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Free URL Shortener — Create Short, Trackable Links

Turn long links into short, shareable URLs — free and instant.

4.8 rated 250k+ happy customers 100% free with sign up

Turn long, messy web addresses into clean, shareable short links in seconds. Every QRStuff short link comes with click tracking and its own QR code. Paste a URL to create one instantly — no account needed.

Why QRStuff is more than a link shortener

Most shorteners stop at the link. QRStuff gives you a complete toolkit to share, track, and manage every destination.

A QR code for every short link

Each short link comes with a downloadable QR code, so the same destination works online and in print. Learn more about trackable QR codes.

Real-time click analytics

See how many people click, and when, with built-in reporting. Explore our QR Code Analytics.

Branded, custom short links

On paid plans, use a custom back-half and your own domain so every link reinforces your brand and builds trust.

Edit the destination anytime

Change where a short link points without reprinting or resharing it. Understand the difference between dynamic vs static QR codes

No ads, no interstitials

Your links go straight to the destination with no redirect pages. Great companion to our URL QR Codes.

Shorten a URL in three steps

Creating a short link with QRStuff takes seconds and works on any device.

Step 1: Paste your long link

Drop any long web address into the box above. There's nothing to install and no account required to try it.

Step 2: Get your short link and QR code

We instantly generate a short qrs.ly link plus a matching QR code you can download and use anywhere.

Step 3: Share it and track every click

Share your short link online or in print. Sign up free to keep it permanently and watch the clicks roll in.

Free vs Pro — pick your plan

Start free and upgrade when you need branded links, custom domains, and deeper analytics.

Instant (no signup)

Create one short link right now. Temporary link, no analytics — perfect for a quick test.

Free account

Permanent links, basic click analytics, and a QR code for every link. No credit card required.

Create a free account

Pro

Custom branded back-halves, your own domain, bulk creation, full analytics, and API access.

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Start shortening links for free

Create your free account to keep your links forever and track every click.

Built for marketers, teams & developers

Marketing campaigns

Marketing campaigns

Shorten and track campaign links across email, social, and ads to see exactly which channels drive clicks.

Print, packaging & in-store

Print, packaging & in-store

Pair short links with QR codes on menus, flyers, and packaging — ideal for QR codes for restaurants.

Frequently Asked Questions

A URL shortener turns a long, hard-to-share web address into a short link that redirects to the original page. QRStuff short links also come with click tracking and a matching QR code, so you can share the same destination online and in print.

Yes. You can shorten a link instantly with no account. Sign up for a free account to keep your links permanently, organise them, and see click analytics.

Links you create without signing in are temporary and are removed after a short period — we tell you this before you create one. Links saved to a free or paid QRStuff account do not expire.

Yes. Every link saved to your account shows real-time click analytics, including total clicks and trends over time, so you can measure what's working.

Paid plans let you set a custom branded back-half and connect your own domain, so your short links reinforce your brand instead of a generic domain.