Do I need an account to shorten a link?

No. Basic link shortening works without signing up — guest links stay active for 24 hours. Create a free account to keep links permanently and see full analytics.

Yes. The Free plan gives you 3 projects, 20 links each, click analytics and QR codes, with no credit card and no time limit.

Can I see who clicked my link?

You see aggregate analytics — country, device, referrer and unique vs repeat clicks — not personal data about individual visitors.

Anyone with a long URL

URL shortener with click tracking

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Everything you need

Instant shortening

No account needed for basic links. Paste and go.

Click analytics

Country, device, referrer breakdown on every link.

QR codes

Generate a scannable QR code for any short link.

Expiry dates

Set a link to expire after a date or number of clicks.

Projects

Organize links into projects. Keep campaigns tidy.

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Free plan with 3 projects and 20 links. No credit card.

How it works

Paste your long URL

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Track clicks

See how many times your link was clicked, from which country and device.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need an account to shorten a link?: No. Basic link shortening works without signing up — guest links stay active for 24 hours. Create a free account to keep links permanently and see full analytics.
Is it really free?: Yes. The Free plan gives you 3 projects, 20 links each, click analytics and QR codes, with no credit card and no time limit.
Can I see who clicked my link?: You see aggregate analytics — country, device, referrer and unique vs repeat clicks — not personal data about individual visitors.