URL shortener
Address condensing service
A URL shortener is an online service that converts long web addresses into compact links.
The shortened URL redirects to the original destination: I used a URL shortener so the link would fit in my tweet.
Services like Bitly and TinyURL are common examples.
Shortened links also allow tracking clicks and engagement.
- linkPoint of connection
- redirectSend in new direction
- tinyExtremely small in size
- shrinkDecrease in size
- clickBrief sharp noise
click tracking · share · social media · link in bio · paste · copy · tracking · analytics · custom · alias · slug · domain · QR · code · destination · forward · compress · truncate
- web toolsbrowser, site builder, HTML editor, browser extension, web hosting
- shortenersBitly, TinyURL, abbreviator, abridger
- Shorteningsabbreviation, acronym, initialism, contraction, truncation