Free URL Shortener

Why use a free URL shortener instead of a paid plan

Bitly and similar services give away basic short links for free, then charge $8-35+/month for features like custom branded domains, advanced click analytics, or bulk creation. If you just need a clean, working short link with a QR code, that whole subscription tier is unnecessary — this tool covers exactly that, for free, with no expiration.

What's included

• No expiration — a short link created here keeps working indefinitely.
• No click limit — share it as widely as you need.
• Automatic QR code — every link comes with a scannable QR code for print materials.
• Basic click count — look up any short code to see how many times it's been used.

Frequently asked questions

Do these short links expire? No — short links created here do not have an expiration date.

Is there a click limit? No — there's no cap on how many times a short link can be used.

Can I see how many clicks my link got? Yes — paste your short code into the lookup box on this page to see its current click count.

Does every short link come with a QR code? Yes — a scannable QR code is generated automatically alongside every shortened link.

How to shorten a link and track clicks

1. Paste the full web address into the Long URL box.
2. Click Shorten to get your short link.
3. Copy the short link, or use the QR code that is created with it.
4. To see how many times it was opened, paste the short code into the click checker.

Why shorten a URL

Long links with tracking parameters or deep folder paths are hard to read aloud, easy to break in plain-text emails and unattractive in print or social posts. A short link is easier to type, fits in a text message and looks cleaner on slides, packaging and business cards. Because the short address redirects to the original page, your destination content does not change.

Best practices for sharing short links

• Use a short link where space is limited, but show the real domain in contexts where trust matters.
• Always test the short link before printing it on anything permanent.
• Pair it with a QR code for posters, flyers or product packaging.
• Do not shorten links to confidential pages; anyone who has the short link can open the destination.

What happens when someone clicks

Step	Result
1. Visitor opens the short link	The server looks up the original address.
2. The click is counted	You can see the total with the click checker.
3. Visitor is redirected	They land on your original page almost instantly.

More questions

Can I choose a custom short code? The tool generates a short code automatically. For a branded, memorable address, use a custom domain with a dedicated link service.

Is it safe to click a short link? Short links hide the destination, so only open them from people and places you trust. If you create your own, the destination is exactly the address you entered.

Does the short link also work as a QR code? Yes, a QR code is included automatically, and you can also create custom ones with the QR Code Generator.