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Tny.im was a URL shortener service that operated from 2013 to 2025, providing users with a simple way to shorten long URLs into more manageable links. The service was particularly useful for sharing content on social media platforms where character limits are a concern. Tny.im offered a range of features including customizable short URLs, link analytics, QR code generation, and the ability to create lists of multiple links.

Key Features

Tny.im's key features included the ability to shorten not just URLs, but also images, email addresses, and plain text. Users could also customize their short URLs with specific keywords, titles, and click limits. The service provided detailed analytics, including click-through rates, geographic data, and referral sources. Additionally, Tny.im allowed users to preview links before clicking on them, enhancing security and trust.

Service Shutdown

Despite its useful features, Tny.im was shut down due to repeated phishing complaints and the increasing costs associated with maintaining the service, particularly after Google made its Safe Browsing API no longer free. The service's operators found it challenging to continue operating due to the high maintenance overhead and the lack of sufficient revenue to cover costs.

Legacy

Over its 12 years of operation, Tny.im served over 117 million clicks on more than 2 million short URLs. While the service is no longer available, its operators have expressed hope to potentially reinstate the redirects for existing short URLs in the future, subject to verifying their legitimacy.