Free URL shortener
Paste a long, unmanageable URL and get a short cutthis.link link back in seconds. Create a free account and every short link also comes with click stats, a shareable QR code and a link-in-bio page.
How it works
- Paste your link. Drop any URL into the box on our homepage — a page, a product, a podcast episode, anything.
- Cut it. You instantly get a short cutthis.link/xxxx link you can copy, share or scan.
- Share it anywhere. Use it in a post, an email, a sticker or a QR code. It will never expire, and you can change where it points at any time.
What is a URL shortener?
A URL shortener turns a long web address into a short, clean one that redirects visitors to the original page. Instead of sharing a giant string of characters, you share something short enough to type, scan or pin on a board.
CutThis.link is a simple link management platform built around that idea: shorten URLs, create custom branded links, build a link-in-bio page, attach a free QR code and follow what your links do.
Why shorten your links?
- Social posts stay tidy. Instagram bios, X/Twitter replies and TikTok descriptions have real character limits — short links respect them.
- Print and broadcast ready. A short URL fits on a business card, a poster, a QR sticker or a radio read.
- Easy to remember and type. Share it out loud and it sticks. Customize the ending on paid plans or with free referrals.
- Measure your reach. Free accounts get click tracking on their enabled links, so you know which posts actually send traffic.
- Always reroutable. Your audience shares the short link; you decide where it points today. Update the destination without resharing.
Who uses CutThis.link?
- Creators & influencers — one short link per video, post or campaign, tracked with its own click stats.
- Small businesses — short links on receipts, menus, packaging and flyers, with a QR code woven in.
- Freelancers & professionals — a clean link-in-bio page in a résumé, a footer or an email signature.
- Event hosts & teachers — handouts, slide decks and live sessions where a short link beats a long one every time.
URL shortener FAQ
Is the URL shortener really free?
Yes. Shortening a link is free, with no ads or tracking scripts. Free accounts can cut up to 20 links a month and turn analytics on for 10 of them. Paid plans remove the limits.
Do my short links expire?
No. Your short links stay active forever. You can also set a password or an expiration date on paid plans (or with free referrals) if you need your own deadline.
Can I make my own short link name?
Yes. Choose a custom alias like cutthis.link/blog on Starter or Pro, or unlock the feature through free referrals by inviting friends.
Can I change where a short link points?
Yes. Edit the destination of any link you own at any time — everyone who clicks the short link gets sent to the new place, no resharing needed.
Do you track my visitors?
No. We count clicks, countries and devices at a group level so you can see how links perform, but we never fingerprint visitors or store personal data about them. See our Privacy policy.