, WCT owns /track/* — no collision.
⚠️ Prefixes to Avoid
go — PrettyLinks' default prefix
recommends — ThirstyAffiliates' default prefix
Any prefix matching an existing WordPress page slug on your site
Safety — Existing Links Keep Working
Enabling a prefix is always safe. Existing tracked links without the prefix continue to redirect normally. New links use the prefix automatically. The Create / Edit / Copy forms all show the full URL with the prefix baked in.
Checking for Conflicts
Visit the 🩺 Diagnostics tab. The Plugin Compatibility card scans for known URL-shortener plugins and offers a one-click fix — you can set the Slug Prefix right there without leaving the page. Once set, the card turns green: "✅ Plugin Conflicts Resolved — PREFIX: /track/".