URL Shorteners
No authHTTPSCORS
URL Shorteners
Bitly
URL shortener and link management.
Bitly API is a free URL Shorteners API that requires OAuth authentication, is served over HTTPS and has unconfirmed CORS support.
- Authentication
- OAuth
- HTTPS
- Yes
- CORS
- Unknown
- Category
- URL Shorteners
Visit documentation ↗dev.bitly.com
About Bitly Developer
- Provider
- Bitly Developer
- Website
- dev.bitly.com ↗
Details from dev.bitly.com.
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Bitly API FAQ
Who provides the Bitly API?
The Bitly API is provided by Bitly Developer (dev.bitly.com).
Is the Bitly API free?
Yes. The Bitly API is listed in the URL Shorteners category of the public-apis directory, which only includes APIs that are free or have a free tier. Check its documentation for rate limits and paid plans.
Does the Bitly API require an API key?
Yes. The Bitly API uses OAuth authentication, so you need to register for credentials before making requests.
Can I call the Bitly API from the browser?
CORS support for the Bitly API is unknown. Test a request from the browser, and fall back to a server-side call if it is blocked.
Does the Bitly API support HTTPS?
Yes. The Bitly API is served over HTTPS, so it's safe to use in production.