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A simple guide to shortening the URL of Google Maps
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Are you wondering how to shorten URLS in Google Maps? Fortunately, that step is already taken care of for you, so you don't have to worry about it! However, if it's still too long for you, this article contains a list of URL shorteners. Read on to learn more.

How to Make a Google Maps URL Shorter

By default, copied links are shortened automatically. When you paste them into a browser's address bar, you'll see the original, longer version. If you're not happy with the shortened link, you can use services like Bitly to make it even shorter.

Section 1 of 4:

How do I shorten a URL from Google Maps?

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  1. 1
    Open Google Maps. You can use the website , or the mobile app on your tablet or smartphone.
    • Links copied from Google Maps are automatically shortened. Whether you're using a computer, tablet, or smartphone, the link will be shortened when you copy it.
  2. 2
    Find a destination or set of directions that you want to share. You can find destinations in your Saved , Recents , or by clicking or tapping the search bar.
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  3. 3
    Click or tap Share . You'll see this next to aicon.
    • On the website, this icon is below the picture of the destination or route.
    • On the mobile app, this button is at the bottom of your screen.
  4. 4
    Click Copy Link (website) or tap Copy to clipboard (app). The short link will be copied to your clipboard so you can paste it anywhere!
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Section 2 of 4:

How do I get the full URL of a shortened one?

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  1. Paste the shortened link into a web browser's address bar. When you go to the link, the original, long link will show in the address bar. If you want to share that instead of the shortened version, copy that link and paste it wherever!
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What are some URL shortener alternatives?

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    Bitly . Once you sign in with a free account, you can shorten up to 10 links per month and more. You'll get detailed analytics that show you link engagement and performance, great customization options including branded and custom domain links, advanced integration capabilities, personalized mobile experiences on Android and iOS, and filters to export, tag, or hide links in bulk.
  2. 2
    Rebrandly . You can create a free account to shorten up to 25 links per month, and more. This includes the ability to create custom URL slugs and editable URL destinations, branded link export and link expiration capabilities, and the ability to create shortened URLs in bulk.
  3. 3
    BL.INK . This one doesn't have a free plan, but you can try it out with a 21-day free trial. It offers a lot of what the others do, but the links you create are more dynamic and large-scale. For instance, you want the link to end with /MEMORIALDAYSALE every year, so you could set up BL.INK to expire the link within 3 days and then reactivate it the next year on a different website.
  4. 4
    TinyURL . Sign in with a free account for simple link management like creating shortened links and links that don't expire, and more. This is the simplest and most direct user interface, and is compatible with most major web browsers.
  5. 5
    Ow.ly . Hootsuite owns and operates this link shortener, so it integrates seamlessly with Hootsuite products. Ow.ly also tracks link analytics, so you can keep an eye on your shortened link's performance. Being a part of Hootsuite makes this link shortener the perfect option for someone managing social media marketing.
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    Dub . Create up to 25 shortened links for free and track them up to 1,000 clicks. You can also create up to 3 custom domains and a subdomain for free, as well as advanced tracking, like what city people are clicking your links in and the device they are using. Most link shorteners don't offer this much for free.
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Section 4 of 4:

How do I shorten Google links like Forms & Docs?

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  1. 1
    Create and publish a form, then click the link button, and Shorten URL . This will shorten the URL to a limited number of characters. However, you can shorten it even more with a URL shortener .
    • Not all Google services, like Google Docs, have the checkbox for "Shorten URL." Instead, press Tab on your keyboard to shorten Docs to their title.
  2. 2
    Use URL shorteners like Bitly. Google used to shorten URLs, but goo.gl links will no longer work after August 25, 2025. [1] Instead, you can transition those links to any alternative, like Bitly, to avoid a 404 error in the future.
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      1. ↑ https://developers.googleblog.com/en/google-url-shortener-links-will-no-longer-be-available/

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