
A Telegram bot that shortens any link using five different shortening services and works in inline mode, so a short URL can be created from inside any chat without switching apps.
URL Shortener Bot (@URLShortenerBot) is a lightweight, developer-built tool for turning long links into short ones without leaving Telegram. Instead of relying on a single shortening provider, it lets you pick from five different backend services, so if one is slow or temporarily down there are alternatives without installing a second bot.
The standout feature is inline support: type @URLShortenerBot followed by a link in any chat's message box, and Telegram will suggest a shortened version that can be sent directly — handy for group chats or channels where opening a separate conversation just to compress a URL isn't worth it.
The bot is maintained by an independent developer (@MarcoBuster). Its source code is not published: the developer's public repository belongs to a different shortener bot, so this one cannot be inspected. A small community group exists for feedback and bug reports, a good sign of an actively supported project rather than an abandoned script.
It's a no-frills utility: no account, no phone number, and no payment screen stand between a user and a shortened link. That also means don't expect built-in click analytics or custom branded domains — for that a dedicated service like Short.io or Bitly is the better fit. For a quick, clean short link for a chat or a channel post, though, this bot does exactly that with minimal fuss.
/startLaunches the bot and shows basic usageFree
| Criterion | Weight | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Functionality | 25 | 7 / 10 | |
| Reliability & speed | 15 | 6 / 10 | |
| Popularity & trust | 15 | 4 / 10 | |
| Price & free tier | 10 | 8 / 10 | |
| Usability | 10 | 7 / 10 | |
| Safety & privacy | 10 | 6 / 10 | |
| Freshness | 5 | 5 / 10 | |
| Localization | 5 | 10 / 10 | |
| No intrusive ads | 5 | 9 / 10 | |
| Score | 100 | 65.0 |
No — just message the bot or use it inline; there's no sign-up step.
No, this bot doesn't offer click analytics; for tracking, use a dedicated service like Short.io or Bitly.