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Short.io

URL shortener with custom domains, analytics, and QR codes

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Short.io is a URL shortening and link management platform that lets users create branded short links on custom domains, track click performance, generate QR codes, and manage links programmatically through an API. It addresses the need to replace long URLs with branded, trackable links while maintaining control over destinations, analytics, and access.

Core capabilities include real-time clickstream analytics with device, browser, referrer, and geographic data; multiple custom domains per account with automated SSL; dynamic QR codes with editable destinations; team collaboration with role-based permissions; and a REST API with SDKs for JavaScript, Node.js, iOS, and Android. Additional features include UTM campaign tracking, A/B testing, mobile deep linking, geo-targeting, link expiration, password protection, link cloaking, and retargeting via Meta Pixel and AdRoll. Integrations are available with Zapier, Make, Segment, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Slack, Mailchimp, Google Ads, WordPress, and browser extensions for Chrome, Firefox, and Edge.

Short.io is designed for individuals, agencies, small and medium businesses, marketing teams, and developers. It offers a free plan with up to 1,000 branded links, custom domains, analytics, QR codes, and API access, with no credit card required. Paid plans include a 7-day free trial, and users can upgrade, downgrade, or cancel at any time.

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