Free URL Shortener

API

Free REST API for URL shortening and management

Overview

The Free URL Shortener API provides RESTful endpoints for shortening long URLs, expanding shortened links, and retrieving click-through statistics. Responses are delivered in JSON format for seamless integration. Key endpoints include POST /api/shorten (to generate a short URL with optional custom alias) and GET /api/expand (to recover the original URL from a shortened link). Use cases include integrating into content management systems, social media scheduling tools, or mobile apps to simplify link sharing and track user engagement with shortened URLs.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://ulvis.net/developer.html')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful API
JSON Response Format
No Authentication Required
Custom Alias Support
URL Expansion
Click Statistics Tracking

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is the Free URL Shortener API free to use?

Yes, the API is entirely free with no hidden charges or subscription fees.

? Does the API require an API key for access?

No, authentication is not required for using core endpoints like URL shortening and expansion.

? What is the response format of the API?

All API responses are in JSON format, which is widely supported and easy to parse across programming languages.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category URL Shorteners

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Completely Free to Use
⊕ Easy Integration
⊕ No API Key Needed
⊕ Custom Alias Option

Cons

⊖ Rate Limitations Apply
⊖ No Service Level Agreement (SLA)
⊖ Limited Advanced Analytics