About GoBly
Welcome to GoBly, a modern URL shortening service designed with simplicity, speed, and privacy at its core. We believe that shortening links should be effortless, secure, and accessible to everyone without barriers.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide the fastest, most reliable, and privacy-focused URL shortening service on the web. We're committed to making link sharing easier while respecting your privacy and security.
Why GoBly?
In a world full of complicated services that require registration, collect excessive data, and slow you down, GoBly stands out by keeping things simple:
- No Registration Required: Start shortening URLs immediately without creating an account or providing personal information.
- Lightning Fast: Built on Cloudflare's global network and Supabase's powerful infrastructure for instant redirects worldwide.
- Privacy First: We don't track your browsing habits, sell your data, or require invasive permissions. Your links are your business.
- Custom Aliases: Create memorable, branded short links with custom slugs that represent your content.
- Transparent Analytics: Track clicks on your links without compromising user privacy. We only collect what's necessary.
- 100% Free: No hidden fees, no premium tiers, no limitations. GoBly is free for everyone, forever.
Our Technology
GoBly is built using modern, cutting-edge technology to ensure maximum performance, reliability, and security:
- Cloudflare Pages: Hosted on Cloudflare's global CDN for ultra-fast load times and 99.99% uptime.
- Supabase: Powered by Supabase's PostgreSQL database with advanced security features and real-time capabilities.
- Vanilla JavaScript: Lightweight, framework-free frontend for blazing-fast performance on all devices.
- Serverless Functions: Efficient, scalable backend powered by Cloudflare Pages Functions.
Our Values
Privacy & Security
We take your privacy seriously. GoBly doesn't require registration, doesn't store personal information, and doesn't track users across the web. We only collect basic analytics (click counts) to provide you with useful insights about your links.
Transparency
We believe in being open about how our service works. Our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service are written in plain language, and we're always happy to answer questions about our practices.
Accessibility
Everyone should be able to use GoBly, regardless of technical skill, device, or ability. We've designed our service to be intuitive, responsive, and accessible to all users.
Sustainability
By using serverless infrastructure and efficient code, we minimize our environmental impact while delivering exceptional performance.
What Makes Us Different?
Unlike many URL shorteners that bombard you with ads, require sign-ups, or sell your data, GoBly is designed to be:
- Simple: Paste your URL, get a short link. No complexity, no confusion.
- Fast: Redirects happen in milliseconds thanks to edge computing and optimized infrastructure.
- Beautiful: A modern, premium interface that's a pleasure to use.
- Reliable: Your links work forever and redirect quickly, every time.
- Ethical: We don't monetize your data or compromise your privacy.
Our Commitment
We're committed to maintaining GoBly as a free, privacy-respecting service for everyone. As we grow, we'll continue to prioritize user experience, security, and simplicity above all else.
Thank you for choosing GoBly. We're honored to be part of your link-sharing journey.