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One barScore 5.0

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Runs widely1 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedThinly documented

Plung is ranked #135 of 156 in URL shorteners on Freedom251. It runs on API, Web. There is a free plan.

Plung plans and pricing

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Free Free 2,000 API calls/month · basic URL shortening plung.co · 12 Oct 2026

Compared on URL shorteners

Free plan: Yes
API access: Yes
Bulk link creation: Yes

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The record

Product: Plung is a link management platform for URL shortening and link analytics, serving individuals, developers, and businesses.
Public shortener: Anyone can shorten a link without an account; the public shortener includes custom aliases, password protection, expiration controls, and click analytics at no cost.
Analytics: Link analytics include click volume, geographic distribution, referral sources, browser and device breakdowns, and time-series trends.
QR codes: Plung generates scannable QR codes for shortened links.
Developer API: The REST API supports creating short links, batch shortening, QR code retrieval, and link statistics.
Authentication and rate limits: The developer API uses Bearer API keys and lists rate limits from 60 to 5,000 requests per minute.
Free API tier: The Free plan includes 2,000 API calls per month; custom aliases, expiration controls, password protection, and batch shortening require a paid plan for API use.
Threat screening: Plung says submitted destinations are checked against threat intelligence for phishing, malware, and cloaking before acceptance.
Privacy: Plung says it does not set tracking cookies for public use, does not sell user data, and does not directly collect or store payment card details.
Password security: Plung says passwords for protected links are processed securely and are never stored in plain text.
Support: Users can contact support through a form for questions, feedback, or help.
Integrations: Plung states that Flutterwave handles subscription billing and supports major credit and debit cards from Africa, Europe, and the US.
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best URL Shorteners in 2026#135 of 156

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Sources

plung.co/product/about· checked 12 Oct 2026
plung.co/product/developers· checked 12 Oct 2026
plung.co/blog/plung-developer-platform-is-live· checked 12 Oct 2026
plung.co/features/password-protection· checked 12 Oct 2026
plung.co/support/contact· checked 12 Oct 2026