Shortn — links that keep working after print
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Shortn brings short links, dynamic QR codes and link-in-bio pages into one workspace for teams that publish in print and online.
Print once. Update the destination later.
A QR code printed in an agenda, magazine or poster points to a short link. Change that link's destination when a page moves or a campaign changes, while keeping the printed code in use.
Export QR codes as SVG, PNG or PDF, add colors, captions, frames or a logo, and download a selection as a ZIP. Test the final printed proof before distributing it.
Built for a growing link library
Find links with search, tag and campaign filters. Select across pages and use bulk actions to manage large collections. See clicks and scans separately, examine performance by day, country, device, browser and referrer, and export the numbers as CSV.
For integrations, Shortn provides a REST API, webhooks and an MCP server. Availability and limits depend on the plan.
Used in real publishing
Shortn's public homepage reports that its largest customer's workspace had counted 160,000+ clicks and scans, with 2,600+ short links and 540 QR codes, measured October 17, 2026. The customer is a Portuguese business publisher using Shortn for its website, online bookshop and printed agendas. These figures describe that workspace, as shared on the product site with permission.
Try it with one print placement
The free plan currently includes 5 links and 5 QR codes a month, one bio page and 30 days of analytics history. Paid plans start at $5 a month; current limits and prices are on the pricing page.
Engineering
I built Shortn as a full-stack SaaS and have continued evolving it from its original URL shortener into a workspace for publishing workflows. The current repository uses a Bun monorepo with separate web, API, redirect and edge applications, plus shared packages for business logic, billing, storage and QR rendering.