How to shorten a YouTube link
To shorten a YouTube link, copy the video or channel URL, paste it into TheURLShortner, and click Shorten. You’ll get a short, clean link — free of long tracking parameters — that’s easy to share in descriptions, comments, and bios, plus a QR code and click tracking.
Last updated: July 14, 2026
How do I shorten a YouTube link?
- On YouTube, click Share and copy the video or channel URL (or copy it from the address bar).
- Paste it on the TheURLShortner homepage.
- Optionally add a custom code like
/my-video, then click Shorten. - Copy your short link and paste it anywhere.
Why shorten YouTube links?
- Clean links in video descriptions and social bios.
- Track how many people clicked your video link.
- Branded codes look more trustworthy than long YouTube URLs.
Want a memorable code? See custom short links.
TheURLShortner is a free URL shortener with click tracking and no signup required, so every shortened YouTube link is free and trackable.