ShortLink

Fast URL shortener with real-time analytics.

Category: Developer Tools
Pricing: Free
Platform: Web, API

Key features

Custom aliases instead of random short codes
Real-time click analytics — no waiting on a dashboard refresh
QR code generation for every link
UTM builder for tagging campaign traffic
Geo tracking to see where clicks come from
A RESTful API for creating and managing links programmatically

ShortLink is a URL shortener built for people who actually want to see what happens after someone clicks — real-time analytics and geo data, not a click counter that updates once a day.

The problem it solves

Most free URL shorteners give you a short code and little else: delayed analytics, no custom aliases, no API. ShortLink is built the other way around — the short link is the easy part; the tracking, tagging, and API access are the actual product.

How it works

Paste a long URL, optionally set a custom alias, and ShortLink generates a short link along with a QR code for it. Every click is tracked in real time, including rough geographic origin, so you can see traffic as it happens rather than in a next-day report. A built-in UTM builder helps tag links for specific campaigns before you share them, and the RESTful API lets you create and manage links from your own scripts or apps instead of the web UI.

Who it’s for

Developers who want programmatic link management via the API, and marketers who need to track campaign performance — custom aliases, UTM tags, and geo data — without waiting on delayed analytics.

Try it

ShortLink is free to use: s.fulinlabs.com

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FAQ

What is ShortLink?

ShortLink is a URL shortener with real-time analytics, custom aliases, QR codes, a UTM builder, geo tracking, and a RESTful API.

Can I use a custom alias instead of a random code?

Yes — you can set your own alias for any shortened link.

Is there an API?

Yes, ShortLink exposes a RESTful API so you can create and manage short links programmatically.