HidURL

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What HidURL is

HidURL is a web and API service for turning long URLs into shareable short links and measuring their clicks. Analytics can separate activity by device, browser, operating system, and referrer, while destinations remain editable after creation. Each short link includes a QR code, and custom domains provide branded links. Hosted link-in-bio pages can combine a bio, social profiles, and other links. Marketers can use the UTM Tag Builder to create tagged URLs for Google Analytics, GA4, and campaign tracking tools. Developers and engineering teams can use the REST API with Bearer token authentication to shorten URLs, retrieve link data, and create links in bulk. HidURL says it does not log IP addresses or create individual visitor profiles from clicks. It states that connections use TLS, stored data is encrypted, and passwords use bcrypt hashing. The Free plan costs nothing and includes 100 links monthly, 1K tracked clicks monthly, one page, and basic analytics. Starter is $9 a month; Pro is $20 a month; Bulk is $99 a month.

Who it suits

HidURL suits marketers, developers, creators, and engineering teams needing short links, branded domains, analytics, or API access. Its hosted pages also fit users organizing social and profile links.

What it does well

Analytics break clicks down by device and referrer
Destinations can be edited after link creation
Every short link includes a QR code
REST API supports shortening and link-data access
Free plan includes 100 links monthly

What to know first

Free plan limits tracked clicks to 1K monthly
Plans stop new link creation at URL limits

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
Free	100 links/month · 1K tracked clicks/month · 1 page · Basic analytics	Free
Starter	$9.00/month · 250 links/month · 50K tracked clicks/month · 5 pages · Full analytics & reports	$9 a month
Pro	$20.00/month · 1K links/month · 250K tracked clicks/month · 10 pages · Full analytics & reports	$20 a month
Bulk	$99.00/month · 200K links/month · 1.0M tracked clicks/month · 50 pages · Full analytics & reports	$99 a month
Enterprise	Custom pricing - contact us for a quote · Unlimited links, aliases & QR codes · Highest API rate limits · Priority support & dedicated SLA	On request

As hidurl.com lists them, read 11 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Verdict

HidURL combines link shortening, detailed click analytics, QR codes, branded domains, and API tools. Its free plan provides a starting allowance, while higher plans increase links, clicks, pages, and reporting.

Facts from HidURL's own pages

Analytics: Analytics can break clicks down by device, browser, operating system, and referrer. · hidurl.com, 11 Oct 2026
API: HidURL provides a REST API with Bearer token authentication for programmatically shortening URLs and accessing link data. · hidurl.com, 11 Oct 2026
API access: Yes · hidurl.com, 20 Sept 2026
Branded links: HidURL offers branded links using custom domains. · hidurl.com, 11 Oct 2026
Bulk link creation: Yes · hidurl.com, 20 Sept 2026
Custom domains: Yes · hidurl.com, 20 Sept 2026
Free plan: Yes · hidurl.com, 20 Sept 2026
Integrations: The UTM Tag Builder generates tagged URLs for Google Analytics, GA4, and campaign tracking tools. · hidurl.com, 11 Oct 2026
Intended users: The site describes HidURL as serving marketers, developers, creators, and engineering teams. · hidurl.com, 11 Oct 2026
Link editing: Users can change a short link’s destination after creating it. · hidurl.com, 11 Oct 2026
Link-in-bio pages: Users can create hosted pages with links, a bio, and social profiles. · hidurl.com, 11 Oct 2026
Privacy: HidURL says it does not log IP addresses or build individual visitor profiles from link clicks. · hidurl.com, 11 Oct 2026
QR codes: Every short link includes a QR code, and the pricing page lists QR codes for every plan. · hidurl.com, 11 Oct 2026
Security: HidURL states that it uses TLS in transit, encryption at rest, and bcrypt password hashing. · hidurl.com, 11 Oct 2026
Paid from: 9 · hidurl.com, 20 Sept 2026
Support: The pricing page lists priority support, a dedicated SLA, and a customer success manager for Enterprise. · hidurl.com, 11 Oct 2026
Usage limits: When a plan’s URL limit is reached, existing links keep working, but users cannot create new ones until upgrading or the next billing period. · hidurl.com, 11 Oct 2026
What it does: HidURL shortens long URLs into shareable links and includes click analytics. · hidurl.com, 11 Oct 2026

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