URL Shortener with Analytics
Create short, memorable links that are easy to share and track. Our free URL shortener helps you manage your links with powerful analytics and customization options.
Why Shorten URLs?
Long URLs can be difficult to share, especially on platforms with character limits like Twitter, or in print materials where space is limited. A URL shortener solves this by creating compact, easy-to-remember links that redirect to your original URL.
- Easier to Share: Short URLs are perfect for social media, SMS campaigns, and printed materials
- Track Performance: Monitor clicks, referrers, and geographic data to understand your audience
- Professional Appearance: Clean, branded links look more trustworthy than long, complex URLs
- Better Analytics: Get detailed insights into how your links are performing across different channels
Benefits of Custom Short Links
Custom aliases allow you to create branded short links that reinforce your message and are easier to remember. Instead of a random string of characters, you can use meaningful words that describe your content.
Use Cases:
Social Media Marketing
Share branded links on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Track which platforms drive the most traffic.
Email Campaigns
Clean, professional links improve click-through rates and provide detailed engagement metrics.
SMS Marketing
Save valuable characters in text messages while maintaining clickable, trackable links.
Print Materials
Create memorable URLs for business cards, flyers, and posters. Generate QR codes for easy scanning.
How URL Shorteners Work
When you shorten a URL, our system generates a unique code and stores it in our database along with your original URL. When someone clicks your short link, they're instantly redirected to the destination while we track valuable analytics data.
Our URL shortener uses base62 encoding to create short, URL-safe codes. You can also create custom aliases for branded links. All links include click tracking, referrer data, and geographic information to help you understand your audience.
Advanced Features
- Click Analytics: View total clicks, referrers, and geographic data
- Custom Aliases: Create branded, memorable short links
- QR Codes: Generate QR codes for each short link
- Link Expiration: Set expiration dates for time-sensitive campaigns
- Password Protection: Secure your links with password protection
- Bulk Shortening: Shorten multiple URLs at once
- Link Management: View and manage all your links in one dashboard
Privacy & Security
We take your privacy seriously. Links created without an account are stored temporarily and automatically expire after 90 days. We collect minimal analytics data (clicks, referrers, general location) to provide you with useful insights. No personal information is shared with third parties.
Getting Started
Simply paste your long URL into the input field above and click "Shorten URL". You'll instantly receive a short link that you can copy and share. For advanced features like custom aliases, password protection, and detailed analytics, consider creating an account.