Free URL Shortener

Shorten any link instantly, with automatic click tracking. No sign-up required.

Short links are easier to share in print, on social media (especially where character count matters), or on packaging where a long URL with UTM parameters would look cluttered. This shortener also tracks click count automatically, so you get basic engagement data even for offline placements like flyers or QR codes.

Worked Example

Example: Paste https://yourstore.com/spring-sale?utm_source=flyer&utm_medium=print&utm_campaign=spring2026 and get back something like toolpilothub.com/r.php?c=aB3xQ9 — much easier to print on a flyer, and every scan/click still lands on your fully UTM-tagged destination.

How It Works

Each shortened link gets a random 6-character code, stored in a database alongside your destination URL. When someone visits the short link, our server looks up the code and redirects them to your original URL, incrementing a click counter along the way.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do short links expire?
Not by default in this implementation — they remain active until manually disabled. Add an optional expiry column/admin action if you want auto-expiring links.
Can I see click statistics?
Click count and last-clicked timestamp are stored per link — build a simple admin table view to browse them.
Is there a limit to how many links I can create?
This demo caps creation at 20 links per browser session to prevent abuse. Adjust the limit or switch to IP-based limiting for production.