XHSLink is a link analytics platform that goes beyond basic URL shortening by capturing real-time data on every click — who, when, where, and on what device.
What is XHSLink?
XHSLink is a web-based link analytics platform that converts any long URL into a trackable smart short link. It takes a target URL and optional custom settings (suffix, password, expiration) and outputs a short link with an analytics dashboard. The platform runs at xhslink.me and has tracked over 12,480 clicks across 38 regions and 9 device types (live counter).
Key Features
- Real-time Click Analytics — Every click is recorded instantly, showing trends, totals, and monthly growth in the dashboard.
- Geo & Source Insights — Traffic breakdown by city, country, and referral channel to understand visitor origin.
- Device Profiling — Capture device model, OS, browser, and engine of each visitor.
- Access Control — Password protection and expiration dates to secure sensitive links.
- Custom Short Links — Custom suffixes and multi-domain distribution for branded links.
- Open API — Clean HTTP API to embed link creation and analytics into external systems. Explore features
Who is it for?
- Marketers tracking multi-channel campaign performance with region- and device-level detail.
- Content creators wanting to understand audience demographics (device, OS, browser) from shared links.
- Businesses needing secure, time-limited link sharing with full audit trails.
What can you do with XHSLink?
- Campaign tracking — Create unique short links per campaign and compare click data by region, device, and referral source in real time.
- Secure sharing — Password-protect links and set expiration dates for sensitive documents or time-limited offers.
- API integration — Use the Open API to programmatically create links and fetch analytics data within your own applications.
How does XHSLink work?
- Create a link — Paste the target URL, optionally set a custom suffix, password, and expiration date.
- Share it — Distribute the generated link via social media, email, or QR code.
- Track insights — View real-time analytics on clicks, geography, devices, and referral sources in the dashboard.
Pricing
Freemium model — a free tier is available to start. Get started free.
FAQ
Is XHSLink free?
Yes, there is a free tier. You can create and track links without upfront payment by signing up at xhslink.me/register.
What analytics data does XHSLink provide?
It provides real-time click counts, geographic distribution by city and country, device type, operating system, browser, and referral source.
Can I password-protect my short links?
Yes, XHSLink offers access control with password protection and expiration dates for each link.
Does XHSLink have an API?
Yes, it provides a clean HTTP Open API for integrating link creation and analytics into your own systems.
