Substack Link Shortener.Shorten newsletter posts & track reader acquisition funnels.
Create clean, branded short links for Substack articles, podcast episodes, and paid tier promos. Track which external posts bring the most readers and brand links with your publication's domain.
Engineered for Substack. Everything you need to shorten links, track clicks, and customize URLs.
Use Your Publication Domain
Route links through your custom domain (like read.myjournal.com/essay) instead of generic platform addresses.
Track Podcast Show Notes
See which guest podcast appearances, audio mentions, or YouTube show notes drive the most readers.
Compare Twitter vs. LinkedIn
Use campaign tags to see whether Twitter threads or LinkedIn posts generate more paid newsletter subscribers.
One Permanent 'Latest Issue' Link
Keep a static link (like recut.in/weekly-digest) that you update every week to point to your newest edition.
QR Codes for Print Media
Get clean QR codes to put on conference badges, bookmarks, and print articles to invite readers into your newsletter.
See Where Readers Live
See what cities and countries read your essays in real time before Substack's native reporting refreshes.
How to shorten a Substack link. Three simple steps to shorten, customize, and share your link.
Copy Substack post link
Copy your published article link or publication homepage URL.
Choose a custom slug
Pick a simple name like recut.in/latest-essay or select your publication domain.
Share across social & audio
Share on Twitter, LinkedIn, and email signatures while tracking reader clicks live.
Frequently Asked Questions. Common questions about using our Substack Link Shortener - Newsletter & Article Links.
Can I use my own domain for Substack short links?
Yes. You can connect your custom domain to Recut so all your shared links show your publication's brand.
Can I track how many readers came from a specific post?
Yes. Recut reports clicks, referral sources, and campaign UTM parameters for every link.
Can I have one link that always points to my newest newsletter?
Yes. Update the destination URL every week without changing the link on your website or social profiles.
Can I generate QR codes for my newsletter?
Yes. Recut creates downloadable QR codes ready to print on bookmarks, flyers, or event slides.
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