Threat Investigation

shorter.me

Caution Moderate Traffic Tranco #268,824

shorter.me operates primarily as a URL shortener, focusing on link shortening service. shorter.me is a web-based platform that allows users to create short, manageable links from long URLs. It is primarily used for sharing links on platforms with character limits and for tracking click-through analytics. It is operated by shorter.me.

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Security Considerations

While shorter.me is an established platform, these capabilities require extra vigilance.

URL Shortener

shorter.me converts URLs into short codes that hide the actual destination. Before clicking shortened links, use a URL expander tool or hover to preview where the link actually leads.

Remember: The platform itself is established, but even established platforms can be abused.

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{
  "domain": "shorter.me",
  "confidence": "high",
  "category": {
    "purpose": "url_shortener",
    "specialization": "Link Shortening Service"
  },
  "identity": {
    "headline": "A simple and efficient URL shortening service",
    "summary": "shorter.me is a web-based platform that allows users to create short, manageable links from long URLs. It is primarily used for sharing links on platforms with character limits and for tracking click-through analytics.",
    "operator": "shorter.me",
    "parent_entity": null,
    "topics": [
      "url shortener",
      "link management",
      "short links",
      "click tracking",
      "marketing tools"
    ]
  },
  "functions": {
    "is_ugc_platform": false,
    "is_file_host": false,
    "is_url_shortener": true,
    "is_public_idp": false,
    "is_crypto_platform": false,
    "allows_user_subdomains": false,
    "is_form_builder": false,
    "is_document_host": false
  },
  "facts": {
    "registered_date": "2020-07-22T09:21:59Z",
    "rank": 268824,
    "hosting_provider": "CLOUDFLARENET - Cloudflare, Inc."
  }
}

Hosting

CLOUDFLARENET - Cloudflare, Inc.

Registered

Jul 22, 2020

Last Updated

Jan 28, 2026

Domain data sourced from WHOIS, Tranco rankings, and URLert's classification engine.