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URL Shortening

Turn long, complex URLs into clean, compact links, instantly and for free. No account required. Just paste, shorten, and share.

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How It Works

Plung makes link shortening effortless. Paste any URL into the shortener, and you'll receive a compact, shareable link in seconds. There are no forms to fill out, no accounts to create, and no software to install. The entire process happens in your browser.

Every shortened link is immediately active and ready to share across social media, email, messaging apps, print materials, or anywhere else you need a cleaner, more professional link.

What's Included

  • Instant shortening: no registration, no login, no waiting.
  • Custom aliases: choose your own memorable link path.
  • Password protection: restrict who can access the destination.
  • Expiration controls: set time-based or click-based limits.
  • Click analytics: track clicks, referrers, devices, and geography.
  • QR code generation: generate a scannable QR code for any link.

Built for Everyone

Whether you're a marketer sharing campaign links, a developer integrating URL shortening into your product, a student simplifying a reference URL, or a business distributing branded links, Plung is designed to fit your workflow.

For teams and developers who need programmatic access, the Plung Developer API provides key-based authentication, rate limiting, usage tracking, and batch shortening, available across multiple plan tiers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Plung URL shortening completely free?+
Yes. Plung provides unlimited URL shortening at no cost. There is no account registration required, no credit card, and no hidden fees. Simply paste your URL and receive a shortened link immediately.
Do shortened links expire?+
By default, shortened links created through Plung do not expire and will remain active indefinitely. However, you may optionally configure expiration controls at the time of link creation if you want the link to expire after a certain date or number of clicks.
Is there a limit to how many links I can shorten?+
There are no limits on the number of links you can shorten through the public shortener. For API-based link creation through the developer platform, usage is governed by your subscription plan tier.
How fast are redirects?+
Plung is engineered for speed. When someone clicks your shortened link, they are redirected to the destination URL with minimal latency. Our infrastructure is designed to deliver reliable, high-performance redirects at scale.
Can I use shortened links for commercial purposes?+
Yes. You may use Plung shortened links for personal, commercial, or organizational purposes, provided your use complies with our Terms of Service and Acceptable Use Policy.