What does the URL Shortener tool do?

The PowerSEOTools.online URL Shortener creates short, shareable links for long URLs. This makes it easier to use links in social media posts, emails, SMS and marketing campaigns.

Is this URL shortener free to use?

Yes. The URL Shortener is 100 percent free to use with no login or registration required.

Which service powers the short URLs?

This tool uses trusted third-party short URL services like is.gd or v.gd behind the scenes. Your original link is securely sent to the provider to generate the short URL.

Can I set a custom alias for my short link?

Yes. You can request a custom alias for your short URL as long as it is available and follows the allowed format of letters, numbers, hyphens and underscores.

Does this tool provide click tracking?

You can enable stats when creating the short URL. Depending on the short URL provider, you may be able to view basic click statistics through their interface.

URL Shortener

Create short, shareable URLs for social media, email campaigns and landing pages. Optionally use a custom alias and enable click stats when supported by the short URL provider.

Short URL

Once you create a short link, it will appear here with quick copy and open options.

URL Insights

Original URL length 0

Hostname / Domain —

Short URL length 0

Free Online URL Shortener for Social Media & SEO

The URL Shortener from PowerSEOTools.online helps you turn long links into short, shareable URLs that are perfect for social media, email campaigns, SMS messages and print materials. Short URLs are easier to remember, take up less space and look cleaner in posts and messages.

When Should You Use a Short URL?

Social media posts: Save characters in Twitter/X, Instagram and LinkedIn updates.
Email campaigns: Make long tracking links user-friendly in newsletters and promotions.
Landing pages & CTAs: Create clean URLs for buttons, banners and QR codes.
Offline marketing: Use short, easy-to-type links in flyers, posters and business cards.

Key Features of the PowerSEOTools.online URL Shortener

Simple interface: Paste your long URL, click Shorten and you’re done.
Custom alias (optional): Request a memorable keyword or campaign name in the link.
Click stats toggle: Ask the provider to enable basic tracking where available.
Copy & open in one click: Instantly copy the short URL to your clipboard or open it in a new tab.
URL insights: See the original domain and compare long vs short URL length.

How This Tool Works

When you submit a URL, this tool sends it securely to trusted short URL providers such as is.gd or v.gd via their public APIs. They return a shortened link, which we display for you to copy and share. If the primary service is temporarily unavailable, we automatically try a backup provider.

Privacy & Limitations

Your URL is transmitted to the short URL service in order to generate the short link. PowerSEOTools.online does not store your URLs in any custom database, though the short URL provider may log them according to their own privacy policy. For highly sensitive or internal systems, consider whether you are comfortable using third-party shorteners before sharing the link.

Combine With Other PowerSEOTools.online Utilities

Use this URL Shortener together with other tools on PowerSEOTools.online. For example, use the UTM / Meta Tag tools to build SEO-friendly titles and descriptions first, then shorten links for your social posts. Combine with the Hashtag Generator to craft high-performing posts for Twitter/X, Instagram and other platforms.