Make every link your own.
Memorable aliases, organized tags, and QR codes. Small details that make your links feel a little more you.
linkshortner.org/s/your-next-idea
Create your first link YOUR LINKS, WITH A LITTLE MORE POSSIBILITY
Small links.
Big possibilities.
A shorter address for your next big idea. Create memorable links, turn them into QR codes, and understand every step of the journey.
Your long link. A fresh start.
Paste a URL below. Your short link is a click away.
Guest links last 7 days and open a four-step destination journey. Create an account to manage your links. Terms apply.
Free to get started No card required
YOUR LINKS, AT A GLANCE
Last 7 days Good things are growing.
Total clicks12,840 ↗ 18.6%
Active links24 and counting
Every connection tells a story.
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Your next big idealinkshortner.org/s/make-it-happen
Long story, short link.linkshortner.org/s/hello
One link. More impact.Share a little possibility.
Illustrative sample data. Your dashboard shows your actual link activity.
A SMALL LINK FOR EVERY BIG IDEA
Creators Growing businesses Publishers Communities People with something to share
A LITTLE LINK. A LOT OF POWER.Everything your links need.
Everything your links need.
Nothing to get in your way.
Less busywork. More sharing, learning, and making things happen.
Get to know your audience.
See where visitors come from and how they engage. Real insights, in a dashboard you’ll actually enjoy using.
Meet your analyticsA little clarity at every click.
Visible destination hosts, clearly labeled actions, and private account records. Know what happens before you continue.
Your next step, clearly explainedPreview. Choose. Continue.
MORE THAN A SHORTER ADDRESSA thoughtful toolkit.
A thoughtful toolkit.
Built around your links.
Useful details that work together, from your first share to your next campaign.
A name people remember
Choose a readable alias instead of an anonymous string. Use a simple name that matches your page, like spring-guide or lunch-menu, and make the destination easier to recognize.
Find a better aliasFrom your screen to real life
Download an SVG QR code for an account-owned link. The vector format stays sharp on a printed poster or business card, and the short address stays useful when the destination changes.
Plan a better QR codeNumbers with useful context
Compare link opens with completed visits, explore referrer domains, and see broad device categories. Choose a date range and export the daily totals when you need a closer look.
Understand your analyticsAn organized place to return to
Give each link a descriptive title and a consistent tag. Search your workspace by title, alias, destination, or tag so yesterday’s campaign is still easy to find tomorrow.
Build a tidy workspaceThe right link, for the right time
Set an optional expiration for a short-lived resource, pause a link when a campaign ends, or update its destination when your content moves. Changes stay under your account’s control.
Explore link managementYour account details stay yours
Manage your profile, change your password, and export your account records. Payment evidence is private, and public payout records require an explicit choice from the publisher.
Read about your privacyA SMALL LINK. YOUR KIND OF WORK.One destination.
One destination.
A world of ways to share it.
Practical examples for people making useful things.
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FOR NEWSLETTERS & COMMUNITIES
Give each placement a purpose.
Sharing the same guide in an email and a community post? Create a separate link for each placement. A clear title and tag let you compare their starts and completions without assuming that every app sends a referrer.
/s/the-field-guide
FOR CREATORS & EDUCATORS
Make resources easier to find.
A lesson, a portfolio, or a practical tutorial deserves an address people can recognize. Explain what is behind your link, check the destination’s permissions, and tell readers about the short guided journey before they open it.
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FOR SHOPS & LOCAL PROJECTS
Print once. Keep things current.
An account-owned short URL can point to an updated menu or event page later. Download its QR code, include the readable address beside it, and test a printed sample before putting it in front of your customers.
GOOD THINGS COME IN SMALL STEPSA clear path.
A clear path.
From link to
possibility.
Our four-page journey keeps visitors informed, with a visible destination and a clear next step.
Get to know the journeyNo misleading buttons.
Just a straightforward way forward.
Just a straightforward way forward.
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Preview the destination
Know where you’re heading before you continue.
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Discover something useful
A little inspiration from The Link Journal.
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Complete a quick check
One simple interaction, then you’re almost there.
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You’ve arrived. Make it count.
Open the original destination with one clear click.
FRESH FROM THE LINK JOURNAL
Explore the journal Good ideas travel well.
Practical tips, small discoveries, and a little inspiration.
Small links, big possibilities: a better way to share
Your next big idea deserves a smaller link. Here is how thoughtful link management makes every share count.
Read the storyBeyond the click: understand your link analytics
Starts, completions, referrers, and devices. Turn your link data into a clearer picture of your audience.
Read the storyQR codes that actually get scanned
Take your links into the real world with a few simple, practical design decisions.
Read the storyA QUICK, PRACTICAL STARTHow to make a short link
How to make a short link
that earns its place.
The best short URL is useful before anyone clicks it. Give it a clear purpose, explain the destination, and use the numbers to improve the experience rather than simply chasing a bigger count.
Here is a simple process you can use for your next share.
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Start with a working destination.
Open the original page in a signed-out browser and on a phone. Check permissions, the page title, and the action you want visitors to take. Shortening a private document does not make it public.
02
Name it for the person opening it.
Use a short alias that matches the destination and a workspace title that explains where you plan to share it. Avoid implying a download, discount, or resource that is not actually on the destination page.
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Try the complete journey.
Open your short URL, check the displayed host, and follow all four steps. A simple interaction check confirms the sequence; it does not scan the destination for malware or guarantee its safety.
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Review the response with context.
After sharing, compare opens and completions over a useful time period. A missing referrer can come from an email app or a privacy setting. Look for patterns before making changes, and review the destination periodically.
BEFORE YOUR FIRST SHAREA few good questions.
A few good questions.
Some clear answers.
Need help with a particular link or account?
Get in touch
What does a URL shortener actually do?
A URL shortener gives an existing web address a shorter alias. The short address points to the destination you choose. Linkshortner adds a visible destination preview and a four-step journey before the visitor opens the original page.
Can I shorten a link without signing up?
Yes. Use the short-link box on this page to create a guest link. Guest links expire after seven days and are rate-limited. A free account gives you a personal workspace, custom aliases, QR codes, and the ability to manage your links.
Does the Free plan require a payment card?
No. The Free plan includes 100 newly created links each month and seven days of analytics. You only make a payment when you choose a paid plan. Paid memberships are one-time purchases for a fixed period, with no automatic renewal.
Can I change where an existing short link goes?
Yes, if you created the link in your account. Open My links, choose Edit, update the destination, and save. You can also change its title or tag, add an expiration date, or pause it. A moderated link remains subject to administrator review.
Why does a visitor go through four pages?
The journey shows the destination, offers an optional editorial preview, asks for a simple interaction check, and provides a final open-destination button. The steps are enforced by the server. Google advertising is not placed on these redirect pages.
Does a short link guarantee that the destination is safe?
No. A short URL and its interaction check are not a malware scan or an endorsement of another website. Review the displayed host and the context in which a link was shared. Use Report a link if a destination looks misleading or harmful.
What do the visitor statistics measure?
The workspace records journey starts, completed visits, referrer domains, broad device and browser categories, and a pseudonymous visitor estimate. Browser privacy settings, shared networks, and repeated visits can affect the counts. Raw IP addresses are not stored in the analytics database.
Can I use a QR code on printed material?
Yes. Download the SVG QR code for an account-owned link, include the readable short address, and test a printed sample before publishing. Avoid guest links for permanent printed material because they expire after seven days.