TinyURL

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What TinyURL is

TinyURL is a URL-shortening service available on the web and through an API. It converts long addresses into shorter links that redirect visitors to their destinations. TinyURL has been shortening URLs since 2002. Its Free plan costs nothing and includes shortening on tinyurl.com, custom aliases, QR codes, link history, and permanent redirects. A QR code is generated for each Free-plan link, and TinyURL says those links never expire. Free users can shorten links through the API and assign tokens specific permissions. The dashboard can show clicks, referrers, regional traffic, popular days and times, browsers, devices, platforms, and languages. Paid plans support editing or deleting links, CSV export, expanded API operations, and branded links using a purchased or connected domain or subdomain. TinyURL also documents Google Sheets integration through Apps Script and an API token. Bulk link creation and custom domains are supported.

Who it suits

TinyURL suits people and teams that need shorter shareable links, QR codes, custom aliases, or API-based shortening. It also supports users who need link analytics or branded domains through paid plans.

What it does well

Free plan includes permanent redirects
Automatically creates QR codes
Custom aliases available on Free plan
Dashboard includes detailed click data
API and bulk link creation supported

What to know first

Free links cannot change destinations
Anonymous links may become inaccessible
Branded domains require paid plans

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
Free	Shorten links on tinyurl.com · custom aliases · QR codes · link history · permanent redirects	Free
Pro	Paid plan · link editing and deletion · dashboard · CSV export · API access · branded domains	On request

As tinyurl.com lists them, read 12 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Verdict

TinyURL combines free link shortening with QR codes, aliases, API access, and permanent redirects. Users needing destination editing, expanded API operations, or branded domains must use paid features.

Facts from TinyURL's own pages

Aliases: Free Plan users can personalize a short link with a custom alias. · tinyurl.com, 12 Oct 2026
Analytics: The dashboard can show clicks, referrers, traffic by region, popular days and times, browsers, devices, platforms, and languages. · tinyurl.com, 12 Oct 2026
Anonymous link limit: Links made without an account are stored in the original device and browser session, and may become inaccessible if that cache is cleared or the device is lost. · tinyurl.com, 12 Oct 2026
API: Free Plan users can use TinyURL’s API to shorten links. · tinyurl.com, 12 Oct 2026
API permissions: API tokens can be assigned specific permissions, with paid users having access to additional operations such as changing or deleting links and retrieving raw analytics. · tinyurl.com, 12 Oct 2026
Branded domains: Paid plans support buying a domain or connecting an existing domain or subdomain for branded links. · tinyurl.com, 12 Oct 2026
Company age: TinyURL’s official homepage says it has been shortening URLs since 2002. · tinyurl.com, 12 Oct 2026
Founded: 2002 · tinyurl.com, 28 Sept 2026
Integration: TinyURL documents an integration with Google Sheets using Apps Script and an API token. · tinyurl.com, 12 Oct 2026
Legacy API: TinyURL says its old unauthenticated API endpoint is deprecated and is being phased toward retirement because it was susceptible to abuse. · tinyurl.com, 12 Oct 2026
Link management limit: Free Plan links cannot have their destination changed after creation; TinyURL says editing destinations requires Pro. · tinyurl.com, 12 Oct 2026
Link permanence: TinyURL says links created on its Free Plan never expire. · tinyurl.com, 12 Oct 2026
Purpose: TinyURL shortens long URLs into shorter, shareable links that redirect to their destinations. · tinyurl.com, 12 Oct 2026
QR codes: TinyURL automatically generates a QR code for each link created on the Free Plan. · tinyurl.com, 12 Oct 2026
Support: TinyURL lists help desk, sales, support, and abuse-reporting contact routes on its site. · tinyurl.com, 12 Oct 2026