--- title: "Free Link Shortener with Public Analytics — No Signup" description: "Free link shortener with public analytics, optional password, and expiration. No signup. 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Every link comes with a public analytics page so you can share results, not just clicks. In short: LinkPilot is a free link shortener. It creates a short URL with a built-in public analytics page, optional password, and optional expiration — no account required. Paid plans add custom domains, private analytics, and link editing. Short linkSecret link Destination URL Custom slug (optional) Lowercase letters, numbers, and hyphens. Can't start or end with a hyphen. Create free short link Free No account required Public analytics included - No signup, no email — paste and shorten - Public analytics URL included with every link - Optional password protection on every link - Optional expiration date — temporary short links - Mobile-first redirect infrastructure - Safe URL filtering blocks malware schemes - Optional custom slug - Claim your link later by signing up ## How it works — 3 steps 1. 1 Paste your long URL Drop any HTTPS link into the field above. Optionally pick a custom slug. 2. 2 Choose your options Add a password or an expiration date if you want a temporary or private short link. 3. 3 Copy and share Get an instant short URL plus a public analytics page you can share alongside it. ## What is a link shortener? A link shortener takes a long destination URL and gives you a short, brandable redirect URL that's easier to share in chat, email, social, QR codes, and print. When someone clicks the short link, our edge network resolves the destination and forwards them with a sub-100ms redirect. ## A modern Bitly and TinyURL alternative Bitly and TinyURL invented the category, but their free tiers are limited and most of the useful controls — password protection, expiration, link editing — are locked behind paid plans. LinkPilot's free shortener includes a public analytics URL, optional password, and optional expiration out of the box, so a free link can actually be private and temporary. ## Why use LinkPilot's free shortener? Most free shorteners give you a short URL and nothing else. LinkPilot also gives you a public analytics URL you can share with collaborators — total clicks, top countries, devices, and referrers — without anyone needing an account. When you're ready to lock things down, sign up to get private analytics, link revocation, expiration, passphrases, and team workspaces. ## When you'll want an account Anonymous links work great for one-off shares. Sign up if you need to: edit the destination after sending, revoke a link, set a custom expiration, use a custom domain, get private analytics, organize links into collections, or invite teammates. ## Frequently asked questions ### Is this really free? ### What's the best free link shortener with password protection? ### Is LinkPilot a good Bitly alternative without signup? ### Does this work as a TinyURL alternative? ### Can I shorten a URL with an expiration date? ### How long do anonymous links last? ### Can I use a custom slug? ### Are URLs checked for safety? ### What analytics do I get? ### Can I claim a link I created anonymously? ## Ready for the full LinkPilot? Create a free account to claim your links, get private analytics, revoke after sending, set passphrases, and manage everything in one workspace. 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