How to Shorten a URL for Free (With a Custom Keyword)

To shorten a URL for free: paste your long link into the box below, optionally add a custom keyword, and press Shorten URL. You'll get a short link plus a free QR code and click tracking — no account needed. The whole thing takes about five seconds.

No login  ·  No limits  ·  Links never expire

What you need

Just the long link you want to shorten — a product page, a Google form, a WhatsApp chat link, anything starting with http:// or https://. There's nothing to install and no account to create.

Step 1 — Paste your long URL

Copy the long link and paste it into the "Paste your long link" box. If you forget the https://, we add it for you.

Step 2 — Add an optional custom keyword

Tap "Add a custom keyword" and type a word like sale. Your link becomes tools.wasoolo.com/sale/x7q instead of just a random code. This step is optional — skip it for a plain short link. Learn more about custom short links.

Step 3 — Click Shorten and copy your link

Press Shorten URL. Your short link appears instantly and is copied to your clipboard. Share it anywhere — chat, social bio, email, print.

How to get a QR code for your short link

Every short link includes a free QR code. In the result card, click Download QR to save a crisp PNG for posters, packaging or business cards. See the full QR code guide.

How to track clicks on your short link

Click View clicks on any link to open its free analytics — total clicks, a 30-day chart and the top referring sites, with no login.

Common mistakes when shortening URLs

  • Forgetting to test the link — open your short link once to confirm it points where you expect.
  • Shortening an already-short link — chaining shorteners is blocked and adds no value.
  • Losing your link list — your "My links" history lives in this browser only, so copy important links somewhere safe too.
Tip: a custom keyword plus a QR code is the most clickable combination for flyers, packaging and business cards.

Frequently asked questions

How do I shorten a URL for free?
Paste your long link into the box, optionally add a custom keyword, and press Shorten URL. You get a short link, a free QR code and click tracking — no account needed.
Can I shorten a link without signing up?
Yes. Wasoolo Tools needs no account, email or login. Your links are saved in your browser so you can find them again.
Will my short link expire?
No. Short links you create keep working until you delete them or they are removed for abuse.
Can I add my own word to the short link?
Yes — add a keyword like "sale" and your link becomes tools.wasoolo.com/sale/x7q. It is optional and free.

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