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Free URL shortener with all the Features of the paid ones
When you shorten your long URL, you'll get a very short link that will redirect to your original link.
A simple yet powerful URL shortener
Shorten.ly lets you shorten long links and generate very short URLs that are better suited to sharing on Facebook, X.com, TikTok, Telegram, Slack and all your sites, messaging networks and blogs. Just paste in your long URL then click on the “Shorten it” button and shorten.ly will instantly generate a short link for you to copy and share by email, chat, SMS or on the social networks
Don't pay a penny, shorten your links without limits
Our free URL shortener offers all the tools and features of paid services without any registration or fees. Shorten your links, track detailed analytics, monitor incoming visits to your store, site, or article, and boost your conversions.
A fast URL shortener
Shorten.ly generates your shortened link in less than 2 seconds using a simple, concise URL shortener form
Security and data privacy
Shorten.ly uses the HTTPS protocol for all shortened links and does not collect any data on its users.
Fast redirections with 100% uptime
Our service is hosted on extremely powerful servers with NVMe SSD hard drives to ensure the ultimate link shortening and redirection experience.
A truly free URL shortener
No hidden fees, no tricks, our service is truly free and so are all its features. We don't impose any limits on the number of links to shorten or limits on analytics.
Works everywhere, on any devices
Our URL shortener is compatible with all devices and systems and requires no installation. Whether you're using a mobile, tablet or PC, you'll have the best interface for shortening your links.
Enhanced moderation for quality service
We promptly check all links and remove any spam or scam links to ensure a clean and trustworthy service.
Discover the features that come with our URL shortener
Multiple short domain extensions
Shorten.ly lets you choose from various domain extensions for your shortened links, so you can select the one that best suits your needs.
View short domainsPersonalized alias names
On Shorten.ly, you can choose your own custom alias for your shortened link, avoiding random names that don't make sense.
More about alias namesDeep linking and retargeting
Redirect your visitors to the appropriate link based on their OS or location. Use personalized URL schemes to send users directly to an application instead of a website.
Deep linking tutoUTM Builder
Shorten.ly includes a UTM parameter builder that allows you to add these parameters to your original links, helping you measure the performance of your marketing campaigns across different traffic and publishing sources.
UTM BuilderRetargeting Pixels
Attach your Facebook, Twitter, or TikTok pixels to your short link by copying your pixel code, clicking on the 'Attach Pixel' button on our form, and pasting the code.
Learn more about Retargeting PixelsCustomizable QR code
Every shortened link on shorten.ly comes with a QR code that opens your link once scanned, and which you can customize, download and share.
Learn how to customize Qr codesPassword protection
Protect your shortened URLs with a password, and only give access to those who have it.
Scheduling and expiration
Set a launch date or expiration date for your shortened links, or define a maximum number of visits before they expire.
Free URL Shortener API
shorten.ly is the only service that gives you access to a free API to shorten your links from your structure, console, or IDE.
API documentationUrl shortener cloaking
By enabling the cloaking feature on shorten.ly, the original link will be hidden and only the shortened link will be displayed in the navigation bar, while the content of the original link will still be shown.
Learn about cloaked short link