Bitly URL Shortener

Bitly URL Shortener is a super simple app designed for desktops, laptops, notebooks, and tablets that run on Windows 10, 8, and 8.1. It helps you shorten long URLs using the Bitly online service.

Why Use Bitly URL Shortener?

This handy tool makes it easy to share links with friends and followers without having to worry about those lengthy URLs. Plus, you can keep track of your favorite webpages all in one place!

How Does It Work?

Since it connects with the Bitly service, you'll need an active Internet connection to shorten your links. The app is officially signed by Microsoft, which means you can quickly download and install it from the Windows Store with just one click.

User-Friendly Interface

When you open up Bitly URL Shortener, it launches in a big window that has a clean, modern look. To use it, just copy any link from your web browser and paste it into the empty box in the app. Then hit that Shorten button!

Instant Results

The shortening happens almost right away! After it's done, you can right-click anywhere on the screen to see a light blue bar pop up at the bottom of the window. From there, just copy your new shortened link to your Clipboard.

Easily Track Your Links

If someone clicks on your shortened link, they'll be automatically redirected to the original webpage. You can also log into Bitly using a Bitly account or even through Facebook or Twitter to keep track of all your shortened links.

A Few Drawbacks

One thing we think could improve user experience is having a button next to the shortened link for easy copying—right now, you have to go through an extra step by clicking again in the lower-right corner of the window.

Comparing App vs Website

If we're being honest, using the Bitly website might be easier than this app for some tasks. We also wish we could paste multiple URLs into this tool at once instead of doing them one by one.

The Bottom Line

Overall, while Bitly URL Shortener gives you a straightforward way to shorten links using Bitly's services, we don't see significant advantages compared to using their website directly.