How do I shorten a URL for free?

How do I shorten a URL for free?

Tim Leland

When Google shut down its old URL shortener, many people started looking for a simple way to keep creating short links for free. That is part of what inspired T.LY.

T.LY makes it easy to shorten, track, brand, and share URLs. Many features are available for free, and basic link shortening does not require an account.

T.LY Website

The easiest way to generate a short link for free is to visit T.LY and paste in your long link. Next, click Shorten. This creates a short URL that you can immediately copy and share.

T.LY Homepage

Watch the quick demo on YouTube

T.LY Analytics

Tracking clicks is one of the best reasons to use a URL shortener. It helps you understand where visitors are coming from and which links are getting the most attention. To view the stats for a short URL, add a + sign to the end of it.

T.LY analytics

T.LY QR Code Builder

You can also generate a QR code for the short link using T.LY's QR code generator. You can customize the code, add an image, and export it as a JPEG, PNG, SVG, or WEBP file.

QR Code Generator

T.LY URL Shortener Extension

You can also add the T.LY extension to your browser so long URLs can be shortened without leaving the page you are on. The extension can shorten the current page, shorten links with a right-click, and generate a QR code at the same time.

Link Shortener Extension

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Author Tim Leland

Tim Leland

Tim Leland brings over 20 years of software development experience to the table, creating products used by millions around the globe. He founded T.LY with a vision to build the world’s shortest URL shortener—and since then, the platform’s popularity has soared. Under Tim’s leadership, T.LY has evolved into a top-tier solution recognized for its reliability and ease of use, now serving millions of satisfied users worldwide.

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T.LY is the best link management service to track, brand, and share short URLs, QR codes, and OneLinks. Install our free Browser Extension with over 450,000 users from the extension store to automatically shorten links in one easy click! We support Chrome, Firefox, Edge and Opera.