Analytics
Gain deep insights into your link performance with real-time tracking, geographic data, device breakdowns, and referrer analysis.
Analytics Dashboard
Your analytics dashboard provides a comprehensive overview of all your link activity. Access it by clicking Statistics in the navigation menu.
Overview Metrics
Total Clicks
All-time click countActive Links
Currently working linksCountries
Geographic reachTrend
Click growth rateClick Tracking
Every click on your short links is tracked in real-time. ShrinkLink captures comprehensive data about each visitor while respecting privacy.
Data Collected Per Click
| Data Point | Description |
|---|---|
| Timestamp | Exact time of the click (UTC) |
| Country | Geographic country based on IP |
| City | Approximate city location |
| Device Type | Mobile, tablet, or desktop |
| Operating System | iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Browser | Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, etc. |
| Referrer | The page that linked to your short URL |
| Language | Browser language preference |
Geographic Analytics
Understand where your audience is located with detailed geographic breakdowns.
Country Breakdown
See click counts and percentages for each country. Identify your top markets and discover untapped geographic opportunities.
City-Level Data
Drill down to city-level analytics for granular geographic insights. Perfect for local businesses or regional campaigns.
Device Analytics
Understand how your audience accesses your links to optimize their experience.
Device Type Distribution
- Mobile: Smartphones (iPhone, Android phones)
- Desktop: Computers and laptops
- Tablet: iPad, Android tablets
Operating System
See which operating systems your visitors use:
- iOS (iPhone, iPad)
- Android
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
Browser Distribution
Track browser preferences across your audience:
- Chrome
- Safari
- Firefox
- Edge
- Samsung Internet
- Others
Referrer Analysis
Discover where your traffic originates. Referrer data shows which websites, social platforms, or campaigns are driving clicks to your links.
Common Referrer Types
| Direct | Visitors who typed the URL directly or used bookmarks |
| Social Media | Traffic from Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc. |
| Clicks from email clients (often shown as direct) | |
| Search | Traffic from search engines |
| Other Websites | Links from blogs, news sites, forums, etc. |
Time-Based Analysis
Analyze click patterns over time to understand when your audience is most active.
Available Time Ranges
- Last 24 hours
- Last 7 days
- Last 30 days
- Last 90 days
- Custom date range
Hourly Patterns
See which hours of the day generate the most clicks. Optimize your posting schedule based on when your audience is most engaged.
Daily Trends
Identify day-of-week patterns. Some audiences are more active on weekdays, others on weekends.
Individual Link Analytics
Each link has its own detailed analytics page. Access it by clicking on any link in your dashboard.
Link-Level Metrics
- Total clicks
- Unique visitors
- Click timeline chart
- Geographic breakdown
- Device and browser stats
- Top referrers
- Recent clicks log
AI-Powered Insights
ShrinkLink's Insights feature automatically analyzes your data and surfaces actionable recommendations.
Types of Insights
- Traffic Spikes: Notifications when links see unusual activity
- Geographic Opportunities: Suggestions for new markets
- Device Optimization: Recommendations based on device trends
- Performance Alerts: Warnings about underperforming links
Exporting Data
Export your analytics data for further analysis or reporting.
Export Formats
- CSV: Spreadsheet-compatible format
- JSON: Developer-friendly structured data
What You Can Export
- All links with stats
- Click logs (individual click data)
- Geographic summaries
- Device breakdowns
- Time-series data
Track Conversions
Go beyond clicks. Learn how to track conversions, revenue, and build marketing funnels.
Conversion Tracking