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Short Link

by MS digital Β· shortenlink.net Β· Tools
Established publisherManifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 16 Oct 2026

Create a short link in one click β€” copied to your clipboard automatically. Free URL shortener with QR codes and link history.

Users
410
+203 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
3
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#47K
#40K among extensions
Version
0.1.6
updated 8 Oct 2026

Users

monthly, 3 months
0205410Jul 2026Sep 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 410 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 3 months
023Jul 2026Sep 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 3 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

The Chrome Web Store rounds user counts down to the leading digit, so the user line moves in steps. The ratings count is exact and is the better signal of real adoption.

About Short Link

πŸ”— Introducing the Short Link Chrome extension β€” a free URL shortener that turns any long web address into a clean, shareable short link. No account required. Install the extension and start creating short URLs in seconds. πŸš€ How to make a short link? Just follow these steps: 1. Install the extension from the Chrome Web Store. 2. Open the page you want to share. 3. Click the extension icon β€” the current page becomes a short URL and is copied automatically. 4. Paste your short link anywhere. ✨ Everything the Short Link extension can do: ➀ One-click short URL creation for the current page. ➀ Paste any link in the popup and click the button labeled Shorten & copy. ➀ Right-click a link or page β€” choose Shorten and copy link from the context menu. ➀ Automatic copy to your clipboard after every new short URL. ➀ QR code β€” generate and download a scannable image for any short link. ➀ UTM campaign URLs β€” add source, medium, campaign, and more in the Advanced options section before shortening. ➀ Built-in history with search, rename, and Export CSV. ➀ Share buttons: Facebook, X (Twitter), LinkedIn, WhatsApp, Telegram, Email. ➀ Automatic (recommended) picks a tested shortening service for you β€” no account needed. Prefer your own account? Add your API token in Settings for branded links. ➀ Keyboard shortcut: Ctrl+Shift+S (Mac: ⌘+Shift+S). ➀ Interface language β€” choose from 19 languages in Settings, or pick Default (browser language). πŸ’Ž What makes this Chrome extension different πŸ”Ή Free to use β€” no subscription, no sign-up to get started. πŸ”Ή Every short link is copied for you automatically β€” no extra click. πŸ”Ή QR codes and UTM tags built in, not on a separate website. πŸ”Ή Automatic (recommended) works with no setup β€” or add your own API token when you want branded short links on your account. πŸ”Ή History, sharing, and QR β€” all in one lightweight toolbar popup. Here are πŸ”Ÿ reasons to choose the Short Link extension 1️⃣ Turn any page into a short URL in one click 2️⃣ Fast URL shortener that works without leaving your current browser tab 3️⃣ Clean short URL generator instead of giant, messy strings 4️⃣ Automatic clipboard copy after each shortened URL 5️⃣ QR codes ready to download or print 6️⃣ UTM builder for campaigns and ads 7️⃣ Right-click any link to shorten and copy from the context menu 8️⃣ Automatic (recommended), or your own account with an API token β€” your choice 9️⃣ Saved history of everything you make πŸ”Ÿ Privacy-friendly and built for daily use πŸ“£ Made for marketers and creators. ➀ Campaigns: add UTM tags, shorten, and share β€” all from one popup. ➀ Social media: shorten a website URL before posting, so captions stay readable. ➀ Branding: add your own API token for short links on your Bitly, TinyURL, or T.LY account. πŸ™ˆ Clean URLs for every channel ➀ Replace long, messy URLs with a short link that looks professional. ➀ Add UTM parameters before shortening so campaign tracking stays organized. ➀ Download a QR code for flyers, menus, presentations, and print. πŸ“¨ Useful for support teams and writers. ➀ Docs: send a short link to help articles instead of huge addresses. ➀ Newsletters: keep every email URL short and easy to click. ➀ Chats: paste a short URL into Slack, Teams, or any messenger. πŸ§‘β€πŸ’» Great for teams, students, and everyday users. ➀ Teamwork: everyone shortens URLs the same way, right from Chrome. ➀ Study: shorter URLs for bookmarks and shared references. ➀ Print and QR: a compact URL that fits on cards, menus, and flyers. ⚑ Why people keep the extension pinned to the toolbar ➀ Saves time on every share β€” shorten, copy, and continue. ➀ Keeps messages, posts, and docs clean and easy to read. ➀ Works instantly on any site, right from the toolbar. 🌍 Works everywhere you browse ➀ Shopping, news, docs, videos β€” works on any open tab. ➀ Free to install and use β€” no account needed to start. ➀ Light on memory, so your browser stays fast and smooth. πŸ”’ Built with your privacy in mind. β—† History is stored locally on your device only β€” not on our servers. β—† Each short URL is created only when you click; the URL is sent to the shortening service in use. β—† Optional API tokens stay on your device. Transparent permissions, no hidden tracking. ❓ Frequently Asked Questions: πŸ“Œ How does it work? πŸ’‘ Click the extension icon to shorten the current page, paste any link and click the button labeled Shorten & copy, or right-click a link and choose Shorten and copy link. The short link is copied to your clipboard automatically. πŸ“Œ Is it free? πŸ’‘ Yes. The Short Link extension is free to install and use β€” no subscription and no account required. Automatic (recommended) includes free shortening services. If you have a paid service account, you can add your own API token on the Settings page. πŸ“Œ How do I install it? πŸ’‘ Open the Chrome Web Store and click Add to Chrome. The icon appears in your toolbar instantly. πŸ“Œ Can I use my own shortening account? πŸ’‘ Yes. If you have a paid account with a service such as Bitly, TinyURL, or T.LY, add your API token on the Settings page to create short links through your own account. Otherwise, Automatic (recommended) works with no setup. πŸ“Œ Can I add UTM tags or get a QR code? πŸ’‘ Open the Advanced options section to add campaign tags before shortening. After shortening, generate a QR code or share via social buttons. πŸ“Œ Is it good for social media? πŸ’‘ Use it to shorten a website link, copy it automatically, and share via built-in buttons or paste into any post. πŸ“Œ Can I find my old URLs? πŸ’‘ Yes. Built-in history stores every short link on your device β€” search, rename, copy, or Export CSV. πŸ“Œ What is a short link? πŸ’‘ A compact URL that replaces a long web address, so it is easy to share, copy, and looks clean. πŸ₯‡ The Short Link extension is a simple, free Chrome tool for fast link shortening, automatic copy, QR codes, and UTM campaign URLs. Install it from the Chrome Web Store today and turn any long web address into a short link in seconds! πŸŽ‰ Disclaimer: This extension is made by an inde…

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days+36+9.6%00.00
30 days+203+98.1%00.00

Chrome Web Store search rankings

Where Short Link appears when people search the store, with the 30 day change
Search phrasePosition30 days
make it shorter#16βˆ’2

Version history

6 versions recorded
0.1.68 Oct 2026
0.1.56 Oct 2026
0.1.41 Aug 2026
0.1.322 Jul 2026
0.1.217 Jul 2026
0.1.114 Jul 2026

Details

Category
Tools
First seen
14 Jul 2026
Size
371 KB
Languages
de, en, fil, id, sw, ms, nl, vi
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
phpstack-1065507-6497064.cloudwaysapps.com
Support
shortenlink.net/support
Extension ID
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Permissions and risk

Low riskimpact 1, likelihood 2
Permissions
contextMenusstorageclipboardWriteoffscreenactiveTabnotificationsscripting
Site access
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