Everything you need to manage short links — in one service
Clean interface, no clutter — paste a link and get your result in seconds.
REST API with Bearer auth for automating your link shortening workflow.
Clicks, devices, browsers and geolocation — all in real time.
All core features with no registration, limits or hidden fees.
Instant QR code generation for every short link you create.
Unlimited links and clicks — no paid plans required.
Plugins for Chrome, Firefox and Edge — shorten links right from your browser.
Use our API in ChatGPT, Claude or any AI assistant for automatic shortening.
Restrict access to important links with a password for private use.
HTTPS, DDoS protection via Cloudflare and regular security audits.
UTM tags and Google Ads / Facebook integration for conversion tracking.
In the digital age, long and complex URLs can be a real obstacle to effective information sharing. Our link shortening service is designed to make your life easier: turn bulky URLs into compact, convenient and stylish links in just one click.
Why choose us?
New: shorten messenger links as well as regular URLs — WhatsApp (including wa.me and whatsapp://), Telegram (t.me and tg://), and Viber (viber://). HTTPS and approved app schemes are accepted; unsafe addresses are blocked.
Free extension — any tab becomes a short link with one click. Available on Chrome Web Store.
add_to_drive Add to ChromeThe vlk.by service exposes a simple REST interface.
To use the API, pass the url query parameter in a POST or GET request to https://vlk.by/api
--request: https://vlk.by/api?url=https://example.com/1/2/3
--response:
{
'hash_url': '1a2b3c4d5e6f',
'short_url': 'https://vlk.by/123AAA'
}
utm_source,utm_medium,utm_campaign,utm_term,utm_content
Example:
--request https://vlk.by/api?url=https://example.com/1/2/3?utm_source=...&utm_medium=...&utm_campaign=...&utm_term=...&utm_content=...
--request: https://vlk.by/analytics/{hash_url}