Insights on link management, marketing analytics, and growth.https://blog.short.io/https://blog.short.io/announcing-organizations/https://blog.short.io/announcing-organizations/Organizations is a new layer above Teams — unifying billing, identity, and company structure for larger, more complex Short.io setups.Tue, 19 May 2026 16:00:00 GMTUpdateshttps://blog.short.io/new-brazil-and-thailand-edge-locations/https://blog.short.io/new-brazil-and-thailand-edge-locations/Short.io now has edge servers in Brazil and Thailand — meaning faster links for users across South America and the APAC region.Fri, 15 May 2026 16:00:00 GMTUpdateshttps://blog.short.io/new-improved-fake-bot-detection/https://blog.short.io/new-improved-fake-bot-detection/“Bots can fake their identity in your analytics — appearing as Google, Bing, or OpenAI when they're not. Here's how Short.io now catches them.”Thu, 14 May 2026 16:00:00 GMTUpdateshttps://blog.short.io/new-check-open-graph-links-debug-deep-links-on-our-website-for-free/https://blog.short.io/new-check-open-graph-links-debug-deep-links-on-our-website-for-free/Free Open Graph checker and Deep Links debugger diagnose why social previews look wrong and why deep links fail to open in apps.Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:22:55 GMTUpdateshttps://blog.short.io/new-generate-customize-and-debug-qr-codes-on-our-website-for-free/https://blog.short.io/new-generate-customize-and-debug-qr-codes-on-our-website-for-free/Free QR code generator with color, pattern, and logo customization — plus a debugger to catch scanning issues before printing.Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:59:19 GMTUpdateshttps://blog.short.io/bot-versus-human-traffic-how-it-works-what-you-can-do-about-it/https://blog.short.io/bot-versus-human-traffic-how-it-works-what-you-can-do-about-it/Bots make up 99%+ of traffic on every link — here's what different types of bots do and how to recognize the difference between meaningful clicks and automated traffic.Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:48:46 GMTGuideshttps://blog.short.io/understanding-your-link-analytics-part-i-every-metric-explained/https://blog.short.io/understanding-your-link-analytics-part-i-every-metric-explained/A full breakdown of every metric Short.io tracks — clicks, conversions, geography, devices — and what each one tells you about link performance.Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:58:34 GMTGuideshttps://blog.short.io/new-conversion-streaming/https://blog.short.io/new-conversion-streaming/Real-time conversion updates show exactly when users complete actions after clicking your links, eliminating hour-long reporting delays.Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:13:42 GMTUpdateshttps://blog.short.io/for-developers-sync-short-io-links-with-link-sync-action-and-build-node-js-integrations-with-short-io-client-node/https://blog.short.io/for-developers-sync-short-io-links-with-link-sync-action-and-build-node-js-integrations-with-short-io-client-node/If you manage Short.io links as part of a software delivery process, it’s often easier to treat them like configuration: keep them in Git, review changes in pull requests, and let CI apply updates automatically. link-sync-action does exactly that—define links in shortio.yaml, then sync them to Short.io through a GitHub Actions workflow. This post covers two separate developer tools: * link-sync-action — sync links from a shortio.yaml file into Short.io https://github.com/Short-io/link-syncTue, 03 Feb 2026 11:29:54 GMTResourceshttps://blog.short.io/link-auditing-now-free-for-everyone/https://blog.short.io/link-auditing-now-free-for-everyone/Audit trails tracking every change to links — who made it, when, and what happened — are now available to all users as a core security feature.Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:52:01 GMTUpdateshttps://blog.short.io/new-public-statistics-sharing/https://blog.short.io/new-public-statistics-sharing/Generate a shareable link to your domain statistics that updates in real time — no Short.io account needed to view it.Thu, 18 Dec 2025 18:20:41 GMTUpdateshttps://blog.short.io/new-s3-export/https://blog.short.io/new-s3-export/Stream click data to AWS S3 for use in custom BI tools, fraud detection, dashboards, or AI training pipelines.Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:42:02 GMTUpdateshttps://blog.short.io/new-gpt-5-mini-based-ai-assistant-for-all-free-users/https://blog.short.io/new-gpt-5-mini-based-ai-assistant-for-all-free-users/GPT-5 mini AI Assistant is now available to all free users for link generation, stats, and account management.Wed, 03 Dec 2025 15:10:46 GMTUpdateshttps://blog.short.io/new-apac-servers-in-south-korea/https://blog.short.io/new-apac-servers-in-south-korea/New Seoul servers reduce APAC latency to 5ms for cached links; IP 207.174.61.1 auto-routes users to the nearest edge location.Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:00:10 GMTUpdateshttps://blog.short.io/new-a-safer-more-efficient-google-certified-domain/https://blog.short.io/new-a-safer-more-efficient-google-certified-domain/Transparentlink.co is a new Google-certified domain for transparent short links, replacing v.short.gy to fix issues with Google Ads flagging shared domains.Wed, 19 Nov 2025 16:36:04 GMTUpdateshttps://blog.short.io/new-deep-links/https://blog.short.io/new-deep-links/Edit universal link association files directly in Short.io instead of managing them separately on your domain.Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:43:44 GMTUpdateshttps://blog.short.io/new-restrict-destinations/https://blog.short.io/new-restrict-destinations/Create an allowlist of domains your short links can point to, preventing unauthorized redirects through your domain.Wed, 05 Nov 2025 16:05:24 GMTUpdateshttps://blog.short.io/new-hotkeys-shortcuts/https://blog.short.io/new-hotkeys-shortcuts/Single-key shortcuts speed up navigation and common tasks in the Short.io dashboard.Tue, 04 Nov 2025 14:25:29 GMTUpdateshttps://blog.short.io/new-bulk-editing/https://blog.short.io/new-bulk-editing/Select multiple links and bulk edit fields with find-and-replace logic; supports up to 150 links per batch.Mon, 03 Nov 2025 14:45:53 GMTUpdateshttps://blog.short.io/new-columns-customization/https://blog.short.io/new-columns-customization/Hide link table columns you don't need to focus on the metrics that matter for your workflow.Fri, 31 Oct 2025 14:05:43 GMTUpdateshttps://blog.short.io/post-mortem-on-oct-20th-aws-incident/https://blog.short.io/post-mortem-on-oct-20th-aws-incident/Yesterday our hosting provider, AWS, experienced a long-running incident. It affected thousands of businesses worldwide (including ours). Incidents happen regularly, and we should be prepared for them. Below I explain why this one led to downtime for us. We received the first alerts from our monitoring at 07:18 UTC. It quickly looked like an infrastructure-provider issue, so we checked the AWS Status Page and saw reports of a widespread outage in the us-east-1 region. Within minutes, AWS identiTue, 21 Oct 2025 09:58:19 GMTResourceshttps://blog.short.io/introducing-shortio-cn-our-new-short-link-platform-for-mainland-china/https://blog.short.io/introducing-shortio-cn-our-new-short-link-platform-for-mainland-china/Shortio.cn brings fully licensed, China-based link shortening with data sovereignty and 20ms redirects for mainland users.Mon, 13 Oct 2025 15:13:00 GMTUpdateshttps://blog.short.io/new-paypal-support/https://blog.short.io/new-paypal-support/PayPal is now a payment option alongside Stripe, expanding checkout flexibility for all plan types.Mon, 06 Oct 2025 13:26:44 GMTUpdateshttps://blog.short.io/ai-slug-generation-the-next-step-in-ensuring-privacy/https://blog.short.io/ai-slug-generation-the-next-step-in-ensuring-privacy/AI slug generation now stays on Short.io's servers instead of passing through third parties, improving privacy while enabling the feature by default.Fri, 22 Aug 2025 12:56:01 GMTGuideshttps://blog.short.io/wrapping-up-q2-2025/https://blog.short.io/wrapping-up-q2-2025/Q2 2025 shipped 7 major features: conversion tracking, end-to-end encryption, improved Teams UI, robots.txt control, 2x speed boost, MCP support, and mobile SDKs.Tue, 29 Jul 2025 13:21:08 GMTCompanyhttps://blog.short.io/new-browser-ios-android-sdks/https://blog.short.io/new-browser-ios-android-sdks/SDKs for Browser, iOS, and Android let developers integrate Short.io's API while keeping API keys secure.Thu, 24 Jul 2025 12:14:53 GMTUpdateshttps://blog.short.io/new-short-io-is-now-2x-faster/https://blog.short.io/new-short-io-is-now-2x-faster/Short.io dashboard pages now load twice as fast, building on previous speed improvements.Tue, 22 Jul 2025 12:12:36 GMTUpdateshttps://blog.short.io/new-mcp-support/https://blog.short.io/new-mcp-support/Connect Short.io to ChatGPT, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-enabled tools to create and manage links through AI assistants.Thu, 17 Jul 2025 14:58:10 GMTUpdateshttps://blog.short.io/new-robots-txt-granular-permissions/https://blog.short.io/new-robots-txt-granular-permissions/Control exactly which crawlers can index your domain — allow Google, block AI scrapers, or mix rules per domain.Tue, 01 Jul 2025 11:44:35 GMTUpdateshttps://blog.short.io/new-improved-teams-ui/https://blog.short.io/new-improved-teams-ui/Teams now supports shared Geo and Campaign templates across the whole team, alongside a redesigned UI.Thu, 26 Jun 2025 12:11:59 GMTUpdateshttps://blog.short.io/firebase-is-deprecating-dynamic-links-whats-next/https://blog.short.io/firebase-is-deprecating-dynamic-links-whats-next/Google is shutting down Firebase Dynamic Links; We're providing a migration path with SDKs and persistent, future-proof alternatives.Thu, 12 Jun 2025 13:04:59 GMTGuideshttps://blog.short.io/why-we-havent-increased-our-prices-in-over-a-decade/https://blog.short.io/why-we-havent-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.Tue, 03 Jun 2025 12:53:24 GMTCompanyhttps://blog.short.io/short-io-is-zapiers-best-free-url-shortener-for-2025/https://blog.short.io/short-io-is-zapiers-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.Thu, 29 May 2025 12:12:23 GMTCompanyhttps://blog.short.io/new-end-to-end-encryption/https://blog.short.io/new-end-to-end-encryption/One-click encrypted links that only the recipient can decrypt; the data never reaches Short.io's servers.Tue, 20 May 2025 12:13:52 GMTUpdateshttps://blog.short.io/new-conversion-tracking/https://blog.short.io/new-conversion-tracking/Track what happens after a click — signups, purchases, form submissions — to measure which links actually drive business results.Wed, 14 May 2025 13:55:25 GMTUpdateshttps://blog.short.io/why-we-use-our-own-software-rocketadmin/https://blog.short.io/why-we-use-our-own-software-rocketadmin/Learn the ins and outs of how we use Rocketadmin – and why you might want to as wellTue, 22 Apr 2025 12:36:00 GMTCompanyhttps://blog.short.io/how-to-receive-notifications-when-someone-clicks-your-website-link-or-scans-your-qr-code/https://blog.short.io/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 differWed, 26 Feb 2025 21:09:57 GMTResourceshttps://blog.short.io/no-intermediary-pages-no-ads-no-data-sales-short-ios-promise-to-you-2/https://blog.short.io/no-intermediary-pages-no-ads-no-data-sales-short-ios-promise-to-you-2/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 frThu, 13 Feb 2025 12:21:52 GMTResourceshttps://blog.short.io/short-io-is-now-a-google-certified-click-tracker/https://blog.short.io/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. Mon, 13 Jan 2025 14:00:55 GMTResourceshttps://blog.short.io/short-io-annual-review-15-billion-redirects-new-features-and-more/https://blog.short.io/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 figurSat, 04 Jan 2025 14:07:17 GMTResourceshttps://blog.short.io/how-to-create-customizable-qr-code-with-changeable-url/https://blog.short.io/how-to-create-customizable-qr-code-with-changeable-url/So, you’ve just printed 10,000 flyers with a QR code linking to your latest product launch. A week later, you realize the link needs to be updated. Cue the collective groan and a hefty reprint bill.   But what if we told you there’s a way to update the link behind that QR code without ever touching the flyers again? Enter customizable QR codes with changeable URLs—a nifty tool in modern marketing.  These dynamic little squares of pixelated magic are revolutionizing the way businesses share conMon, 30 Dec 2024 14:00:11 GMTResourceshttps://blog.short.io/how-to-create-a-smart-link-page-for-your-music-release/https://blog.short.io/how-to-create-a-smart-link-page-for-your-music-release/Let’s be honest—getting your music noticed is tough. Between the algorithmic chaos of social media and the endless scroll of streaming platforms, standing out as an artist can feel like shouting into the void. But what if you could create a sleek, all-in-one destination for your fans to discover your music, buy tickets, and connect with your brand?  That’s where a smart link page steps in—a game-changing tool that makes sure your music doesn’t just get heard, but remembered.  Here’s how you caWed, 11 Dec 2024 19:58:57 GMTResourceshttps://blog.short.io/create-deep-links-amazon-products/https://blog.short.io/create-deep-links-amazon-products/Picture this: you’re scrolling through social media, spot a link to an Amazon product, and decide to click it. Instead of taking you to the Amazon app, where your account is ready to go, the link opens in a browser.   You’re met with a login screen or worse, redirected to the homepage. Frustration ensues, and chances are, you give up before making the purchase.  Deep links solve this problem. These nifty tools aren’t just small tweaks to your user experience; they make your online shopping smoSat, 30 Nov 2024 14:00:53 GMTResourceshttps://blog.short.io/maximizing-security-with-encrypted-links-protect-your-business-and-sensitive-data/https://blog.short.io/maximizing-security-with-encrypted-links-protect-your-business-and-sensitive-data/Link management and data protection are vital concerns for businesses and individuals. With the rise in cybersecurity threats, hacking attempts, and unauthorized access, ensuring that sensitive data is securely shared online is paramount. One of the most effective solutions for safeguarding confidential information is encrypted links. This powerful feature not only protects the original URL but also adds an extra layer of security for transmitting sensitive data. What Are Encrypted Links? EnWed, 16 Oct 2024 00:34:12 GMTResourceshttps://blog.short.io/navigating-indias-new-sms-regulations-with-custom-domains/https://blog.short.io/navigating-indias-new-sms-regulations-with-custom-domains/Starting September 1, Indian consumers may face disruptions in receiving service and transactional messages on their mobile phones. This is due to new regulations issued by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) to reduce spam, especially phishing attempts. Understanding and adapting to these changes is crucial for businesses that rely heavily on SMS marketing. Here, we'll explain the new regulations, and how custom domains could be a viable solution for your business. The New RegulMon, 23 Sep 2024 13:00:59 GMTResourceshttps://blog.short.io/how-to-shorten-canva-links/https://blog.short.io/how-to-shorten-canva-links/Canva is a go-to platform for creating visually stunning content. Whether you’re sharing designs with clients, collaborators, or social media, how you curate your designs matters. That also includes being mindful of user experience and how your audience interacts with your content. With that, how you present your links to your official website can make an impact on building awareness or making a sale. Long, cumbersome URLs can detract from the professional appeal of your content.  This simple aMon, 16 Sep 2024 13:00:27 GMTResourceshttps://blog.short.io/how-to-create-a-custom-link-in-bio-page/https://blog.short.io/how-to-create-a-custom-link-in-bio-page/Brands, influencers, and content creators bank on a strong online presence to reach a wider audience and boost revenue. Creating a custom link-in-bio page is one of the most effective ways to consolidate and streamline your online content. This tool allows you to house all your important links in one place, making it easier for your audience to access your content, products, and services. Creating a Custom Link-in-Bio With Short.io Setting up a custom link-in-bio page can be tricky. However, Tue, 13 Aug 2024 15:06:07 GMTResourceshttps://blog.short.io/how-to-add-any-code-snippet-to-a-short-link/https://blog.short.io/how-to-add-any-code-snippet-to-a-short-link/Optimizing every aspect of your online campaigns significantly improves performance and engagement. One such optimization technique involves adding code snippets to short links. This approach can provide valuable insights and enhance marketing efforts, from performance measurement to engagement and retargeting. Here's a tutorial on adding any code snippet to a short link. We’ll also give you a detailed look on why integrating code snippets into short links is crucial and its advantages. How Mon, 05 Aug 2024 13:00:21 GMTResourceshttps://blog.short.io/how-to-split-traffic-between-two-urls/https://blog.short.io/how-to-split-traffic-between-two-urls/Businesses constantly seek ways to optimize their online presence and improve user experience. A/B testing is one of the most effective strategies to achieve this. A/B testing allows companies to compare different versions of their web pages to determine which performs better. This technique involves splitting traffic between two URLs to test variations and gather data-driven insights. By implementing A/B testing, businesses can make informed decisions that enhance user engagement, increase conMon, 29 Jul 2024 13:00:36 GMTResourceshttps://blog.short.io/how-to-drive-visitors-to-different-urls-via-geotargeting/https://blog.short.io/how-to-drive-visitors-to-different-urls-via-geotargeting/Personalization is more important than ever. Consumers expect tailored experiences, and businesses that deliver on these expectations often see higher engagement and conversion rates. One powerful way to achieve this is through geo-targeting, which directs visitors to different URLs based on their location. Geotargeting leverages the user’s geographical data to deliver relevant content, offers, and experiences that resonate more deeply. Let’s explore how to activate geo-targeting, its benefits,Mon, 22 Jul 2024 13:00:10 GMTResources