URL shortener: short links, custom domains and analytics
Shorten any link for free, give it your own name and domain, and see every click. Pick the guide that matches what you need.
A URL shortener turns a long web address into a short link that redirects to it. ShortFreeURL adds what makes a short link worth keeping: a custom name, your own domain with HTTPS, a destination you can change later, QR codes and click analytics that separate people from bots.
The free plan includes 1,000 links and 5 custom domains. Paid plans start at $4 a month for bulk import, mobile targeting, A/B tests and exports.
Shorten your link
Free, instant, no ads. A QR code comes with it.
Public shortening is paused while the dedicated short-link domain is being connected. Connect a domain you own to make short links.
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- 5 custom domains free
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Create and shorten
Free URL shortener
Paste a long link, get a short one — free, fast and without ads. Sign up free to edit it later and see every click.
Short link generator
Create a short URL from any web address in one click, then customise, share and track it.
Make a link shorter
Shrink a long, messy URL into a small link that fits in a post, a text message or on a printed flyer.
Long URL to short URL converter
Convert any long link into a short link — tracking parameters, anchors and all — and keep full control of it.
Tiny URL generator
Make tiny links, small URLs and little links that are easy to share — and give them a name people can read.
Hyperlink shortener
Create shorter hyperlinks for emails, documents, slides and chat — readable, clickable and trackable.
Website link shortener
Shorten any website address online — home pages, product pages, articles or files — and share one clean link.
Custom and branded links
Custom URL shortener
Shorten a URL with a custom name you choose — yourbrand.com/offer instead of a random code.
Vanity URL generator
Create personalized short links that carry your name — for a podcast, a book, a profile or a campaign.
Branded URL shortener
Put your brand in every link — go.yourbrand.com/launch — and turn every click into insight.
URL shortener with your own domain
Shorten URLs on a domain you own — with free automatic HTTPS and nothing to host.
Track and control
URL shortener with analytics
See who clicks your links — where they are, what device they use and where they came from — free.
URL shortener with UTM parameters
Add UTM tags, keep every query parameter and still share a short, clean link.
Editable URL shortener: change the destination any time
Shared a link and need it to go somewhere else? Change the destination — the short link stays the same.
Bulk, API and developers
URL shortener API
Create and manage short links from your own app with a simple REST API — free to start.
Bulk URL shortener
Shorten hundreds of links at once — from a CSV file, a spreadsheet or the API.
Self-hosted URL shortener or your own domain on a managed one?
Want your own URL shortener? You can build or self-host one — or get the same control on your own domain without running a server.
Safe, permanent links
Permanent URL shortener
Short links for things that last — print, packaging, books and signage — that keep working for years.
URL shortener with expiration
Make a link that stops working when you want — on a date, after a period or after a number of clicks.
Safe and reliable URL shortener
HTTPS on every link, no ads in between, and abuse kept off the platform — so people can trust your short links.
Unshorten a URL: see where a short link goes
Paste any short link to reveal its final destination and every redirect on the way — without visiting it.
Compare and switch
The best URL shortener: what to look for
Most shorteners make a short link. The best ones keep that link useful for years. Here is what to check before you choose.
A Bitly alternative for shortening links
Everything you use Bitly for — short links, QR codes, analytics and an API — with more on the free plan.
Google URL shortener (goo.gl) alternative
goo.gl no longer creates links — here is a free, drop-in replacement with your own domain and an API.
Firebase Dynamic Links alternative
Firebase Dynamic Links shut down on 25 August 2025. Replace them with short links that send each device to the right place.
For every platform
Link shortener for Instagram
Short, branded links for your Instagram bio and stories — plus a link-in-bio page to share everything with one link.
Share multiple links with one short URL
Put all your important links on one page and share a single short link to it.
YouTube URL shortener
Short links for YouTube videos, Shorts, playlists and your channel — with a name people remember.
Link shortener for social media
Short, clean links for Facebook, X, LinkedIn, WhatsApp and Snapchat — and a clear view of which network brings clicks.
Shorten Google Form, Docs and Drive links
Turn long Google Forms, Docs, Drive and review links into short links and QR codes people can actually type.
Link shortener for Shopify, Amazon and affiliate links
Short, branded product and affiliate links — with campaign tags, QR codes and conversions tracked.
URL shortener app and browser extension
Shorten the page you are on in one click, or create links from your phone.
More ways in
Start Free — no credit card
The free plan includes 1,000 links, 5 custom domains and 50,000 tracked clicks a month, free forever. Paid plans start at $4 a month when you outgrow it, and you keep everything you have built.
Frequently asked questions
What is a URL shortener?
A service that turns a long web address into a short link that redirects to it, usually with click tracking.
Is this URL shortener free?
Yes. The free plan includes 1,000 short links, 5 custom domains, analytics and QR codes.
Can I choose the name of my short link?
Yes, custom names are free.
Can I use my own domain?
Yes, on every plan, with automatic HTTPS.
Do short links expire?
No, not unless you set an expiry yourself.