The simplest way to create short links with powerful analytics. Perfect for Instagram bio links, social media, and marketing campaigns.
Everything you need to manage and track your links effectively
Track clicks, geographic data, device information, and traffic sources in real-time with detailed insights and comprehensive reporting.
Create memorable, branded short links that reflect your brand and are easy to remember. Perfect for marketing campaigns and social media.
Generate high-quality QR codes for offline marketing and easy sharing across all platforms. Perfect for print materials and digital campaigns.
Create beautiful bio pages with multiple links, perfect for Instagram and social media profiles. The ultimate LinkInBio solution.
Create time-limited links that expire automatically for secure, temporary sharing. Perfect for sensitive information and time-sensitive content.
Get automated monthly performance reviews to understand how your links are performing, with insights into engagement and growth trends.
Get specific reports for each short URL, showing clicks, top locations, devices, and campaign effectiveness over the month.
No credit card required. No limits on links. No hidden fees. Free for everyone. Start using yLnk today without any restrictions.
Everything you need to know about yLnk URL shortener
Yes! yLnk is 100% free forever. You can create unlimited short links, access analytics, generate QR codes, and use all features without any cost. No credit card required, no hidden fees, and no limits on the number of links you can create.
Creating a short link is simple! Just paste your long URL into the input field on our homepage and click "Shorten Link". Your shortened URL will be generated instantly and you can copy it to share anywhere.
Yes! When you're signed in, you can create custom short links with your own chosen words or phrases. For example, instead of ylnk.cc/abc123, you could have ylnk.cc/mybrand or ylnk.cc/sale2024.
yLnk provides comprehensive analytics including total clicks, unique visitors, geographic data (country, city), device information (desktop, mobile, tablet), browser details, referrer sources, and click timestamps. All data is updated in real-time.
Temporary links automatically expire after a set time period. You can choose from 5 minutes to 24 hours. Once expired, the link becomes inactive and won't redirect to the original URL. Perfect for sharing sensitive information or time-limited content.
LinkFolio is yLnk's AI-powered alternative to LinkTree. It creates beautiful bio pages with multiple links, perfect for Instagram and social media. Unlike other services, LinkFolio is completely free with no limits on links or views, and includes AI-powered optimization.
Absolutely! yLnk automatically generates QR codes for all your short links. You can download them in various formats (PNG, SVG) and use them for offline marketing, print materials, or digital campaigns. The QR codes are high-quality and print-ready.
No! There are no limits on the number of short links you can create with yLnk. Whether you need 10 links or 10,000 links, you can create as many as you want completely free.
Regular short links stay active forever unless you delete them. Temporary links expire based on the time period you set (5 minutes to 24 hours). You have full control over your links and can delete or modify them anytime.
Yes! Every short link you create comes with detailed click tracking. You can see total clicks, unique visitors, click patterns, geographic distribution, and much more. All analytics are available in real-time on your dashboard.
You can create short links without an account, but we recommend signing up for free to access advanced features like custom links, detailed analytics, LinkFolio pages, and link management. Signing up takes just a few seconds with Google.
Absolutely! We take security seriously. All data is encrypted, we use secure HTTPS connections, and we never share your personal information. Your links and analytics data are private and secure.
Yes! yLnk is perfect for businesses, marketers, content creators, and anyone who needs to share links. Our analytics help you understand your audience, and our features support professional use cases like marketing campaigns and social media management.
When you delete a short link, it becomes inactive immediately and will no longer redirect to the original URL. Anyone trying to access the deleted link will see an error page. Your analytics data for that link will be preserved in your dashboard.
Yes! You can edit your short links anytime from your dashboard. You can change the destination URL, update the custom alias, modify expiration settings, and more. The short link URL itself will remain the same, but the destination can be updated.
You can reach our support team at [email protected]. We typically respond within 24 hours and are happy to help with any questions or issues you might have. We also have a comprehensive help center with guides and tutorials.
Yes! You can export your analytics data in CSV format from your dashboard. This includes click data, geographic information, device details, and timestamps. Perfect for creating reports or analyzing your link performance in external tools.