Paste your long URL
Enter the long URL you want to shorten. bl8 creates a clean, secure short link in seconds.
When Short Links Tell Long Stories
Shorten URLs into clean, trackable links with built-in click analytics, QR codes, custom aliases, and more.
How It Works
From long URL to short link in three steps.
Customize your short link
Choose a custom alias and expiration date, or keep the automatically generated short URL.
Share and track clicks
Share your short link anywhere and see every click with built-in link tracking and analytics.
Features
Built for links that matter.
Every link you create is a small piece of infrastructure. bl8 treats it that way.
Short links, made automatically
Every link gets a short, unique code the moment you create it. Add a memorable slug if you want it to read well.
See who clicked
Each visit is recorded, including when it happened and where it came from, so you can tell which links are actually getting used.
A QR code for every link
Scannable codes are generated automatically, ready to drop into a slide, flyer, or anywhere a URL is awkward to type.
FAQ
Questions, answered plainly.
Do short links expire?
Only if you set an expiration. Otherwise, they stay active indefinitely.
Can I change where a link points?
Yes. Change the destination any time without changing the short link.
Is bl8 free to use?
Yes. The Free plan includes most features, with some limits. See the pricing page for details.
What is a slug?
A readable phrase added to your short link, such as bl8.us/aBc123/my-product, to make it easier to recognize.
Do I need an account to shorten a link?
Yes. Sign in with Google to create, edit, and view analytics for your short links.
Can I customize my short link?
The short code itself is always auto-generated, to keep it unique, but you can add an optional custom slug.
What happens when a link expires?
It stops redirecting, but the link and click history remain. You can reactivate it at any time.
Does every link really get a QR code?
Yes. Every short link gets a QR code you can view or download as PNG or SVG.
Can I customize the QR code?
Yes. Customize its styles and colors, with a built-in contrast check for reliable scanning.
What analytics do I get for each link?
See clicks, unique visitors, referrers, devices, browsers, operating systems, countries, and click times.
Is there a limit to how many links I can create?
Free accounts can have 25 active links. Deactivate one or upgrade to Pro for unlimited links.
