Bitly URL Shortener

Bitly URL Shortener is a super handy app designed for your desktop, laptop, notebook, or tablet running Windows 10, 8, or 8.1. It helps you shorten long URLs using the Bitly online service. This means you can share links with friends and followers without the hassle of those long web addresses!

Easy to Use

Since it connects to the Bitly service, you'll need an active Internet connection to make it work. The app is signed by Microsoft, so you can easily download and install it from the Windows Store with just one click.

Simplistic Design

The app opens in a big window with a clean and simple layout. To shorten a link, just copy a URL from your browser and paste it into the empty box in Bitly URL Shortener. Then hit the Shorten button!

Quick Results

The best part? It shortens the link almost instantly! After that, just right-click anywhere on the screen to pull up a light blue bar at the bottom of the window where you can copy your new shortened link.

Track Your Links

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

A Few Drawbacks

One thing we wish was different: copying the shortened link could be easier. Right now, you have to make an extra click and go to the lower-right corner of the window to copy it. Compared to using Bitly’s website directly, this app feels like it has some room for improvement.

Multiple URLs Feature Missing

It would also be awesome if you could paste multiple URLs at once instead of shortening them one at a time.

Final Thoughts

Overall, Bitly URL Shortener offers an easy way to shorten URLs through Bitly. However, if you're comparing it with their website interface, there aren't many advantages here.