URL Shortener

A full-stack URL shortener with plan-based access, Stripe payments, and link analytics — built for developers and businesses who need branded short links at scale.

About this project

This URL Shortener goes beyond simple link compression. It features tiered subscription plans managed through Stripe, giving users access to custom slugs, click analytics, and bulk link management based on their plan. Each shortened link tracks click events, referrers, and geographic data. Designed for both individual developers and teams, the platform is built to be fast, reliable, and monetizable.

Project Info

Author

Shahnawaz Saddam Butt

Role

Full Stack Developer

Start Date

Jan 5, 2026

End Date

May 25, 2026

Tech Stack

Next.jsTailwind CSSNode.jsExpress.jsMongoDBStripe

Live Demo

Features

Tiered subscription plans with Stripe integration

Custom slug creation for branded links

Click analytics with referrer and geo tracking

Bulk link management dashboard

Challenges

Handling high-volume redirect requests with minimal latency

Securing Stripe webhooks and preventing payment edge cases

Building a fair rate-limiting system per subscription tier

Outcomes

Average redirect latency under 50ms

Stripe integration passed all edge-case payment scenarios

Successfully launched with paying users on day one

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