YouTube Link Shortener
That Tracks Every Click.
Turn long youtube.com/watch?v=… URLs into clean, branded short links you can share anywhere, with free QR codes, and see exactly how many people click, from where, and on what device.
Built for YouTube Creators
Clean, shareable links
Replace messy YouTube URLs with short branded links like urlyte.com/yourname/video, perfect for bios, descriptions, and cross-promotion.
See what's driving views
Track clicks on every link by country, device, and traffic source. Know which posts and platforms actually send viewers to your videos.
Free QR codes
Every link gets a downloadable QR code, drop it in a video end-screen, thumbnail, or print to send offline audiences to your channel.
Update without re-sharing
Point a link at your latest upload and change the destination anytime, the short link you shared keeps working.
How Creators Use URLyte for YouTube
urlyte.com/you/latestAlways points to your newest upload. Share it once, update forever.
urlyte.com/you/subA clean link to your channel's subscribe prompt, track how many convert.
urlyte.com/you/playlistShare a binge-able playlist with a memorable short link.
urlyte.com/you/merchTrack exactly how many viewers click through from your videos.
How to shorten a YouTube link
Turn any youtube.com/watch?v=… URL into a short link in under a minute.
- 1
Copy your YouTube link
Under a video tap Share → Copy, or copy the URL from your browser's address bar. On a channel or playlist, use the Share button the same way.
- 2
Paste it into URLyte
Paste the YouTube URL into the shortener at the top of this page. You get a short link instantly, no account needed to try it.
- 3
Brand it and add a QR code
Create a free account to turn it into a branded link like urlyte.com/yourname/video, give it a memorable custom name, and download a QR code.
- 4
Share it and watch the clicks
Drop the short link in your bio, community posts, or cross-promo. URLyte tracks every click by country, device and source so you see what drives views.
Every YouTube link, shortened
If it lives on YouTube, URLyte can shorten it, and track every click.
Video links
Send viewers straight to a specific upload with one short, clean link.
Shorts links
Shorten a youtube.com/shorts/ URL for bios and cross-posts.
Playlist links
Share a binge-able playlist and see which posts add watch time.
Channel & subscribe links
One short link to your channel or subscribe prompt, and track conversions.
Live stream links
Promote a premiere or live stream and measure clicks by channel.
Timestamped links
Point fans to the exact moment in a video, shortened and trackable.
Why shorten your YouTube links?
A full YouTube URL is long and cluttered with tracking parameters, something like youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ&list=…&index=2. It looks messy in a bio, gets truncated in captions, and tells you nothing about who clicked.
A short link fixes that. urlyte.com/yourname/video is clean, on-brand, and easy to say in a video or print on a thumbnail. More importantly it is trackable: every tap is counted by country, device, and referrer, so you finally know whether your Instagram story, your newsletter, or that community post is actually sending people to watch.
And because the destination is editable, you can point one link at your latest upload forever. Share urlyte.com/yourname/latest once and repoint it with every new video, the link you already shared keeps working.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I shorten a YouTube link?
Copy the link from YouTube (Share, Copy, or from the address bar), then paste it into the shortener at the top of this page for an instant short link. Create a free account to brand it, add a custom name, track clicks, and download a QR code.
How do I make a short link for a YouTube video?
Paste any YouTube URL, a video, channel, playlist, Shorts, or live link, into URLyte and you get a short link right away. Every link comes with free click analytics and a QR code.
Can I shorten a YouTube Shorts or playlist link?
Yes. URLyte shortens YouTube videos, Shorts, channels, playlists, live streams, and timestamped links. Each short link is tracked so you can see which channels drive the most views.
Can I track clicks on my YouTube short link?
Yes. URLyte counts every click by country, device, and traffic source, so you can see which platforms and posts drive the most views. Most shorteners charge for this, on URLyte it is free.
Can I get a QR code for my YouTube link?
Yes. Every short link includes a free, downloadable QR code, perfect for end-screens, thumbnails, merch, and print that send offline audiences to your channel.
Is the YouTube link shortener free?
Yes. Shortening YouTube links, click analytics, and QR codes are all free. The free plan includes 1 namespace with 25 links; Pro is $5/month for more namespaces, higher limits, and a custom domain.
Free to start. Pro for $5/month.
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