Updates
New! Browser, iOS, Android SDKs
SDKs for Browser, iOS, and Android let developers integrate Short.io's API while keeping API keys secure.
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! Short.io now loads 2x faster
Short.io dashboard pages now load twice as fast, building on previous speed improvements.
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New! MCP support
Connect Short.io to ChatGPT, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-enabled tools to create and manage links through AI assistants.
Updates
New! Robots.txt granular permissions
Control exactly which crawlers can index your domain — allow Google, block AI scrapers, or mix rules per domain.
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New! Improved Teams UI
Teams now supports shared Geo and Campaign templates across the whole team, alongside a redesigned UI.
Guides
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.
Company
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.
Company
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.
Company
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