Short Link & QR Generator

Transform any webpage URL into a clean, short link and QR code with just one click

About Short Link & QR Generator

Tired of messy, long URLs? Need a QR code instantly? This is the essential Chrome extension for fast link sharing. Our Short Link & QR Generator transforms any webpage URL into a clean, short link and a scannable QR code with just one click. No BS, just speed. It integrates directly into Chrome, simplifying how you share online.

What This Tool Actually Does

  • โšก Instantly Shortens URLs: Click the icon on any webpage (using TinyURL)
  • ๐Ÿ“ฒ Instantly Generates QR Codes: Get a QR code for the short link right away in the popup
  • โœ‚๏ธ Creates Clean Links: Makes any long URL neat and tidy
  • ๐Ÿ“‹ Auto-Copies Link: The short link is automatically copied to your clipboard
  • ๐Ÿ”„ Works in the Background: No need to leave the page you're on
  • ๐ŸŽฏ Simple & Focused: Does one job extremely well โ€“ generating short links and QR codes fast

Who Is This For?

Basically, anyone who shares links and values their time:

  • ๐Ÿ“ฑ Social media managers juggling character limits
  • โœ๏ธ Content creators and bloggers sharing their work
  • ๐Ÿ“Š Marketers needing tidy links for campaigns
  • ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿ’ป Support agents quickly sending resource links
  • ๐ŸŽ“ Students and researchers sharing materials
  • ๐Ÿข Remote workers distributing documents or links in chat
  • ๐Ÿ“ฒ Anyone wanting to quickly get a link from their desktop to their phone
  • โฑ๏ธ People tired of clunky, multi-step web-based shorteners

Standout Features

  • ๐Ÿ–ฑ๏ธ One-Click Operation: Get your short link + QR code instantly
  • ๐ŸŒ Browser-Based: Everything happens right in the extension popup
  • ๐Ÿ“ฑ QR Code Generation: Immediately see and use the QR code
  • ๐Ÿ“‹ Auto-Copy: Short link ready to paste the moment it's generated
  • ๐Ÿงน Minimalist Design: Clean, simple interface that doesn't get in your way
  • ๐Ÿ”— TinyURL Powered: Uses the reliable and fast TinyURL service
  • ๐Ÿชถ Lightweight: Doesn't slow down your browser

How To Use It (It's Simple!)

  • Install from the Chrome Web Store
  • Pin the extension icon to your toolbar for easy access
  • Browse to the webpage you want to share
  • Click the extension icon
  • Instantly see the short link and QR code in the popup
  • The short link is already copied! Paste it anywhere or scan the QR code. Done!

Technical Highlights

  • โšก Fast Processing: Generates link & QR almost instantly
  • ๐Ÿ”„ Compatibility: Works with standard http and https URLs
  • ๐Ÿงน Streamlined Interface: Unobtrusive popup
  • ๐Ÿชถ Minimal Footprint: Low memory usage
  • ๐Ÿ“‹ Direct Clipboard Integration: Auto-copies the short link
  • โš ๏ธ Basic Error Handling: Lets you know if the URL type isn't supported

Pro Tips

  • ๐Ÿ“Œ Pin the icon! Seriously, it makes it a one-click process
  • ๐Ÿ“ฑ Use the QR code as the fastest way to open a desktop link on your mobile device
  • ๐Ÿ’ฌ Got feedback or an idea? Use the Feedback link in the popup โ€“ we actually listen!

Changelog

Version 1.0.8 May 1, 2025

feat Initial release with URL shortening via TinyURL
feat QR code generation for shortened URLs
feat Automatic clipboard copying of shortened links
feat One-click access from Chrome toolbar