Free URL shortener
Short links and QR codes, without the signup wall.
Paste a URL. Get a short link, a QR, and aggregate stats. Anonymous, 60-day links. Upgrade any time for branded domains, unlimited lifetime, and per-click analytics.
How it works
Four steps. No friction.
- 1
Paste your long URL
Any public https URL up to 2KB. We block known phishing and malware hosts before minting.
- 2
Pick a custom slug (optional)
Lowercase letters, digits, dashes, underscores. Leave blank and we generate a short one for you.
- 3
Get your short link
Copy, share, and watch the click count tick up. No signup, no email.
- 4
Claim it for keeps
Sign up any time to move the link into your account, set an expiry, customise the QR, and unlock branded domains.
Free vs paid
When you outgrow anonymous links.
Free /shorten is built for one-off campaigns and ad-hoc sharing. The paid product covers everything you need when links are part of a workflow.
| Feature | Free /shorten | Paid plans |
|---|---|---|
| Make a short link without signing up | Yes | Yes |
| Custom slug | Yes | Yes |
| Aggregate click stats (last 30 days) | Yes | Yes |
| QR code download | Yes | Yes |
| Link lifetime | 60 days | Unlimited |
| Per-link daily limit | Up to 50 per day | No cap |
| Branded short domain (frmsp.io → yours) | - | Yes |
| Password protection, expiry, geo-targeting | - | Yes |
| Per-click analytics, referrers, devices | - | Yes |
| API + MCP server access | Yes | Yes |
| Team workspaces | - | Yes |
Questions, answered
Frequently asked
Do I need an account to shorten a link?
No. You can mint a short link anonymously. Your link is bound to a cookie so you can find it again later.
How long do anonymous short links last?
Links you create without an account expire automatically after 60 days. Sign up before then to keep them forever.
Can I pick a custom slug?
Yes. Use letters, digits, dashes, and underscores - up to 48 characters. If it is taken we suggest alternatives.
Are these links safe to share?
We screen target URLs against a known-bad domain blocklist before creating the link. Phishing and malware hosts are rejected.
Do you track who clicks my links?
We count clicks and store coarse aggregates (country, referrer host, day). We never store raw IP addresses or personal identifiers.
How many links can I create?
Anonymous users get up to 50 new short links per day per IP, with a smaller per-hour ceiling to absorb bursts.
Is there a QR code?
Yes. Every short link gets a free PNG QR code at /shorten/{slug}/qr.png. Paid plans unlock styled QRs with colours, logos, and SVG export.
Can I move an anonymous link into an account later?
Yes. We are wiring up a one-click claim flow that links an anonymous short link to your account when you sign up.
What happens at the 60-day expiry?
The redirect stops working and the slug becomes available again. You can extend the expiry indefinitely by claiming the link with an account.
How is this different from your paid link product?
The paid product on the dashboard adds branded domains, password protection, geo-targeting, per-click analytics, and team workspaces. Free /shorten is the friction-free entry point; the REST API and MCP server are available on every plan.