Free URL shortener: custom slug, public click stats, no signup

    Paste a long URL and get a short one with the slug you choose. No account, no email, no credit card. Every link comes with a public analytics page, an optional password and an optional expiry, so you can share results, not just clicks.

    Track clicks on this link — create a free LinkPilot account

    No credit card required · Free forever plan

    What a short link gives you

    The slug is yours; the destination is editable. Change where it points later and the URL on the flyer keeps working.

    • 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 this URL 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

    Ready for the full LinkPilot?

    Create a free account to claim your links, get private analytics, revoke after sending, and manage everything in one workspace. Passphrase protection is available on Pro.

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