Native Integration

Bitly and Google Chrome Integration

Create branded short links and QR Codes from any page in Google Chrome, then track every click and scan from your Bitly dashboard.

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What you can do with Bitly and Google Chrome

Shorten any URL on the page you're currently browsing without leaving your browser.
Customize the back-half of each short link to reinforce your brand with every share.
Generate a QR Code for any active page directly from the browser extension.
Access your full link history and click data from within Google Chrome.

Shorten a link with Bitly in Google Chrome

How Bitly works with Google Chrome

Native integration

Bitly connects directly to Google Chrome through an official extension available in the Chrome Web Store. There is no middleware or external service required—Bitly works inside your browser from the moment you install the extension.

Instantly access Bitly link creation and QR Code generation from your browser toolbar on any page.
Authenticate with your Bitly account once to keep all your links and analytics synced across sessions.
Use your custom domain within the extension so every link you create stays on-brand.

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How to get started

Getting started with Bitly and Google Chrome takes just a few minutes.

Create a Bitly account at bitly.com and choose the plan that fits your needs.

Install the Bitly extension from the Chrome Web Store and sign in with your Bitly credentials.

Click the Bitly icon in your browser toolbar to shorten, customize, or generate a QR Code for any page.

Common use cases

Campaign link sharing

Shorten and brand URLs while researching or building campaign materials, then share them directly without leaving the browser.

QR Code creation

Generate a QR Code for any webpage on the spot—useful for turning digital content into print-ready assets.

Content distribution

Quickly create trackable short links for articles, resources, or landing pages before posting them to social channels or newsletters.

Performance tracking

Check click data on previously created links from the extension so you can see what's resonating without opening a separate tab.

Who this is for

Marketing managers

Create and share branded short links from the browser while managing campaigns, keeping every touchpoint consistent and trackable.

Content creators

Turn any URL into a clean, branded link or QR Code in seconds, without breaking your writing or publishing workflow.

Sales professionals

Share trackable links during outreach and know exactly when and how often recipients engage with your content.

Social media managers

Produce short, branded links for every post directly from the browser, with click data waiting in your Bitly dashboard.

Limitations and considerations

The Bitly Chrome extension requires an active Bitly account—some advanced features, such as custom domains, are available on paid plans.
Link analytics within the extension show a summary view; the full reporting dashboard is available at bitly.com.
The extension is designed for Google Chrome and Chromium-based browsers and is not available natively for Firefox or Safari.
Bulk link creation and CSV imports are not available through the extension and are handled through the Bitly web app.