Dan S.
The free account used to be useful...
The free account used to be useful, but now Bitly.com has take away ALL of the useful basic engagement info on the free account - You can't even see the most basic info, i.e. how many clicks has your Link had? This is now a pointless service in my view. Might as well give out the destination address as it's pointless having a Bitly short URL (link) now.
Response from BitlyApr 15, 2026
Thanks for sharing this. Bitly's free plan is designed as an entry point — for users who need branded links, full analytics, and higher link/code volumes, our paid plans were built for exactly that. If Bitly is a meaningful part of how you work, we think a paid plan is worth a look. Visit bitly.is/Right4U to find the best fit.



