Dev tools · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to W3 URL Shortener

Fast, free and decentralized URL shortener

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. W3 URL Shortener launched in 2023; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Fast URL Shortener▲121

   Shorten URLs like a pro

   2021 · rapidapi-example-url-shortener.vercel.app · its alternatives →

2. 2
   World API Shortener▲79

   Shorten any link you want, with no accounts

   2023 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   I created a URL shortener that can be entirely hosted on GitHub Pages▲355

   Minimal URL shortener that can be entirely hosted on GitHub pages. - nelsontky/gh-pages-url-shortener

   2020 · github.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Replit.sh▲91

   Lightweight, free, and open source URL shortener

   2021 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   URL Shortener▲104

   Extremely powerful URL Shortener with open stats

   2019 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Free URL Shortener▲6

   Create a short link for any long URL in one click. Permanent, free, no account required. Links never expire and redirect instantly — no ads, no tracking.

   2025 · url-client-e2zp.onrender.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   + Link▲72

   A URL Shortener that helps combat phishing

   2018 · plus.link · its alternatives →

8. 8
   3o2.co▲12

   A beautiful, simple and free URL shortener.

   2017 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Short URL▲2

   Free URL shortener.

   Feb 2026 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Clio URL Shortener▲31

    A URL Shortener by Clio Websites

    2025 · cliow.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    SnapLink▲10

    SnapLink - Free URL Shortener | Create Short Links Instantly | Best TinyURL Alternative 2024. Shorten long URLs into memorable links in seconds. Fast, secure, and reliable URL shortening service.

    2025 · app.snplink.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    ShortMyLink.co: Free URL Shortener & QR▲6

    Free custom url shortener & link management

    2025 · shortmylink.co · its alternatives →

13. 13
    A simple url shortener written in Node▲16

    Was bored at work so I threw this together. First bash at a Node app. Built a simple Chrome extension for it too.

    2011 · github.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    lonk.ws▲6

    Free url shortener | custom short links & qr codes

    Dec 2025 · lonk.ws · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Naturl▲12

    Url Shortener

    2025 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    tinr.co | URL Shortener▲9

    A simple url shortener with no unnecessary features.

    2017 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    URL Shortener▲3

    URL Shortener is the easiest way to shorten your long links.

    2022 · cryptwareapps.web.app · its alternatives →

18. 18
    TinyURL - Free URL Shortener Tool▲3

    Free URL Shortener & Link Clicks Tracker

    Jun 2026 · tinyurl.digital · its alternatives →

19. 19
    LinkShrink▲3

    Shorten links in seconds, no signup needed

    Nov 2025 · linkshrink.biz · its alternatives →

20. 20
    URL Shortener Bot 🔗🤖▲5

    Free URL shortener to create perfect URLs for your business.

    2022 · rapidbott.com · its alternatives →

21. 21IH
    I hacked git.io to shorten any url▲12

    2015 · sauravtom.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Simple and free URL shortener with API▲6

    url shortener, web tools, utilities, web app

    2021 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Trimify-The Ultimate & Free URL Shortner▲6

    Trimify: Free tool to create custom and short URLs easily

    2025 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Recut URL Shortener▲2

    Short links, big results

    2022 · recut.in · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →