How short are the generated URLs?

Short URLs use the format toolcenter.dev/s/XXXXXX — about 30 characters total, much shorter than most URLs.

Do short URLs expire?

Free tier URLs expire after 30 days. Pro and Business plan URLs never expire.

Is there click tracking?

Yes. Each short URL tracks total clicks. Detailed analytics (referrers, geography) are available on Pro and Business plans.

Can I customize the short code?

Custom aliases are available on Pro and Business plans. Free tier uses auto-generated 6-character codes.

Are there rate limits?

Free: 100 URLs/month. Pro: 10,000/month. Business: 50,000/month. No per-minute rate limits on URL creation.

How short are the generated URLs?

Short URLs use the format toolcenter.dev/s/XXXXXX — about 30 characters total, much shorter than most URLs.

Do short URLs expire?

Free tier URLs expire after 30 days. Pro and Business plan URLs never expire.

Is there click tracking?

Yes. Each short URL tracks total clicks. Detailed analytics (referrers, geography) are available on Pro and Business plans.

Can I customize the short code?

Custom aliases are available on Pro and Business plans. Free tier uses auto-generated 6-character codes.

Are there rate limits?

Free: 100 URLs/month. Pro: 10,000/month. Business: 50,000/month. No per-minute rate limits on URL creation.

🔗 Smart Link Management

URL Shortener API
Free Developer API

Create branded short URLs with detailed analytics, custom domains, and advanced features. Perfect for marketing campaigns, social media, and link management.

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100 requests/month free • No credit card required

How It Works

Send Long URL

POST your URL with optional custom alias and expiration settings

Generate Short Link

Our system creates a short, branded URL with tracking enabled

Get Analytics

Track clicks, locations, devices, and referrer data in real-time

Key Features

✂️

Instant Shortening

Generate short URLs instantly with custom aliases or auto-generated codes.

📊

Click Analytics

Track clicks, referrers, geographic data, and devices for every shortened URL.

🔗

Custom Aliases

Choose memorable short codes like toolcenter.dev/s/my-link for branded sharing.

⏰

Expiring Links

Set expiration dates on short URLs for time-limited promotions and campaigns.

🔒

Secure Redirects

HTTPS-only redirects with malware checking to protect your users from unsafe destinations.

📈

Bulk Shortening

Shorten hundreds of URLs in a single API request for large-scale campaigns.

Use Cases

📣

Marketing Campaigns

Create trackable short links for email campaigns, ads, and social media with detailed click analytics.

📱

QR Code Integration

Combine short URLs with QR code generation for print materials, packaging, and offline marketing.

🔄

Link Management

Manage and update destination URLs without changing the short link — perfect for dynamic content.

📊

A/B Testing

Create multiple short links for the same destination and compare click-through rates across channels.

Pricing

Free

€0/month

✓ 100 requests/month
✓ All features
✓ API documentation
✓ Email support

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Pro

€9/month

✓ 10,000 API calls/month
✓ All 5 APIs included
✓ Priority support
✓ 99.9% SLA

Choose Pro

Business

€29/month

✓ 50,000 API calls/month
✓ Dedicated support
✓ Custom rate limits
✓ SLA guarantee

Choose Business

Quick Start

curl -s -X POST "https://api.toolcenter.dev/v1/shorten" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"url": "https://example.com/very-long-url-here"}'

const response = await fetch(
  'https://api.toolcenter.dev/v1/shorten',
  {
    method: 'POST',
    headers: {
      'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY',
      'Content-Type': 'application/json'
    },
    body: JSON.stringify({"url": "https://example.com/very-long-url-here"})
  }
);
const data = await response.json();

import requests

response = requests.post(
    'https://api.toolcenter.dev/v1/shorten',
    headers={"Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"},
    json={"url": "https://example.com/very-long-url-here"}
)
print(response.json())

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