Our Mission

The internet is full of long, unwieldy, and frankly ugly URLs. Whether you're trying to share a Google Doc with a colleague, post a link on social media, or print a flyer for an upcoming event, complex web addresses simply don't work. They break in emails, they take up too much space, and they are impossible to read aloud.

That's why we built brnk.in. Our mission is simple: to make sharing links fast, easy, and elegant. We believe that a URL shortener shouldn't require you to jump through hoops, create a mandatory account, or navigate through a cluttered interface. We built a tool that gets straight to the point—paste your long URL, click shorten, and get a clean, manageable link instantly.

What Makes brnk.in Different

While there are many URL shorteners out there, brnk.in was designed with a focus on speed, privacy, and functionality without the friction. Here is what sets us apart:

• No Account Required: We respect your time and privacy. You can start shortening links and generating QR codes immediately without ever handing over your email address or setting up an account.
• Instant QR Codes: Every time you shorten a link, a beautiful, branded QR code is generated automatically. No need to use a separate app or tool.
• Expiry Control: You have the power to decide how long your links live. Set links to expire after an hour, a day, a week, or a month, ensuring that temporary content doesn't linger forever.
• Redirect Type Control: Advanced users can choose between standard 302 temporary redirects, or 308 permanent redirects, giving you full control over your SEO impact.
• Built-in Click Analytics: Simply visit our track page to see real-time click counts and metrics for any link you've created.

Who Uses brnk.in

Our minimalist platform is designed for anyone who needs to share information efficiently. We proudly serve:

• Digital Marketers: Tracking campaign performance and creating branded links for social media.
• Developers: Testing API endpoints and managing temporary redirects.
• Content Creators: Sharing resources in YouTube descriptions and Instagram bios.
• Small Business Owners: Printing QR codes for physical menus, storefronts, and business cards.
• Students & Educators: Sharing class materials and research links cleanly.

Our Commitment to Safety

We know that URL shorteners can unfortunately be abused by malicious actors to hide spam and phishing links. We take the safety of our users and the broader internet community extremely seriously.

brnk.in employs automated monitoring and integrates with security APIs to prevent the shortening of known malicious URLs. Furthermore, we maintain a strict zero-tolerance policy for abuse. Our dedicated DMCA and abuse reporting mechanisms ensure that any flagged content is reviewed and swiftly removed. We do not allow our platform to be a safe haven for deceptive practices.

The Technology

Built on a modern serverless architecture, brnk.in is designed for speed. By utilizing globally distributed edge networks, we ensure that when someone clicks your shortened link in Tokyo, New York, or London, the redirect happens in milliseconds. Our frontend is powered by Next.js and React, delivering a seamless, single-page application experience.

Meet the Team

The brnk Developers

We are a small, passionate group of web developers and digital marketers dedicated to building fast, privacy-first tools for the modern web. We were tired of clunky, ad-infested URL shorteners, so we built the tool we wanted to use ourselves.

Company Details

Transparency is important to us. brnk.in is operated as a registered digital property.

Get In Touch

Have feedback, a feature request, or just want to say hi? We'd love to hear from you. Visit our Contact Page or send an email directly to hello@brnk.in.