ShortLink is a free URL shortener built for speed, branding and insight. Paste any long URL — blog post, product page, YouTube video, affiliate link — and get a short, trackable link in under a second. Unlike generic shorteners, you can pick a custom alias like /summer-sale so every link looks trustworthy and on-brand. Branded short links see up to 39% higher click-through.
How to shorten a URL in 3 steps
- Paste your long URL — must start with
http:// or https://. - Add a custom alias (optional) — 3–30 characters, letters/numbers/dashes/underscores. Leave blank for auto-generated code.
- Copy, share or scan — get your short link, instant QR code and analytics at
/stats/[code].
Fast, reliable 308 redirects with bot filtering
Every short link uses a 308 Permanent Redirect — the SEO-friendly way to preserve link equity. We filter known bots before logging clicks, so analytics reflects real users. Clicks are logged with timestamp, anonymized IP hash, country, device and referrer — see our privacy policy.
QR codes for print and offline sharing
Every link gets an instant, high-resolution QR code. Download as PNG for flyers, receipts, business cards or packaging. A short URL encoded in a QR produces a simpler, more scannable pattern — and because our QR codes are dynamic via the short link, you can update the destination without reprinting.
Privacy-friendly analytics
View total clicks and breakdowns by day, device and country. IP addresses are hashed with a salt and never stored raw. We use cookies only for authentication and guest-link migration — no ad tracking. Read how we handle data in privacy and our terms.
Are shortened links bad for SEO?
No. Reputable shorteners use 301/308 redirects which pass full link equity. Short links do not directly boost rankings, but they improve user experience, click-through rates and campaign tracking — all indirect SEO wins.
Free, no signup required
Shortening is free with no signup required. Create unlimited links and QR codes instantly as a guest, with complete click analytics.