
AS URL Magic
A free link-shortening bot that also generates QR codes and basic click statistics for every short link created, all without leaving Telegram.
Key features
- Shortens any link sent to the bot
- Generates a QR code for the shortened link
- Shows basic click statistics
- Can unshorten (reveal the destination of) other short links
AS URL Magic
AsUrlBot (full profile title: "AS URL Magic | Url Shorten | Unshorten Bot") does more than the average one-trick shortening bot. Beyond turning a long URL into a compact one, it can generate a QR code for the same link — useful when printing a flyer or sharing a link someone will scan rather than tap — and it tracks how many times a short link has been clicked, giving a rough sense of engagement without a separate analytics dashboard.
As the "Unshorten" half of its name suggests, it also works in reverse: paste in a short link from elsewhere and it will try to reveal the destination, a handy safety check before clicking an unfamiliar redirect from a stranger.
Coverage of the bot on Russian-language Telegram blogs describes it as straightforward and free to use — send a link, get a short one back, no account or payment screen involved. That matches what's visible on its Telegram profile, which carries no separate bio beyond the conversation itself, so most of what's known about it comes from how people actually use it day to day rather than official marketing copy.
It's a reasonable pick for shortening, QR generation and basic click counts bundled into a single bot instead of juggling three separate tools, but don't expect deep analytics like geography or device breakdowns — this is a lightweight utility, not a full link-management platform.
How to start
- Open @AsUrlBot and press Start
- Send the long link you want shortened
- Get the short link, plus a QR code, back from the bot
Commands
/startStarts the botPricing and limits
Free
Pros / Cons
- Combines shortening, QR codes and click stats in one bot
- Free, no account needed
- No official bio on Telegram — feature details come from third-party coverage, not the developer
- Statistics are basic, no geography or device breakdown
Score breakdown
| 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 | 5 / 10 | |
| Freshness | 5 | 5 / 10 | |
| Localization | 5 | 5 / 10 | |
| No intrusive ads | 5 | 8 / 10 | |
| Score | 100 | 61.0 |
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Does AsUrlBot generate QR codes?
Yes — alongside the shortened link, it can produce a QR code for the same destination.
Is it free?
Yes, shortening, QR generation and basic click counts are all free, with no account required.
Technical details
- Inline mode
- Mini App
- Works in groups
- Works in channels
- Accepts voice
- Accepts files
- Requires phone number
- Requires registration
- Shows ads
- Works in Russia without VPN