What is Goose.re?
Goose.re is a free, privacy-first URL shortener that turns long links into short URLs, QR codes, and bio pages. With real-time analytics, you can track clicks, browsers & devices—all without ads or fees. Perfect for creators & marketers.
Problem
Users currently rely on traditional URL shorteners that often include ads, lack privacy protections, and provide limited analytics, leading to unreliable tracking and potential data privacy issues.
Solution
A web-based tool where users can create short URLs, QR codes, and bio pages with real-time analytics, while maintaining privacy and avoiding ads/fees. Example: Track device/browser data for marketing campaigns.
Customers
Creators, social media managers, and digital marketers who share links frequently and need click tracking, privacy, and ad-free solutions. Demographics: 25-45yo professionals in content creation or marketing roles.
Unique Features
Privacy-first design (no data selling), free tier with full analytics, combined URL shortening + QR code + bio page generation in one tool.
User Comments
Easy to use interface; Appreciate no ads; Reliable analytics; Privacy focus is a big plus; Great for tracking campaigns.
Traction
Launched on ProductHunt (45+ upvotes as of 2023-10-10). No public revenue/user metrics yet, but positioned as a free alternative to paid tools like Bitly.
Market Size
The global URL shortener market is part of the broader $56.7 billion digital advertising tools sector (Statista, 2023), with millions of businesses relying on link management for campaigns.
