How do I shorten a URL for free?

How do I shorten a URL for free?

TinyURL.COM As the first free URL shortener to gain traction online, TinyURL is one of the better-known and most accessible link shortening services. To use, simply input a URL in the box on the front page and click “Make TinyURL!,” as shown in the above video.

Do shortened URLs expire?

Many providers of shortened URLs claim that they will "never expire" (there is always the implied small print: so long as we do not decide to discontinue this service—there is no contract to be breached by a free service, regardless of "promises"—and remain in business). A permanent URL is not necessarily a good thing.

Does Google have a URL shortener?

Google's URL shortener, goo.gl, is shutting down. The change was announced one year ago, in March 2018, when Google shut down the service for new users—on March 30 of 2019 even longtime users will not be able to shorten URLs using the service.

Why did Google discontinue URL shortener?

The decision to shut down goo.gl and move to FDL is a result of changes in the ways that people share information online. As Michael Hermanto, Google's Firebase software engineer explains, “We launched the Google URL Shortener back in 2009 as a way to help people more easily share links and measure traffic online.