Getting started
Are URL shorteners safe to use?
Short links are safe when they come from a reputable service with spam and malware filtering; the real risk is that a short link hides its destination.
· 3 min read
Short links, real click data, your own domain
Short links that look like you, not a stranger's domain
Shortlen shortens any link, puts it on a domain your audience already trusts, and shows you exactly who clicked it. Made for individuals and small teams who want more than a free tool, without enterprise pricing.
https://example.com/campaigns/autumn-launch?ref=newsletter shortlen.com/autumn
What Shortlen does
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Branded short links
Shorten a link onto your own domain, so every click starts with your brand, not ours.
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Click analytics
See clicks by location, device and time for every link, in one dashboard.
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QR codes
Turn any short link into a QR code you can print, post or drop into a slide deck.
How it works
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Step 1
Paste your link
Drop in any URL — a product page, a post, a file, a form.
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Step 2
Shorten and brand it
Get a short link on your own domain, or shortlen.com, within seconds.
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Step 3
Watch what happens
Clicks, locations and devices show up in your dashboard as they happen.
Built to be clear
Every plan's limits are listed in full on the pricing page — no tier hidden behind "contact us". No made-up customer logos or reviews here, just what the product does.
Simple pricing
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Free
$0 per month
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Pro
$7 per month
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Team
$19 per month
Guides
Getting started
Free vs paid URL shorteners: what's the real difference?
Free plans usually cap how many links, clicks or custom domains you get; paid plans typically add a branded domain, more volume, deeper analytics and team seats.
· 2 min read
Getting started
How does a URL shortener work?
A URL shortener swaps a long web address for a short one and redirects visitors to the original page in a fraction of a second, with no visible delay.
· 2 min read
Questions
Is Shortlen free to use?
Shortlen has a free plan to get started, and paid plans for custom domains, more links and more clicks. See pricing for what's included at each level.
Can I use my own domain for short links?
Yes — connecting your own domain is part of Shortlen's paid plans. See pricing for the details.
Can I see who clicked my link?
Yes. Every link's dashboard shows clicks by location, device and time, so you can see what's working.
Start shortening your links
Create your first short link in minutes. Tell us a bit about what you need and we'll get you set up.