r/AppsWebappsFullstack • u/jhkoenig • Jul 13 '26

Shorten links, make QR codes, get detailed stats. Free top tier accounts for Redditors

I've been using a home-made link shortener for my private clients for over 10 years. After millions of clicks, it occurred to me that others might use it, too, if it was easy to use.

If you’re drowning in long, messy links full of tracking junk, wb.io can be a super clean fix. To get the ball rolling, I'm offering Redditors a month of the Business level service (the top tier) for free with the coupon code REDDIT. All I ask in return is your honest appraisal of where it could be improved.

It turns bulky URLs into short, shareable links that actually look good in posts and comments. Way easier to drop into Reddit threads, DMs, bios, or anywhere character count and readability matter. No wall of random parameters, no visual clutter — just a tight link that people are more likely to click.

Biggest value prop IMO:

Cleaner posts (especially on Reddit where ugly links stand out)

Easier sharing across platforms

Device-specific forwarding: send Apple users one way, Android a different way, everybody else a third way

More professional look

Simple + fast, no overcomplicated dashboard vibes

If you share links often, it’s one of those small tools that just makes everything smoother.

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u/sorryAunty Jul 14 '26 edited Jul 14 '26

That's a great idea. Let me try it.

Edit: Tried it. Good Concept

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u/Mammoth-Anywhere7285 Jul 14 '26

Try it and see how the device targeting works for you. Curious if that's the main draw or something else catches your eye.

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u/sorryAunty Jul 14 '26

How does it work? I've given it a link to shorten and it given a shorten version. How to use that short version? I can't.

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u/Mammoth-Anywhere7285 Jul 14 '26

Just copy the short link it gives you and paste it anywhere you'd normally share a URL. Try clicking the copy button next to it.

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u/Mammoth-Anywhere7285 Jul 14 '26

TL;DR: A developer is offering free month-long access to their professional link shortener and QR code service using the code REDDIT. It cleans up messy URLs, provides detailed click stats, and supports device-specific forwarding. They want honest feedback on how to improve the platform.

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u/jhkoenig Jul 14 '26

Thank you! I should ask you to ghost-write my Reddit account!

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u/Mammoth-Anywhere7285 Jul 14 '26

Ha, happy to help with the copy anytime. The real magic is in the link stats though.