Shorten long hyperlinks in comments

The trick is in the make_clickable function. This filter is what converts the non-links into links. So to make it act differently, you just have to modify it to replace the links with shorter bits.

However, modifying core code is no good either, so the better way is to clone the function, and modify the clone. Then you can plug it in where you want it. In your case, in comment text.

Here’s a quick hack I did of the function. It’s untested, but I think it’ll work.
https://ottodestruct.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2006/08/short_links.txt

You’d put that code into your theme (like functions.php) or into your my-hacks file, or into a plugin.

CP, see also this thread:
https://www.ads-software.com/support/topic/58622?replies=15
(found by search, BTW…)

Searching is my friend ??

Thanks for the replies guys. I just came back to say that this plugin was able to meet my needs (listed in the codex):

https://www.village-idiot.org/archives/2006/06/29/wp-chunk/

The solution couldn’t be simpler. Thanks again!