Smoling is a link management platform for creating short URL links and file-sharing links, with built-in analytics, custom domains, QR codes, password protection and more.

Is Smoling free to use?

Yes. The Free plan lets you create up to 20 links or file uploads a month at no cost, with access to analytics, QR codes, password protection and UTM tracking. Paid Pro and Growth plans raise those limits and add custom domains.

Can I use my own domain for my links?

Yes, on the Pro and Growth plans. Add your domain and point a CNAME record to Smoling; once verified, your short links use your own branded domain instead of smol.ing.

Can I control who can access my links?

Yes. Any link can be password-protected, given an expiration date, or set to stop working after a maximum number of clicks.

Do I get analytics on my links?

Yes. Every link includes analytics on clicks (and downloads for file links), including visitor counts, top countries, browsers, devices and referrers.

Smoling is built for creators, freelancers, marketers, developers and teams who need a simple way to share links and files while tracking engagement.

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https://calendly.com/some-person-with-a-long-name/45-minute-intro-call-and-product-demo?month=2026-06&date=2026-06-18 https://www.example-shop.com/collections/summer-2026/products/linen-overshirt?variant=44120938274&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=summer_drop&fbclid=IwAR0x https://calendly.com/some-person-with-a-long-name/45-minute-intro-call-and-product-demo?month=2026-06&date=2026-06-18 https://www.example-shop.com/collections/summer-2026/products/linen-overshirt?variant=44120938274&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=summer_drop&fbclid=IwAR0x

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https://news.site.org/2026/05/12/the-very-long-headline-of-an-article-nobody-can-type-out-by-hand/?outputType=amp&utm_term=share https://calendly.com/some-person-with-a-long-name/45-minute-intro-call-and-product-demo?month=2026-06&date=2026-06-18 https://news.site.org/2026/05/12/the-very-long-headline-of-an-article-nobody-can-type-out-by-hand/?outputType=amp&utm_term=share https://calendly.com/some-person-with-a-long-name/45-minute-intro-call-and-product-demo?month=2026-06&date=2026-06-18

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https://www.example-shop.com/collections/summer-2026/products/linen-overshirt?variant=44120938274&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=summer_drop&fbclid=IwAR0x https://news.site.org/2026/05/12/the-very-long-headline-of-an-article-nobody-can-type-out-by-hand/?outputType=amp&utm_term=share https://www.example-shop.com/collections/summer-2026/products/linen-overshirt?variant=44120938274&utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=summer_drop&fbclid=IwAR0x https://news.site.org/2026/05/12/the-very-long-headline-of-an-article-nobody-can-type-out-by-hand/?outputType=amp&utm_term=share

Short links
& file sharing

Turn any URL or file into a short, shareable link. Track clicks and downloads, protect links with passwords, use custom domains and generate QR codes.

98 characters → 15. Free to try, no signup.

What it does

9 things

01
Short Links
Turn any URL into a clean, memorable short link with a custom slug.
smol.ing/launch
02
File Sharing
Upload files and get a short, shareable link in seconds.
brand-assets.zip → smol.ing/assets
03
Real-time Analytics
Track every click and download, including country, device, browser and referrer.
country · device · browser · referrer
04
QR Codes
Generate a downloadable QR code for every link and file.
smol.ing/launch.png
05
Custom Domains
Use your own domain to create branded short links.
go.yourbrand.com/sale
06
Password & Expiry
Protect your links with passwords and set expiration dates.
password: •••••• expires: 7d
07
Max Click Control
Automatically disable a link after a specified number of visits.
max_clicks: 100
08
UTM Builder
Add campaign tracking parameters without leaving the app.
?utm_source=news&utm_medium=email
09
Folders
Keep your links and files organised by project or campaign.
/campaigns/spring-2026

How it works

Paste a URL or upload a file

Add any URL or file and instantly create a clean short link. Share anything faster with a simple, streamlined workflow.

/ Short URLs/ File sharing

https://example.com/very-long-url-path

Drag & drop or click to upload

PDF, PNG, JPG, ZIP up to 50MB

Customise your link

Personalise your links with custom slugs, passwords, expiration dates and more. Stay in control of every share.

/ Password/ Expiry/ Custom domain

Custom alias
smol.ing/launch-event
Active
Password protection
••••••••••••
Protected
Expiration date
Expires in 7 days
Scheduled

Share and track

Share your links anywhere and see how they perform with real-time insights on clicks, downloads and visitors.

/ Real-time analytics/ Download tracking

visits

12,450

+24% today

downloads

1,820

+15% today

visitsdownloads+34% this week

Pricing

Free

Get started at no cost. Perfect for personal use and exploring Smoling.

$0/ month

Always free — $0/year

20 links & files / month
5MB max per file
No custom domains
Analytics & QR codes
Password & expiry
UTM builder

Most Value

Pro

Most Value

For creators and professionals who need more links, bigger files and a custom domain.

$8$4/ month

Billed annually — $48/year

500 links & files / month
50MB max per file
1 custom domain
Analytics & QR codes
Password & expiry
UTM builder

Popular

Growth

Popular

For teams and power users who need high volume, large files and multiple domains.

$12$6/ month

Billed annually — $72/year

2,000 links & files / month
200MB max per file
5 custom domains
Analytics & QR codes
Password & expiry
UTM builder

No credit card required for the Free plan. Cancel anytime.

FAQ

smol.ing/you

Short links& file sharing

What it does

Short Links

File Sharing

Real-time Analytics

QR Codes

Custom Domains

Password & Expiry

Max Click Control

UTM Builder

Folders