Leadsbox — Free URL Shortener API (No Key)

TL;DR

Leadsbox is a free URL shortening service with an open API. Create short URLs, track click statistics, and manage campaigns. Simply POST a long URL to get a shortened link. The API returns the short URL along with a unique code. Use the code to look up analytics including total clicks, unique clicks, referrers, and geographic data. JSON format, no API key for basic usage. Great for marketing campaign tracking, social media sharing, and link management.

Quick start: https://leadsbox.com/api/shorten?url=https://example.com

No API key needed — just make a request!

How to Use This API

1. Shorten a URL

https://leadsbox.com/api/shorten?url=https://example.com/very-long-url

2. JavaScript — Shorten and Copy Link

fetch('https://leadsbox.com/api/shorten?url=' +
    encodeURIComponent('https://my-long-website.com/article/123'))
  .then(r => r.json())
  .then(data => {
    console.log('Short URL:', data.short_url);
    // Copy to clipboard
    navigator.clipboard.writeText(data.short_url);
  });

3. Python — Batch URL Shortening

import requests

urls = [
    'https://example.com/blog/post-1',
    'https://example.com/blog/post-2',
    'https://example.com/blog/post-3',
]
for url in urls:
    data = requests.get(
        'https://leadsbox.com/api/shorten',
        params={'url': url}
    ).json()
    print(f"Original: {url}")
    print(f"Short:    {data.get('short_url', 'error')}\n")

4. Track Click Statistics

https://leadsbox.com/api/stats/{code}

Shorten a URL: https://leadsbox.com/api/shorten?url=https://example.com

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I shorten a URL?: Send a GET request to /api/shorten with the url parameter. The response contains the shortened URL and unique code.
What analytics are available?: Total clicks, unique clicks, click timestamps, referrer URLs, geographic location of clicks, and device/browser information.
How do I track clicks for a link?: Use the unique code from the shorten response with /api/stats/{code} to retrieve click statistics and analytics data.
Can I create custom short URLs?: Basic shortening generates random codes. Custom aliases are available through the Leadsbox dashboard for registered users.
Are there any restrictions on URLs?: Standard content policies apply. Malicious, spam, or illegal content is prohibited. Check the Leadsbox terms of service for details.
Is there a rate limit?: The free API includes reasonable rate limits for personal and small business use. Higher limits are available with paid plans.

API Details

API URL: https://leadsbox.com/api
Documentation: leadsbox.com/api-docs
Category: Developer Tools
Authentication: Not Required (basic usage)
Geographic Coverage: Global

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