Reddit tool
Reddit Link Shortener
Short, less-spammy links for long Reddit threads. Free to start.
Free plan. No card needed.
Why Reddit links need this
Reddit thread and comment URLs get very long, and naked long links can read as spammy when shared. A short link with a clean custom slug looks more trustworthy and, on a phone, opens the thread in the Reddit app.
Before and after
Before
https://www.reddit.com/r/subreddit/comments/1abcdef/really_long_title_here/
After
re.directinapp.com/thread
How it works
Three quick steps
Paste your link
Drop in the link you want to share. We detect it and confirm what it opens.
Get your short link
You get a clean, branded short link. Sign in with Google to save and track it.
Share and track
Share it anywhere and watch clicks, devices and app opens roll in live.
What you get
Clean branded link
Replace the long Reddit URL with a tidy short link that looks trustworthy.
Opens the app
Opens the Reddit app. If it is not installed, the link opens the website as normal.
QR on every link
Every link gets a QR code, handy for putting your Reddit link on print.
Real analytics
See total clicks, devices and locations for every link in real time.
Who uses it
A creator shares a short link to a Reddit AMA that opens in the app.
A community mod posts a tidy short link to a pinned thread.
A marketer tracks how much traffic a Reddit thread sends to their site.
Frequently asked questions
Does the short link open the Reddit app?+
On a phone with the Reddit app installed, the link opens the thread in the app. Otherwise it opens the website.
Why use a short link on Reddit?+
Long naked links look messy and sometimes spammy. A clean short link with a readable slug is tidier and easy to share off-platform.
Does it work for comments and redd.it links?+
Yes. It works for posts, comments and share links.
Can I track clicks?+
Yes. Every short link has real-time click analytics.
Is it free?+
Yes. Shortening Reddit links is free. Premium plans add longer analytics history and custom slugs.
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