Free URL shortener · QR codes · AnalyticsLong links, made short.
Paste a messy URL, get a clean short link and a QR code. Free, fast, and the link never expires.
Your short link is ready. Want full click stats and an ad-free page?
No signup needed for 3 links a day. Create a free account for 10 links a month.
What you get
Instant & free
Shorten any link in one click. No signup, no credit card. Short links never expire.
Custom aliases
Create memorable branded links like freeshortlink.com/summer-sale.
QR codes
Every short link gets a free QR code (PNG). Premium adds SVG, print-quality PNG and your own colours and logo.
Click analytics Premium
See who clicks: countries, referrers, devices, browsers and live recent clicks.
Bulk shortening Premium
Paste up to 500 URLs and shorten them all at once. Export to CSV.
Safe & fast
Runs on a global edge network. Malicious link types are blocked automatically.
How to shorten a URL
Copy any long URL and paste it into the box above.
Choose a custom short link or let us generate one.
Share your short link or download its QR code.
Why use a free short link?
Short links look clean in social media posts, emails, SMS messages and printed material. They are easier to remember, easier to type and they let you track how many people click. Freeshortlink is a fast, free URL shortener built on a global edge network, so redirects are near-instant anywhere in the world.
Who uses Freeshortlink?
- Social media managers keep posts on Instagram, TikTok, X and LinkedIn clean and track which channel sends the most visitors.
- Small businesses and shops print QR codes on menus, flyers, packaging and business cards that lead to a website, booking page or review form.
- Teachers and students share long Google Docs, Drive folders and course pages as short links that are easy to type in a classroom.
- Marketers and newsletter writers shorten long tracking URLs with UTM parameters and compare clicks per campaign.
- Event organizers share one memorable link, like freeshortlink.com/summer-party, for tickets, schedules and photos.
What makes a good short link?
A good short link is short, readable and trustworthy. Use a custom alias that describes the destination (for example /spring-menu instead of a random code) so people know where they are going before they click. Avoid aliases that can be confused, such as mixing the letter “l” and the number “1”. When you print a QR code, test it with a couple of phones and leave a white margin around it so cameras can read it easily.
About Freeshortlink
Freeshortlink is an independent link shortener built for people who just want a fast, honest tool: paste a link, get a short URL and a QR code, done. There are no expiring links, no forced sign-ups and no watermarks on QR codes. Redirects run on Cloudflare’s global network in more than 300 cities, so your visitors reach the destination almost instantly wherever they are. Without an account you can shorten 3 links a day, and a free account gives you 10 links a month with QR codes and custom aliases. Premium unlocks unlimited links*, full click statistics, bulk shortening and an ad-free experience. Read more about us.
Safety and abuse prevention
We block dangerous link types such as javascript: and data: URLs, limit how fast links can be created and remove links that are used for phishing, malware or spam. If you find a short link that looks abusive, please report it to us and we will review it quickly.
Frequently asked questions
Is Freeshortlink really free?
Yes. You can shorten 3 links a day without an account, or 10 links a month with a free account – including custom aliases and QR codes. Premium ($8/month or $79/year) adds unlimited links*, full click statistics, bulk shortening, bulk QR export and no ads.
Do my short links expire?
No. Links created on Freeshortlink never expire, as long as they don’t break our Terms of Service.
Do I need an account?
No. Without an account you can shorten 3 links a day. A free account gives you 10 links a month and a dashboard where you can see and delete your links.
Can I choose my own short link?
Yes. Type a custom alias (for example my-shop) and your link becomes freeshortlink.com/my-shop if it’s available.
How do I make a QR code for my link?
Every short link automatically gets a free QR code you can download as a PNG. Premium adds a vector SVG, a print-quality PNG (1200 px) and custom colours with your logo in the centre.
Are short links bad for SEO?
No. Short links redirect visitors to your original page, so search engines still index and rank your real URL. Short links are mainly for sharing on social media, in emails, SMS and print.
Can I see how many people clicked my link?
Free accounts see the total number of clicks. Premium shows full click statistics: clicks over time, countries, referrers, devices, browsers and live recent clicks.
Can I use my own domain?
Yes. Premium includes up to 5 custom domains (like go.yourbrand.com), and Business includes unlimited custom domains (fair use). Add the domain in your dashboard and point a CNAME record at customers.freeshortlink.com – SSL is automatic.
Can I edit or delete a short link?
Links created while logged in can be deleted from your dashboard at any time, for free. Changing a link’s destination or alias is a Premium feature.