URL Shortener by Linko — Custom Links, QR Codes & Bulk

Linko is the fastest way to shorten URLs, generate QR codes, and track every click — right from your browser. Sign in once with your Linko API key, then shorten any page with one click, a keyboard shortcut, a right-click, or by typing in the address bar. ONE-CLICK SHORTENING - Click the toolbar icon and the URL of the active tab is filled in automatically - Press Ctrl+Shift+L (Cmd+Shift+L on Mac) to shorten and copy without ever opening the popup - Right-click any page or any link to shorten it - Type "linko" + Tab in the Chrome address bar to shorten directly from omnibox - Every shortened link is auto-copied to your clipboard QR CODES - Built-in QR code generator (no third-party calls — works fully offline) - Adjustable error correction level (L / M / Q / H) - Choose 256, 512, or 1024 px output - One-click PNG download - Show a QR for any link in your Recent tab BULK SHORTENING - Switch to Bulk mode and paste up to 10 URLs at once - Single API call shortens them all - Per-row copy buttons in the result list ADVANCED OPTIONS Everything the Linko dashboard offers, organized into clear sections: - Custom alias and branded domain - Channels and campaigns to keep links organized - Retargeting pixels (Facebook, Google, TikTok, and more) - UTM tags with saved UTM template support and a default-template auto-fill - Privacy and schedule (public/private, password, activate-at, expire-at, click limit, fallback URL) - HTTP redirect code (301 / 302 / 307) and hide referrer toggle - Page metadata override (title, description, social image, internal note) - Geo, device, and language targeting (multi-row) - A/B testing with weighted variants - Deep linking (auto-detect or manual Apple / Google Play URLs) - IP filtering with whitelist, banlist, and fallback URL RECENT LINKS - Last 20 links cached locally, with favicons - Quick copy, open, and QR code buttons on every row - Configurable history size (10, 20, 50, or 100) PRIVACY & DARK MODE - Light, dark, and auto themes (auto follows your system) - API key stored in your browser's encrypted sync storage - All requests go directly to linko.me — no third-party telemetry - No analytics, no tracking, no ads REQUIREMENTS A free or paid Linko account. Get your API key at linko.me/user/developers/apikeys Linko is the modern URL shortener built for marketers, creators, and teams. Whether you need a single short link or a fully tagged campaign URL with retargeting pixels and A/B variants, this extension keeps you out of the dashboard and in your flow. Open source friendly. Built on Chrome's Manifest V3.