YouTube Link Shortener
Shorten YouTube video, Shorts, channel, and playlist URLs with ME-Link. Create short links for free, track clicks, and manage destinations from your account.
Free link shortening · No signup required
How To Shorten A YouTube Link
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Copy Your YouTube link
Copy the URL of a video, Short, channel, or playlist.
2
Paste And Shorten
Paste your URL into the form above and click Shorten URL.
3
Copy And Share
Copy your short link and share it with your audience.
Why Use ME-Link For YouTube Links?
YouTube’s youtu.be links are useful for quick sharing. ME-Link adds click analytics, editable destinations, and QR codes to help you manage the links you share. You can also shorten website, product, and sponsor URLs for use on your YouTube channel.
Share Your YouTube Content
Create short links to videos, Shorts, channels, and playlists for social posts, emails, websites, and printed materials.
Share Resources From YouTube
Use short links for websites, products, and sponsor offers in supported YouTube placements.
Ways To Use Short Links for YouTube
Video & Shorts Links
Share a link to your video or Short across social posts, emails, and websites.
Channel & Playlist Links
Give your audience one short link to your channel, video series, or playlist.
Video Descriptions
Keep links to products, resources, and websites easy to read in long-form video descriptions.
Pinned Comments
Highlight a useful resource or offer in a pinned comment on a long-form video.
Sponsor Links
Create a separate link for each sponsorship placement and compare clicks.
Affiliate Links
Organize your affiliate URLs and measure clicks on each short link.
Product Links
Share short links to your merchandise, digital downloads, or store.
Channel Profile Links
Help viewers find your website and other resources from your channel profile.
A Note About Links On YouTube
Standard URLs in Shorts descriptions and comments aren’t clickable. Shortening a URL doesn’t change this. Clickable external links in long-form video descriptions and comments require access to YouTube’s advanced features.
YouTube link guidelines →Manage And Track Your YouTube Links
Track clicks, update destinations, and choose the tools you need for your YouTube campaigns.
Best Practices For Sharing YouTube Links
Make your links clear, useful, and easier to measure.
Use A Separate Link For Each Placement
Create different short links for your newsletter, social bio, and website to compare clicks.
Tell Viewers Where The Link Leads
Add a clear label such as “Watch the tutorial” or “Visit our store” next to your link.
Keep Important Links Up To Date
Update the destination when a video, product, or sponsor offer changes.
Test Before Publishing
Open the short link on desktop and mobile. Check the destination and any timestamp or playlist settings.
Choose Ad-Free Links For Paid Partnerships
Use an ad-free option when a sponsor campaign needs a redirect without an advertising screen.
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YouTube Link Shortener FAQ
How do I shorten a YouTube link?
Copy your YouTube URL, paste it into the form above, and click Shorten URL. Then copy and share your short link.
Can I shorten links to Shorts, channels, and playlists?
Yes. You can create short links to YouTube videos, Shorts, channels, and playlists.
Why use ME-Link instead of youtu.be?
youtu.be is YouTube’s own short link format. ME-Link adds tools for managing links, tracking clicks, updating destinations, and creating QR codes.
Can I use short links in descriptions and pinned comments?
Yes, in long-form videos where clickable external links are enabled. Your channel needs access to YouTube’s advanced features.
Are links in Shorts descriptions clickable?
Standard URLs in Shorts descriptions and comments aren’t clickable. A shortener doesn’t change this, but you can shorten a Shorts video URL and share it outside YouTube.
Can I track views with ME-Link?
ME-Link tracks clicks on your short links. A click is not the same as a video view. Use YouTube Analytics for views, watch time, and subscriber data.
Can I change the destination after sharing a link?
Yes. You can update the destination of links managed in your ME-Link account while keeping the same short URL.
Is YouTube link shortening free?
Yes. You can shorten a link for free without signing up. Free links may show ads before the destination. Lite removes ads from one selected link, while Premium removes ads from all your links.
Can I export analytics for sponsor reports?
Yes. Analytics export is available with Premium and can be used for sponsor updates and campaign reports.
Shorten Your YouTube Link
Paste your YouTube URL and create a short link in seconds.
