YouTube tool
YouTube Link Shortener
Clean up long YouTube links and open them in the app. Free to start.
Free plan. No card needed.
Why YouTube links need this
A YouTube link shared from the app carries a long ?si= tracking suffix, so it looks messy in a description, a bio or a comment. A short link hides that and, when tapped on a phone, opens the video inside the YouTube app where the viewer is already signed in and more likely to like, subscribe or keep watching.
Before and after
Before
https://youtu.be/dQw4w9WgXcQ?si=AbCdEf12&t=42
After
re.directinapp.com/my-video
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 YouTube URL with a tidy short link that looks trustworthy.
Opens the app
Opens the YouTube 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 YouTube link on print.
Real analytics
See total clicks, devices and locations for every link in real time.
Who uses it
A creator puts one short link in their Instagram bio that opens their latest video in the YouTube app.
A brand adds a short YouTube link to a printed flyer with a QR code, so people scan straight into the app.
A channel shares a short link in a community post and tracks which post drove the most views.
Frequently asked questions
Does it keep my video timestamp?+
Yes. If your link starts the video at a specific time (the t= parameter), the short link preserves it. We only strip YouTube’s throwaway ?si= tracking suffix.
Does the short link open the YouTube app?+
On a phone with the app installed, the link opens the video in the YouTube app. If the app is not installed, it opens the YouTube website as normal.
Can I shorten Shorts and channel links too?+
Yes. It works for regular videos, Shorts, playlists and channel or handle links.
Can I see how many people clicked?+
Yes. Every short link has real-time click analytics, including devices and locations.
Is it free?+
Yes. Shortening YouTube links is free. Premium plans add longer analytics history and custom slugs.
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