How It Works
Three steps, nothing to install.
- Paste your long URL into the QR Attribution builder and choose "Trackable Link."
- Sign in (Google or email) so your analytics dashboard is linked to your account.
- Copy the short link, share it anywhere, and watch clicks roll in on your analytics page.
What You Can Track
Every click on your short link is recorded with:
- Total clicks & unique visitors — see reach vs. engagement
- Click-by-day trend chart — spot campaign spikes instantly
- Top countries — know where your audience is coming from
- Device type — mobile vs. desktop breakdown
- Paired QR scan data — if you attach a QR code, scans and clicks are counted together
Add UTM parameters to your destination URL and your analytics tool (GA4, Plausible, Fathom) will show full campaign attribution on top of QR Attribution's own data — the best of both worlds.
How QR Attribution Compares
Choosing a short link tool? Here's how QR Attribution stacks up against common alternatives.
| Feature | QR Attribution | Bitly (Free) | TinyURL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trackable short links | ✓ Free | ⚠ 10/month limit | ✗ No tracking |
| Click analytics dashboard | ✓ Full, free | ⚠ Limited on free | ✗ Not included |
| Country & device data | ✓ Free | ✗ Paid only | ✗ Not included |
| QR code pairing | ✓ Built-in | ⚠ Paid plan | ✗ Separate tool |
| Edit destination URL | ✓ Any time | ✓ Paid | ✗ No |
| Link expiry | ✓ Never expire | ⚠ Varies by plan | ✓ No expiry |
| UTM parameter support | ✓ Full | ✓ Full | ✓ Full |
Common Use Cases
- Print marketing — put a trackable URL on flyers, brochures, or signage and know exactly how many people scan or type it
- Social media campaigns — share one clean link in bio, measure which posts drive the most traffic
- Email newsletters — track which CTA links get clicked most without relying solely on your email provider's data
- Event QR codes — hand out a short link alongside a QR code at trade shows; see booth traffic data from a single dashboard
- A/B testing landing pages — route to different destinations and compare click-through rates
Want QR code scan analytics too? Visit the QR code analytics guide to see how scan attribution works.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this short link generator free?
Yes. Creating short links and tracking click analytics is completely free with no account required to start. A free account gives you a personal analytics dashboard with click history, country data, and device breakdowns.
Can I track clicks on my short links?
Yes. Every short link created through QR Attribution records total clicks, unique clicks, top countries, and device type. Enable tracking in the builder to start recording click data immediately.
Do I need an account to create short links?
No account is required to create a short link. For persistent click analytics and the ability to edit your destination URL, a free account sign-in is required.
Can I use UTM parameters with short links?
Yes. Add UTM parameters (utm_source, utm_medium, utm_campaign) to your destination URL before shortening. Your analytics platform (GA4, Plausible, etc.) will receive those parameters when someone clicks the short link.
Is there a limit to how many links I can create?
No. Free accounts have no link creation limits. You can create as many short links as you need.
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