PeekURLURL shortener
Free URL Shortener
PeekURL helps you create short links for social posts, messages, campaigns, and QR codes.
Create a short linkCreate in seconds
Paste a destination URL and get a short link without complicated setup.
Manage your links
Sign in to review, disable, delete, and manage links you create.
Measure clicks
Review clicks, countries, devices, browsers, and traffic sources.
Common use cases
Social posts and messages
Shorten long addresses with tracking parameters so the link does not dominate a post or conversation.
Events and forms
Create an entry point for an event page, survey, menu, or registration form that is easier to copy and say aloud.
Destination confirmation
Enable the preview page so visitors can confirm the external address before leaving PeekURL.
When should you use the original URL?
An original URL exposes its domain and works well in formal documents. A short URL is useful when space, QR codes, management, or click reporting matter. Shortening never changes the destination and does not replace checking whether an external site is trustworthy.
When is a short URL useful?
Long addresses with tracking parameters, encoded text, or deep paths are difficult to read in messages, social posts, and presentations. PeekURL keeps the original destination while giving you a cleaner link to share.
You can choose an expiry and an optional confirmation page when creating a link. Sign in to manage its status, download a QR code, and review aggregate click activity, or create a temporary link without an account.
How link creation works
- 01
Enter a public URL
Provide an HTTP or HTTPS destination. Local, private-network, and unresolvable hosts are rejected.
- 02
Complete a safety check
Google Web Risk checks known threats before creation; an unavailable check is not silently bypassed.
- 03
Share and measure
Copy the short URL or QR code, then sign in to review trends, referrers, and device breakdowns.
What to know before sharing
- A short URL does not change the destination or guarantee that an external website will remain safe.
- Expired, disabled, or deleted links show an unavailable page instead of redirecting.
- Phishing, malware, spam, and other illegal or abusive uses are not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
Is PeekURL free?
PeekURL provides core link creation and analytics features; see the service for current plan details.
Can I disable a short link?
Yes. Signed-in users can switch a managed link between active and inactive.
Does PeekURL inspect a destination before shortening it?
Yes. It validates that the destination is public and checks known threats with Google Web Risk, although no automated result can guarantee absolute safety.
How long does a guest link last?
A guest link lasts 24 hours by default. Signed-in users can select longer options currently offered in the interface.
Content updated：August 30, 2026