LinkShrinks

YouTube link shortener

YouTube link shortener — tidy links for descriptions and comments

YouTube video URLs with timestamps and tracking parameters can get very long. Shorten them for video descriptions, pinned comments, community posts, and end screens without cluttering your copy.

Custom links are a Premium feature

Upgrade to choose your own short paths and manage them from your dashboard.

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Why shorten YouTube links?

Creators often share the same destination across dozens of videos — affiliate products, Patreon pages, course signups, or merch stores. Short links keep descriptions readable and make it easier for viewers to remember where to go.

LinkShrinks works with standard YouTube URLs (youtube.com and youtu.be). Paste the full link, shorten it once, and reuse the compact URL across your channel. Premium adds custom branded paths and click analytics per link.

How it works

  1. 1

    Copy the full YouTube or destination URL

    Include timestamps or playlist parameters — LinkShrinks preserves the destination when redirecting.

  2. 2

    Generate a short link

    Paste into LinkShrinks and copy the result for your video description or pinned comment.

  3. 3

    Track performance with Premium

    Upgrade to see how many viewers clicked through from your YouTube campaigns.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about shortening links for YouTube.

Can I shorten YouTube video links?
Yes. Paste any youtube.com or youtu.be URL, or shorten external links you share in video descriptions.
Will timestamps still work after shortening?
Yes. The short link redirects to the exact URL you pasted, including time parameters like &t=.
Is this YouTube link shortener free?
Free users can shorten 5 links per month. Premium adds custom paths, QR codes, and analytics.
Can I use one short link across many videos?
Yes. Reuse the same short URL in multiple descriptions. Premium links do not expire.
Can I see how many viewers clicked my link?
Premium analytics show click totals, countries, referrers, and devices in your dashboard.
Can I create a custom short link for my channel?
Premium users can choose paths like /merch or /patreon for a more on-brand description link.

Shorten your YouTube description link

Paste a long URL above and copy a cleaner link for your next upload.

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