Linkly

Spec sheet

What it does

Linkly shortens URLs and records click analytics so marketers can manage, route and measure shared links.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkly.so

Product

Linkly describes itself as a URL shortener and link tracking platform for creating, managing, and analyzing short links.Read 12 Oct 2026 · linkly.so

Free plan

YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · linkly.so

API

The REST API supports creating branded short links, retrieving click analytics, and managing domains and webhooks.Read 12 Oct 2026 · linkly.so

Integrations

Documented integrations include Zapier, Make, n8n, Slack, Power Automate, Google Sheets, BigQuery, Stripe, ChatGPT, Claude, MCP and browser extensions.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkly.so

Security

Linkly says data is encrypted at rest with AES-256 and in transit with TLS 1.2 or higher.Read 12 Oct 2026 · linkly.so

Privacy

Linkly says customer-facing analytics do not expose personally identifiable click data and raw IP addresses are used internally for security and abuse prevention.Read 12 Oct 2026 · linkly.so

Support

Linkly says its security team will respond to vulnerability reports or security questions within one business day.Read 12 Oct 2026 · linkly.so

Abuse criticism

A Trustpilot reviewer reported phishing links using Linkly, while Linkly replied that it blocks spam and accepts abuse reports.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com

API access

YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · linkly.so

API documentation

The APIs use OpenAPI 3.0, provide a Postman collection and include copyable examples in more than 20 languages.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkly.so

API limits

The link API permits 20 requests per second by default, analytics permits 200 queries per hour, and QR generation permits 5 requests per second per IP.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkly.so

App deep linking

Open in app can open supported content inside native apps and fall back to an app store or website without an SDK.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkly.so

Branded domains

Users can connect domains they own and create branded short URLs.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkly.so

Browser extensions

Linkly lists Chrome and Firefox extensions for creating tracking links from the browser.Read 12 Oct 2026 · linkly.so

Bulk link creation

YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · linkly.so

Bulk management

Bulk link creation and spreadsheet import support CSV or Excel data with optional slugs, UTM fields and tracking pixels.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkly.so

Certifications

Linkly states it is not SOC 2 or ISO 27001 certified.Read 12 Oct 2026 · linkly.so

CLI

Release notes state that a Linkly CLI became available through npm for links, analytics, domains, QR codes and webhooks.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linklyhq.com

Click analytics

Linkly says its real-time tracking includes click location, device, browser, and referrer data.Read 12 Oct 2026 · linkly.so

Compliance limitation

The security page states Linkly is not SOC 2 or ISO 27001 certified, although it offers a due-diligence pack under NDA.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkly.so

Custom domains

YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · linkly.so

Documentation and support

The help center lists guides for link creation, redirects, QR codes, analytics, integrations, APIs, troubleshooting and security, with chat support.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linklyhq.com

Dynamic QR codes

Linkly generates QR codes with logos and editable destinations, allowing printed codes to be updated without reprinting.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkly.so

Free plan limits

The pricing page says free-plan links pause after the click quota is exceeded and new link creation is blocked after the link limit is reached until the next billing period reset.Read 12 Oct 2026 · linkly.so

Geo and device routing

Links can route visitors by country, city, device or operating system to different destinations.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkly.so

Geo targeting

YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · linkly.so

Licence

Terms state that software, features, design, branding and documentation remain Linkly or licensors' exclusive intellectual property and grant only a revocable service-use licence.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linklyhq.com

Limit: interface and setup

Some reviewers describe the interface as dated or unorganized, with setup taking time to learn and redirects sometimes feeling slow.Read 15 Oct 2026 · softwareadvice.com

Limit: native integrations

Capterra reviewers report that niche native integrations are lacking, leading teams to add Zapier steps.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com

Limit: pricing and quotas

Reviewers complain that unlimited-click pricing is expensive and that free or lower tiers can hit click caps quickly.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com

Limit: reporting depth

Reviewers say some data is not easy to see, reporting could be deeper and advanced customization is limited.Read 15 Oct 2026 · softwareadvice.com

Link rotation

The platform can split traffic among destinations for rotation and A/B testing while measuring each destination.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linklyhq.com

Maker headquarters and size

Crunchbase lists Linkly as a private London company with 1–10 employees and founder Chris Muktar.Read 15 Oct 2026 · crunchbase.com

Maker legal name

The terms identify the provider as Linkly Ltd, registered in England and Wales.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linklyhq.com

Notable news

Release notes dated July 3, 2026 say Linkly became an official ChatGPT app, and notes dated May 28, 2026 announce the CLI.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linklyhq.com

Praise: ease and tracking

Independent reviewers repeatedly praise the intuitive setup, easy link management, real-time click tracking and clear analytics.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com

Praise: routing and app links

Reviewers highlight device-based app-store routing, branded links and QR codes as useful for campaigns and app promotion.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com

Public APIs

Linkly exposes link-shortening, analytics and QR-code APIs plus click webhooks.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkly.so

QR codes

Linkly says its dynamic QR codes can be updated without reprinting and customized with logos and colors.Read 12 Oct 2026 · linkly.so

Rating on Capterra

4.8 out of 5 from 70 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com

Rating on Chrome Web Store

4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratingsRead 15 Oct 2026 · chromewebstore.google.com

Rating on G2

4.5 out of 5 from 14 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com

Rating on GetApp

4.8 out of 5 from 70 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com

Rating on Shopify App Store

0.0 out of 5 from 0 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · apps.shopify.com

Rating on Trustpilot

2.5 out of 5 from 4 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com

Real-time analytics

The service reports click location, device, browser and referrer data and can export reports to Google Sheets or CSV.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkly.so

Retargeting pixels

Links can fire Meta, Google Ads, TikTok, LinkedIn and other tracking tags before redirecting visitors.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkly.so

Security hosting

Linkly says customer data is stored on Google Cloud, encrypted at rest with AES-256 and served through HTTPS redirects.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linklyhq.com

Security infrastructure

The company describes multi-zone replication, automated backups, Cloudflare edge redirects, DDoS protection and a published uptime status page.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linklyhq.com

Self-hosting

TrustRadius lists Linkly as a SaaS cloud deployment, and the product terms describe a hosted platform rather than a self-hosted edition.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com

Smart redirects

Links can route visitors by country or device, or rotate between destinations.Read 12 Oct 2026 · linkly.so

Webhook behavior

Webhooks are fire-and-forget, are not retried after failure and should respond within about five seconds.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkly.so

Plans and prices

Every Linkly plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

• URL shorteners#6 of 1569.2