URL Shortener
The free URL shortener that tracks every click
Turn long, ugly URLs into short, branded links — then see exactly who clicks, from where, and on what device. Custom domains, QR codes, expiration, and password protection included.
Free plan available. No credit card required.
Everything a short link should do
ClickHQ is more than a redirect. Each link is a small analytics dashboard with the controls you need for real campaigns.
Real-time click analytics
See clicks as they happen, with breakdowns by country, device, browser, and referrer. Know which channels actually drive traffic.
Custom branded domains
Shorten links on your own domain instead of a generic shortener so every link reinforces your brand and earns more clicks.
Custom short links
Choose a readable, memorable slug (yourdomain.com/summer-sale) instead of a random string. Great for print, email, and social.
Link expiration
Set links to stop working after a date or a number of clicks — perfect for time-limited campaigns and one-off shares.
Password protection
Gate sensitive destinations behind a password so only the people you share it with can reach the content.
QR codes on every link
Turn any short link into a scannable QR code for packaging, posters, and events — with the same tracking built in.
How it works
From long URL to tracked short link in under a minute.
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Paste your long URL
Drop in any link — a product page, a doc, a signup form. There is no length limit on what you shorten.
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Customize and brand it
Pick a custom slug, attach your own domain, and set expiration or a password if the campaign needs it.
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Share and track
Share the short link anywhere and watch clicks, locations, and devices roll in from your dashboard in real time.
Why shorten your URLs?
Short links are easier to share, and impossible to measure without.
A short link is cleaner in an email, a tweet, a podcast read, or on a printed flyer — but the real value is what happens after the click. A raw URL tells you nothing. A ClickHQ short link records every visit, so you can compare campaigns, prove ROI, and double down on the channels that work.
Because you control the destination after the link is live, you can fix a broken URL, redirect an old campaign, or A/B test where a link points — all without changing the link people already have. That makes short links safer for anything printed, embedded, or shared widely.
Marketers use short links to attribute traffic across channels. Creators use them to send followers to the right place. Support and sales teams use them to share trackable resources. Whatever you are sharing, ClickHQ tells you whether it landed.
URL shortener FAQ
Is the URL shortener free?
Yes. ClickHQ has a free plan that lets you create short links and see click analytics. Paid plans add custom domains, higher limits, and advanced features.
Can I use my own domain for short links?
Yes. You can connect a custom domain so your short links live on your brand (for example go.yourbrand.com/link) instead of a shared shortener domain.
Do short links expire?
Only if you want them to. Links are permanent by default, but you can set an expiration date or a maximum number of clicks per link for time-limited campaigns.
What analytics do I get?
Every click is recorded with country, device, browser, and referrer, so you can see total clicks over time and which sources send the most traffic.
Can I edit a link after sharing it?
Yes. You can update a link's destination and settings after it is live, so the same short URL can point somewhere new without reprinting anything.
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