Free URL shortener — links open the real page, no ads

Glacat is a free URL shortening and image/video sharing service. Short links always redirect straight through with a 302 and no ad interstitial, and click statistics are anonymised by hashing — no visitor IP is stored in plaintext.

No account needed, and short links can be set to never expire without signing in. Signing in additionally unlocks full click analytics and longer file retention. Access passwords, burn-after-reading and download protection are included.

FAQ

Is Glacat completely free? Are there ads?

Completely free, with no ad interstitials — short links go straight to the destination with a 302. Sign in with a Google account (free) to unlock full link analytics.

How long are links and files kept?

URL links can be set to never expire, no sign-in required. Anonymous uploads keep images for up to 30 days and videos for up to 7 days; after signing in you can choose "unlimited" — files are kept as long as people keep viewing them. You can also set a view limit (burn after reading).