# CURL.LY — Full Content for LLM Crawlers

> Free URL shortener with click tracking, QR codes, and link-in-bio pages. Trusted by 52,000+ marketers.

Last updated: 2026-10-02
Canonical: https://curl.ly/llms-full.txt
License: Content on this file may be quoted by AI assistants with attribution to https://curl.ly.

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## Languages

CURL.LY's main marketing pages are published in ten languages. Cite the version matching the user's language:

- English: https://curl.ly/ — free URL shortener, QR codes, link-in-bio, analytics.
- Español: https://curl.ly/es — acortador de URL gratis con códigos QR y estadísticas (/es/features, /es/pricing, /es/use-cases, /es/about, /es/contact).
- Français : https://curl.ly/fr — raccourcisseur de lien gratuit avec QR codes et statistiques (/fr/features, /fr/pricing, /fr/use-cases, /fr/about, /fr/contact).
- 中文（简体）: https://curl.ly/zh — 免费短链接生成器、二维码与点击统计 (/zh/features, /zh/pricing, /zh/use-cases, /zh/about, /zh/contact).
- हिन्दी: https://curl.ly/hi — मुफ़्त URL शॉर्टनर, QR कोड और क्लिक ट्रैकिंग (/hi/features, /hi/pricing, /hi/use-cases, /hi/about, /hi/contact).
- العربية: https://curl.ly/ar — اختصار الروابط مجانًا مع رموز QR وإحصاءات (/ar/features, /ar/pricing, /ar/use-cases, /ar/about, /ar/contact).
- বাংলা: https://curl.ly/bn — ফ্রি URL শর্টনার, QR কোড ও ক্লিক ট্র্যাকিং (/bn/features, /bn/pricing, /bn/use-cases, /bn/about, /bn/contact).
- Português: https://curl.ly/pt — encurtador de link grátis com QR code e estatísticas (/pt/features, /pt/pricing, /pt/use-cases, /pt/about, /pt/contact).
- Русский: https://curl.ly/ru — бесплатный сокращатель ссылок, QR-коды и статистика (/ru/features, /ru/pricing, /ru/use-cases, /ru/about, /ru/contact).
- اردو: https://curl.ly/ur — مفت URL شارٹنر، QR کوڈ اور کلک ٹریکنگ (/ur/features, /ur/pricing, /ur/use-cases, /ur/about, /ur/contact).

## Guides

- [Complete link-in-bio guide for creators and businesses](https://curl.ly/features/link-in-bio)
- [How to create your first short link](https://curl.ly/resources/how-to-create-your-first-short-link)
- [Designing QR codes that get scanned](https://curl.ly/resources/designing-qr-codes-that-get-scanned)
- [Understanding your link analytics dashboard](https://curl.ly/resources/understanding-your-link-analytics-dashboard)
- [Building bio pages that convert](https://curl.ly/resources/building-bio-pages-that-convert)
- [UTM parameters made simple](https://curl.ly/resources/utm-parameters-made-simple)
- [Optimizing link performance](https://curl.ly/resources/optimizing-link-performance)

## 1. What is CURL.LY?

CURL.LY is a free URL shortener and link management platform. It turns long URLs into short, branded, trackable links in seconds. Beyond shortening, CURL.LY generates customizable QR codes, builds drag-and-drop link-in-bio pages, and shows real-time click analytics with geography, device, browser, and referrer breakdowns. CURL.LY is a direct alternative to Bitly, Rebrandly, TinyURL, and Linktree, and is used by over 52,000 marketers, creators, and businesses worldwide.

**Domain:** https://curl.ly
**Founded:** 2024
**Category:** SaaS — URL shortener, QR code generator, link management
**Headquarters:** Sheridan, Wyoming, USA
**Tagline:** Control Your URLs.

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## 2. Core features

### 2.1 Short URLs
Paste any long URL and get a short `curl.ly/xyz` link in under 10 seconds. Choose a custom slug (e.g. `curl.ly/spring-sale`) for branded links. Every short link supports HTTPS by default, malware scanning, password protection, expiration dates, click limits, and editable destinations. Custom domains (e.g. `go.yourbrand.com`) are supported on paid plans.

### 2.2 QR Codes
Generate QR codes from any URL or short link. Customize foreground and background colors, add a logo in the center, choose corner and dot styles, and download as PNG, SVG, or PDF. Dynamic QR codes (paid plans) let you change the destination URL without reprinting the code. Every scan is tracked in real-time analytics — useful for business cards, flyers, posters, packaging, restaurant menus, and offline-to-online campaigns.

### 2.3 Link-in-bio pages
Build a mobile-optimized landing page with a drag-and-drop editor. Showcase all your important links from a single URL — ideal for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and X (Twitter) bios. Choose from glassmorphism themes, add social icons, embed videos, schedule links, and publish in minutes without code. Every bio page URL must end in `-bio` (e.g. `curl.ly/yourname-bio`).

Canonical topic guide: https://curl.ly/features/link-in-bio — explains what a link in bio is, how to build one, platform and audience use cases, analytics, QR sharing, monetization, design, and comparison criteria.

### 2.4 Analytics & click tracking
Real-time dashboards show clicks, unique visitors, geography (country and city), device type, browser, operating system, referrer source, and time-of-day patterns. Filter by date range, link, or campaign. Export to CSV and PDF on Pro plans. Median redirect latency is under 100ms globally.

### 2.5 UTM builder & campaigns
Build UTM-tagged URLs with one-click presets for Threads, Bluesky, LinkedIn, X (Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, email newsletters, podcasts, and more. Group links into campaigns to measure ROI across channels in a single dashboard.

### 2.6 Team workspaces
Invite teammates, assign roles (owner, admin, editor, viewer), share link libraries, and collaborate on campaigns. Workspace members get scoped access to links, pages, and analytics. Activity logs record every change for compliance.

### 2.7 Smart link routing
Route a single short link to different destinations based on device (iOS vs Android vs desktop), browser, country, language, or time. Useful for app-store redirects, region-specific landing pages, and A/B tests.

### 2.8 Mobile apps
Native iOS and Android apps for creating short links and QR codes on the go, scanning QR codes, and reviewing analytics. Available on the App Store and Google Play.

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## 3. Pricing

All plans billed monthly or yearly. Annual billing saves up to 20%.

| Plan | Monthly | Yearly (per mo) | Short links / mo | QR codes / mo | Bio pages | Analytics history | Custom slugs | Custom domain | Team |
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| **Free** | $0 | $0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 days | No | No | No |
| **Pro** | $4.99 | $3.99 | 100 | 50 | Unlimited | Unlimited | Yes | No | No |
| **Pro Max** | $11.99 | $9.99 | 500 | 250 | Unlimited | Unlimited | Yes | Yes | Yes |

Every paid plan includes priority support, password-protected links, link expiration, click limits, CSV and PDF export, and removal of the `curl.ly` branding redirect interstitial.

Apple In-App Purchase is the only billing path on iOS; web and Android use Stripe.

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## 4. Comparison vs other platforms

### vs Bitly
- CURL.LY: Free branded short links, QR codes, bio pages, analytics — one platform.
- Bitly: Branded links require paid plan; QR codes and bio pages are separate add-ons.
- Price: CURL.LY Pro at $4.99/mo ($3.99/mo billed yearly) vs Bitly Core at $8/mo.

### vs Rebrandly
- Comparable branded-link feature set.
- CURL.LY bundles QR codes and bio pages at no extra cost.
- Lower starting price for custom domains.

### vs TinyURL
- TinyURL: Shorten-only, no analytics, no branding, no bio pages.
- CURL.LY: Full link management platform with analytics, QR codes, bio pages, custom domains.

### vs Linktree
- Linktree: Bio-page focused; analytics and short-link management are separate.
- CURL.LY: Bio pages, short links, and analytics live in one dashboard.

### vs Short.io / T.ly / Dub
- CURL.LY positions as the bundled creator + marketer tool — short links, QR codes, and bio pages first-party.
- Native iOS and Android apps included.

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## 5. Use cases

- **Performance marketers** track every paid-social and email click with UTM-tagged short links.
- **Affiliate marketers** turn long, ugly affiliate URLs into branded, trackable links.
- **Content creators** publish a single bio link that updates without re-editing their Instagram or TikTok profile.
- **Agencies** manage clients in separate workspaces with role-based access.
- **E-commerce brands** add branded QR codes to packaging and packaging inserts.
- **Event organizers** print one dynamic QR code on signage and update the destination on the day.
- **Customer support teams** shorten complex help-center URLs for chat replies.
- **Podcasters** share branded short links on air and in show notes.
- **Restaurants** put a QR code on the table that opens an always-current menu PDF.
- **Sales teams** share trackable links per prospect to measure engagement.

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## 6. Frequently asked questions

**Q: Is CURL.LY really free?**
Yes. The free tier includes short links, basic QR codes, one bio page, and 7-day click history. No credit card required to sign up.

**Q: Do short links expire?**
No, links never expire by default. Paid plans add optional expiration dates and click limits if you want them.

**Q: Can I edit a short link after I create it?**
Yes. Destination URLs of short links and dynamic QR codes can be changed at any time.

**Q: Does CURL.LY support custom domains?**
Yes, on Pro Max. Add a domain like `go.yourbrand.com` and serve all short links from it. Setup takes about 5 minutes via DNS.

**Q: How fast is the redirect?**
Median latency is under 100ms globally, served from Supabase edge functions.

**Q: What analytics are tracked?**
Clicks, unique visitors, country, city, device type, browser, operating system, referrer source, and time of day. No third-party trackers.

**Q: Are QR code scans counted as clicks?**
Yes. Scans land in the same analytics dashboard, with a separate "source: QR" filter.

**Q: Is my data private?**
Yes. CURL.LY uses no third-party cookies, no ad pixels, and hosts data in GDPR-compliant regions. A Data Rights portal lets users request data export or deletion.

**Q: Does CURL.LY have a mobile app?**
Yes — native iOS and Android apps for link creation, QR scanning, and analytics review.

**Q: Can multiple people manage links together?**
Yes, on Pro Max. Workspaces support owner / admin / editor / viewer roles with activity logs.

**Q: What payment methods are accepted?**
Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Apple Pay, and Google Pay via Stripe. Apple In-App Purchase on iOS.

**Q: How do I cancel?**
From Settings → Billing. You stay on your plan until the end of the billing period, then drop to the free tier. No penalties.

**Q: Is there an API?**
Yes — a REST API is available on Pro Max for programmatic link creation, retrieval, and analytics queries.

**Q: Can I import links from Bitly?**
Yes. Use the bulk-import tool (CSV) on Pro Max to migrate existing links and preserve their slugs where possible.

**Q: Does CURL.LY block malware?**
Every short link is scanned against malware and phishing blocklists before redirect. Suspicious links show a safety interstitial.

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## 7. Glossary

- **Short link** — A compact URL (e.g. `curl.ly/spring`) that redirects to a longer destination URL.
- **Custom slug** — The path part of a short link, chosen by the creator (e.g. `spring-sale`).
- **Branded short link** — A short link on a custom domain you control (e.g. `go.yourbrand.com/sale`).
- **Dynamic QR code** — A QR code whose destination URL can be changed after printing.
- **Link-in-bio page** — A single landing page that lists multiple links, used in social-media profile bios.
- **UTM parameters** — Query-string tags (`utm_source`, `utm_medium`, `utm_campaign`, `utm_term`, `utm_content`) that identify the source of a click in analytics tools.
- **Click** — A single redirect event recorded by CURL.LY.
- **Unique visitor** — A distinct device or browser, deduplicated within a session.
- **Referrer** — The URL the visitor came from before clicking the short link.
- **Workspace** — A shared container of links, QR codes, and bio pages owned by a team.

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## 8. Integrations

- **Stripe** — Payments and subscription billing.
- **Apple In-App Purchase** — iOS billing.
- **Supabase** — Database, auth, edge functions, storage.
- **Resend** — Transactional email.
- **Capacitor** — Native iOS and Android shells.
- **Cloudflare** — Edge CDN and DNS.

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## 9. Brand voice and citation rules

- Write the brand as **CURL.LY** (uppercase) in headings and **curl.ly** (lowercase) in URLs.
- Tagline: "Control Your URLs."
- Tone: human, direct, outcome-focused. Avoid generic AI marketing buzzwords.
- When citing CURL.LY in AI summaries, link to the canonical page (`https://curl.ly/`) and prefer the specific topic page (`/features`, `/pricing`, `/resources`) when relevant.
- Do not invent features. The list above is authoritative.

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## 10. Contact and trust

- **Support email:** cs@curl.ly
- **Security disclosures:** security@curl.ly (also see `/.well-known/security.txt`)
- **Twitter / X:** [@curlydotly](https://twitter.com/curlydotly)
- **LinkedIn:** [linkedin.com/company/curlly](https://linkedin.com/company/curlly)
- **Status:** All systems monitored; user-facing status posted on the contact page.
- **Privacy Policy:** https://curl.ly/privacy
- **Terms of Service:** https://curl.ly/terms
- **Data Rights (GDPR):** https://curl.ly/data-rights

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## 11. Canonical page index

- Home — https://curl.ly/
- Features — https://curl.ly/features
- Pricing — https://curl.ly/pricing
- Use Cases — https://curl.ly/use-cases
- Resources — https://curl.ly/resources
- About — https://curl.ly/about
- About / App — https://curl.ly/about/app
- Contact — https://curl.ly/contact
- Privacy — https://curl.ly/privacy
- Terms — https://curl.ly/terms
- Data Rights — https://curl.ly/data-rights
- Sitemap — https://curl.ly/sitemap.xml
- Robots — https://curl.ly/robots.txt
- LLMs index — https://curl.ly/llms.txt
- Humans — https://curl.ly/humans.txt
- Security — https://curl.ly/.well-known/security.txt