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T.ly
The world's shortest URL shortener designed for speed and simplicity.
What it does
Shortens long URLs into the 't.ly' domain for easy sharing. Provides real-time link tracking with detailed analytics on clicks and referrers. Allows for custom back-halves and branded short links. Includes a browser extension for one-click link shortening while browsing. Offers QR code generation for every shortened link.
Why it works
Brevity: Lives up to its name by offering some of the shortest URLs in the industry. Simplicity: Strips away the complex enterprise features of Bitly for a faster user experience. Accessibility: The browser extension makes it an integrated part of a marketer's daily workflow. Analytics: Provides high-level data needed for basic marketing attribution without a complex dashboard.
Category: Marketing & Growth
Team Size: 1-5
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As of 2026
Marketing & Growth
Revenue: $100k-$1M ARR
The world's shortest URL shortener designed for speed and simplicity.
Overview
T.ly is a high-performance URL shortener and link management platform. It focuses on providing the shortest possible links for social media, marketing, and internal tracking. It features a simple browser extension and a clean interface that allows users to create, track, and manage custom short links with detailed click analytics.
Funding status: Bootstrapped
Revenue source: Subscriptions
Customer type: B2C
Pricing: Freemium
Tech stack: React, Node.js, AWS
Platform: Web • Browser Extension
Integrations: Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Zapier, Webhooks
Founder story
Founded in 2019 by Tim Leland in the USA. Tim, a developer with a passion for building simple productivity tools, realized that link shortening had become overly corporate and slow. He built T.ly to return the category to its roots: fast, simple, and truly short links.
What it does
- Shortens long URLs into the 't.ly' domain for easy sharing
- Provides real-time link tracking with detailed analytics on clicks and referrers
- Allows for custom back-halves and branded short links
- Includes a browser extension for one-click link shortening while browsing
- Offers QR code generation for every shortened link.
Who it's for
- Digital Marketers
- Social Media Managers
- Solopreneurs
- Content Creators
Why it works
- Brevity: Lives up to its name by offering some of the shortest URLs in the industry
- Simplicity: Strips away the complex enterprise features of Bitly for a faster user experience
- Accessibility: The browser extension makes it an integrated part of a marketer's daily workflow
- Analytics: Provides high-level data needed for basic marketing attribution without a complex dashboard.
Growth strategies
- Targeted the 'Productivity- conscious' marketer who wants a faster alternative to Bitly.
- Used a freemium model to build a mass user base of over 10 million links created.
- Leveraged a browser- extension first distribution strategy to capture high-intent users.
- Positioned as the 'Simplest' option in a crowded market to appeal to non- technical users.
Alternatives
Comparison overview
- Bitly: Much more expensive and enterprise-focused; T.ly is the lean, fast, and affordable choice.
- Dub.co: Better for developer custom branding; T.ly is better for quick personal and small business link management.
- T.ly is the best choice for users who value brevity and speed above all else.