Shorten links. Track everything.
The open-source link shortener with custom aliases, QR codes, click analytics, and a developer API. Free forever.
Free links never expire · Custom aliases · QR codes
Live Platform Analytics
Real-time clicks, countries & device stats across all Snip links
How it works
Three steps. Zero friction.
Paste your URL
Drop any long URL into the input. No sign-up needed for instant shortening.
Customize & share
Add a branded alias, set a password, or choose an expiry. Then share it anywhere.
Track performance
Watch real-time analytics: clicks, countries, devices, and referrer breakdown.
Features
Everything you need to manage links
From simple shortening to powerful analytics and programmatic access.
Lightning-fast redirects
Edge-powered infrastructure delivers sub-50ms redirects globally. Your links are never slow.
Detailed analytics
Track clicks, referrers, countries, cities, devices, browsers, and OS — all in real time.
QR code generator
Generate customizable QR codes with custom colors, sizes, and error correction levels.
Password protection
Lock sensitive links behind a password. Only people with the code can access your content.
Link expiration
Set links to expire after a date. Perfect for limited-time offers and time-sensitive content.
Developer API
Full REST API with API keys, rate limiting, and SDKs. Build integrations programmatically.
Developer API
Build with the Snip API
Full REST API with authentication, rate limiting, and comprehensive documentation. Create links, fetch analytics, and generate QR codes programmatically.
// Create a short link via the API
const response = await fetch('https://snipurl.click/api/v1/links', {
method: 'POST',
headers: {
'Authorization': 'Bearer snip_live_your_key_here',
'Content-Type': 'application/json'
},
body: JSON.stringify({
url: 'https://example.com/blog/my-article',
custom_alias: 'my-article',
expires_at: '2025-12-31T23:59:59Z'
})
});
const { data } = await response.json();
console.log(data.short_url); // https://snipurl.click/my-articleOpen source & free
Snip is fully open source. Star us on GitHub, contribute features, report bugs, or self-host your own instance.
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