URL Shortener — Shorten Links & Track Click Analytics

Shorten long URLs instantly and track every click. Custom short codes plus a QR code for each link. Free — no credit card required.

Free account · no credit card required · click analytics included

Quick answer

BatchSet's URL shortener turns long links into short, shareable ones and tracks how many times each is clicked. It works with a free account: each link uses 1 credit from your monthly credits and includes click analytics and optional custom short codes.

How to use the URL Shortener

Three quick steps — runs securely on our servers with a free account.

1

Paste your long link

Drop in any URL you want to shorten.

2

Get a short link

We create a clean, shareable short URL instantly.

3

Share & track clicks

Use it anywhere and watch the click analytics roll in.

Features

  • Instant URL shortening
  • Click count tracking
  • Custom short codes
  • QR code for each link
  • Analytics dashboard
  • Bulk shortening

Use Cases

  • Instagram bio links
  • Email campaign tracking
  • Print material links
  • Social media posts

How the URL Shortener compares

FeatureBatchSetBitly
Free links1 credit per link, from 100 free credits/mo5 links/month
Click analyticsYesYes
Custom short codesYesPaid
QR code pairingYesPaid
Bulk shorteningYes (free account)No
Branded domainsNoYes
Price$0Free / $10/mo Core
Bitly free tier: 5 links/month. Verified against bitly.com/pricing, August 2026.

Frequently asked questions

What does a URL shortener do?+

It turns a long, messy link into a short, clean one that's easier to share in bios, emails, print and social posts.

Can I track how many people click?+

Yes. Every short link comes with click analytics so you can measure which channels drive traffic.

Do I need an account?+

Yes — link shortening and tracking run on our servers, so a free account keeps your links and stats saved to you. Each short link uses 1 credit from your account's monthly credits.

Can I add a custom short code?+

Yes, you can set a custom, memorable code instead of a random string.

Can I get a QR code for my short link?+

Yes — pair it with the QR Code Generator to make a scannable version of any short link.

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