URL Shortener

Yes! Our URL shortener is 100% free forever with unlimited link creation. No daily limits, no monthly quotas, no premium tiers, and no hidden fees. Create as many short URLs as you need, track all clicks, use custom aliases, and access all features completely free. We don't require payment information or subscriptions of any kind.

No! You can start shortening URLs immediately without any registration, email verification, or account creation. Simply paste your URL and click shorten. We respect your privacy and don't require unnecessary personal information. For advanced features like managing all your links in one dashboard, optional account creation may be offered in the future.

No expiration! All short links created with our service work indefinitely and never expire. Unlike some URL shorteners that delete links after 30 days or require paid plans to keep links active, our short URLs remain functional forever. You can safely use them in printed materials, permanent documentation, or any long-term campaigns without worry.

After pasting your long URL, look for the "Custom Alias (Optional)" field. Enter your desired text using only letters, numbers, hyphens, and underscores (3-50 characters). The custom text will appear after "/s/" in your short URL. For example, entering "summer-sale" creates "tool.zhoop.in/s/summer-sale". If your chosen alias is already taken, you'll be notified to try a different one. Leave blank for an auto-generated random code.

Yes! Every short URL includes built-in click tracking. After creating your short link, you'll see the current click count displayed immediately. The counter updates automatically each time someone clicks your link. This helps you measure campaign effectiveness, compare different marketing channels, and understand audience engagement. All click tracking is included free with no limits on views or analytics queries.

Unlike Bitly which requires paid plans for custom domains and advanced features, or TinyURL which shows ads, our service is completely free with no limitations, no ads, no watermarks, and no forced account creation. We offer custom aliases, click tracking, QR codes, and unlimited links all for free. Our short URLs never expire, unlike some services that delete links after inactivity. We focus on simplicity, speed, and privacy without upselling premium features.

Yes! Our short links simply redirect to your original URL using standard HTTP 301/302 redirects. We don't modify or inject anything into the destination page. However, as with any shortened URL from any service, recipients can't see the destination until clicking. We recommend only creating short links for legitimate purposes and clearly communicating where your links lead. We do not allow shortened links to malicious, illegal, or harmful content and remove such links if reported.

Currently, short links are permanent once created and cannot be edited or deleted to ensure reliability for users who have already shared the link. Make sure to verify your destination URL before shortening. In future updates, we may add link management features for registered users. If you need to change where a link points, create a new short link with a different alias and update your marketing materials accordingly.

Absolutely! Our URL shortener is free for both personal and commercial use. Use it for your business marketing campaigns, affiliate links, e-commerce promotions, client projects, agency work, or any legal commercial purpose. There are no usage restrictions or commercial licensing fees. We only prohibit using our service for illegal activities, spam, malware distribution, or phishing attempts.

Auto-generated short links are typically 16-25 characters total (including domain), making them perfect for Twitter, SMS, and any space-limited medium. Custom aliases can be as short as 3 characters plus the domain. For example, "tool.zhoop.in/s/abc" is only 19 characters. Even very long URLs with hundreds of characters are reduced to these compact links. Compare this to your original URL which might be 100+ characters with query parameters, tracking codes, and subdirectories.