URL Shortener
Short, branded links that build trust and get more clicks.
Turn long, ugly URLs into clean short links you can share anywhere — each one tracked with real-time click analytics.
Custom link names
Pick memorable back-halves like /summer-sale instead of random codes.
Editable destinations
Change where a link points anytime — no need to reprint or re-share.
Click analytics
See clicks by location, device, browser and referrer in real time.
Bulk-friendly
Create and manage hundreds of links from one clean dashboard.
A URL shortener turns long, messy web addresses into short, clean links that are easier to share, click, and remember. lynkily is a free URL shortener built for creators, marketers, and small businesses who want tidy branded-feeling links without the enterprise price tag. Shorten a link in seconds, no signup required to get started.
The free plan gives you 50 short links every month, while paid plans add editable dynamic links, UTM building, and full click analytics from just $5/mo. Compared to Bitly's 5 free links plus ads, or paid tiers that start near $35/mo, lynkily is the affordable all-in-one choice that keeps your links and your budget under control.
How the URL shortener works
Paste any long link into the box, click shorten, and lynkily instantly creates a compact short URL you can copy anywhere. There is nothing to install and you can create a short link in a few seconds. Each link redirects visitors to your original destination while staying easy to type, tweet, or print. On paid plans your links become dynamic, so you can edit the destination later without changing the short URL you already shared.
Key capabilities
lynkily packs the features marketers actually use into one tool:
- Free shortening with 50 links per month, no credit card needed
- Editable dynamic links that you can repoint anytime (Starter and up)
- Built-in UTM builder for clean campaign tracking
- Matching QR codes generated from the same link
- Click analytics so you know what is working
See full feature limits on the pricing page.
A real use-case
Say you run a weekly newsletter and want to track which links readers click. Shorten each destination, add UTM tags, and drop the short links into your email. If a landing page URL changes later, just edit the dynamic link and every copy you already sent keeps working. Pair it with a link in bio page for social posts, and read more tactics on the blog.
Popular use cases
Frequently asked questions
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