How to shorten a YouTube link
YouTube video and channel links are long and full of tracking parameters. A short link is cleaner to share in descriptions, comments, bios, and chats — and lets you count clicks.
Steps
- 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.