How to Shorten X (Twitter) Links | Free Tool
Last updated: June 2026
Why shorten X links
X (formerly Twitter) limits the number of characters per post. Pasting a long URL eats up space and looks cluttered. A short URL saves characters and keeps your link tidy.
How to shorten an X link
1. Copy the URL of the page you want to share. 2. Paste it into X-Shrtn and press the shorten button. 3. Paste the generated short URL into your post. It is free with no sign-up.
How it works with t.co (X's auto-shortener)
X automatically wraps every link in a post with t.co, but the timeline still displays the original (or short) URL text. Shortening in advance keeps that display tidy, and lets X-Shrtn track clicks independently on your side.
Great for profiles and campaigns
Short URLs are also handy for your profile link or for managing several promotional links. Use the custom alias feature for a memorable link, and a QR code is generated too-useful for offline promotion.
Measure clicks to see what works
You can track clicks per short URL to see which posts got a response, and export the results to Excel to compare posting times and creatives.
Summary
For sharing links on X, a short URL balances character savings and readability. Try X-Shrtn-free, no sign-up, with click tracking and QR codes-right now.