Free URL Tool
URL Shortener
Free URL shortener with QR codes, custom slugs, password protection, link expiration, and click analytics. No signup required to create — sign up free to track clicks (countries, devices, time chart).
- Free · unlimited · no signup to create
- QR code · custom slugs · password protection
- Click analytics (sign up free to track)
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About this URL shortener
Free URL shortener with QR codes, custom slugs, password protection, link expiration, and click analytics. No signup required to create — sign up free to track clicks (countries, devices, time chart).
We never put mandatory ads on the redirect itself — when someone clicks your link, they go straight to your destination. The tool page (this one) shows tasteful ads to keep the service free for everyone.
Frequently asked questions
Is the URL shortener really free? #
Yes — fully free for everyone, with no daily caps. You can also use custom codes, passwords, expiration dates, and the API for free once you sign up. We never paywall the core shortener.
Why do I need to sign up to see click analytics? #
Anonymous links have no owner record, so we can't bind click stats to a person. Sign up is free and instant; once you're in, every link you create is automatically tracked (count, country, device, referrer, time chart).
Are there ads on the redirect itself? #
No. When someone clicks our /s/xxx link they go straight to the destination — no interstitial, no countdown, no pop-under. We monetize tastefully on the tool page itself, not on the redirect path.
Do my shortlinks ever expire? #
Only if you set an expiry date or a max-clicks limit (free, signed-in only). Otherwise links live forever as long as the destination stays safe.
What happens to malicious or spam links? #
Every destination is checked against Google Safe Browsing at creation, and a daily resweep re-checks the most-clicked links. Confirmed bad links auto-disable with a friendly page explaining why.
Are affiliate tags ever added to my links? #
If your destination is a baaed affiliate partner (e.g. Bluehost, Spaceship, Amazon), the shortlink may include our tracking tag. This is always disclosed at creation. The admin can disable this site-wide.
Can I edit a link after creating it? #
Yes — signed-in users can edit destination, password, expiry, and UTM tags on their own links. Featured (admin-curated) links are destination-locked to prevent bait-and-switch.
Is there an API? #
Yes — POST /api/v1/shorten works once you're signed in (session-authed for now). Token-based auth for machine-to-machine use is coming soon.