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New! Robots.txt granular permissions
Control exactly which crawlers can index your domain — allow Google, block AI scrapers, or mix rules per domain.
Cut Short
Insights on link management, marketing analytics, and the craft of growth — written by the team behind Short.io.
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New! Improved Teams UI
Teams now supports shared Geo and Campaign templates across the whole team, alongside a redesigned UI.
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Firebase is deprecating dynamic links: what’s next?
Google is shutting down Firebase Dynamic Links; We're providing a migration path with SDKs and persistent, future-proof alternatives.
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Why we haven’t increased our prices in over a decade
For 10+ years, Short.io has kept prices flat by staying independent, growing its user base, and leaning on open-source to offset costs.
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Short.io is Zapier’s best free URL shortener for 2025
Zapier ranked Short.io as the best free URL shortener for 2025, recognizing its focus on custom domains and security.
Updates
New! End-to-end encryption
One-click encrypted links that only the recipient can decrypt; the data never reaches Short.io's servers.
Updates
New! Conversion tracking
Track what happens after a click — signups, purchases, form submissions — to measure which links actually drive business results.
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Why we use our own software – Rocketadmin!
Learn the ins and outs of how we use Rocketadmin – and why you might want to as well
Resources
How to Receive Notifications When Someone Clicks Your Website Link Or Scans Your QR Code
Imagine running a business where customers are clicking your links, scanning your QR codes, and making decisions in real time, yet you have no clue what’s happening. That’s like throwing a party and not knowing if anyone showed up. Real-time notifications change the game, offering instant insight into customer interactions. Whether you’re tracking marketing efforts, tightening security, or optimizing the user experience, knowing the exact moment someone clicks your link can make the differ
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No Intermediary Pages, No Ads, No Data Sales — Short.io’s Promise to You
At Short.io, we believe that link shortening and QR codes should be fast, seamless, and secure. Unlike other URL shorteners, we do not add an intermediate page with ads before redirecting your visitors to their final destination—even in our free plan. 🚀 Direct, Ad-Free Short Links & QR Codes Many link shorteners introduce an extra step when users click a short link or scan a QR code. They force visitors to land on an advertisement page before they reach their intended destination. This is fr
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Short.io is Now a Google-Certified Click Tracker
Trust and credibility are everything in the digital world. Whether you're running a small business or managing a multinational corporation, your tools need to be reliable, secure, and effective. Enter Short.io, a white-label URL shortener designed to take your branding and analytics game to the next level. But there’s a cherry on top: Google certification. What Does It Mean to Be a Google-Certified Click Tracker? Google certification isn’t just a fancy label for the sake of credibility.
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Short.io Annual Review: 15 Billion Redirects, New Features, and More
As another year started, we’re excited to share the latest milestones and achievements at Short.io. Whether you’re a seasoned user or just discovering our platform, we want to give you an inside look at how we’ve grown, what’s new, and how we continue to meet—and exceed—your expectations. Milestones and Traffic 15 Billion Redirects (Excluding DDoS Attacks) Last year, Short.io processed an astonishing 15 billion redirects—and that’s not even counting the traffic from DDoS attacks. This figur