Bitly: Link Shortener

Easily shorten and share links

Bitly · com.bitly.app

5.0 out of 5 (11 ratings) 1M+ downloads v3.0.1 4.9 MB Android 8.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v3.0.1 (3221)
Updated: Oct 7, 2026 (2 days ago)
APK size: 4.9 MB
Requires: Android 8.0+ (API 26)
CPU support: Any (no native code)
Category: Tools (app)
Listed since: Jan 19, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 15 (2 sensitive)
Website: bit.ly
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Bitly: Link Shortener is an app by Bitly in the Tools category, listed since at least January 2021. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

Since version 3.0.0, the APK grew from 4.3 MB to 4.9 MB. Since version 2.9.5, the minimum Android version rose from 6.0 to 8.0. It asks for 15 permissions, 2 of them sensitive: read phone status and identity and read shared storage. It asks for the same permissions as version 3.0.0. The app can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

Ratings

5.0out of 511 ratings

5 ★100%
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What's new in v3.0.1

We’ve updated the Bitly app with new safety features to make it easier to check links. Users can now easily see the destination of a Bitly link with or without a login. Confirm that any Bitly link is where you expect it to send you right within the Bitly app.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Bitly – The #1 Link Shortener Create short links, share instantly, and monitor performance—all from your phone. Features: 🔗 Instant Link Creation: Create shortened URLs tailored to your brand, including custom domains and back-halves 💬 Simple Link Sharing: Share your shortened links directly from the app via text, email, or social media 🗂️ Quick Access: View your recently created links for convenient reuse 📈 Tracking Essentials: View click counts for your links to monitor performance Looking for QR Codes, landing pages, or detailed analytics? Visit Bitly.com on your mobile or desktop browser to access the complete Bitly Connections Platform, where you can build stronger digital connections with our full suite of URL shortening, QR Code, and landing page products. Trusted by millions for creating and sharing shortened, trackable links. ✅ Download Bitly and start creating short links that perform. Upgrade to a paid plan to unlock features such as custom domains and analytics.

Version history

3 versions are listed, going back to v2.9.5. Since v3.0.0 it requires Android 8.0+.

v3.0.1 LATEST Oct 7, 2026 4.9 MB TRUSTED v3.0.0 Apr 9, 2025 4.3 MB TRUSTED v2.9.5 Nov 16, 2025 98.4 MB TRUSTED

All 3 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Oct 7, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Bitly” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Oct 7, 2026
Validated against Google Play Oct 7, 2026
Signed byCN=Mobile Admin, OU=Mobile Platform, O=Bitly, L=New York, ST=NY, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)4E:AF:21:22:66:A1:E4:F7:DC:51:9E:23:8D:8D:81:D1:64:41:27:46
File MD55a0c6f6f0aaf554d394dedb987122404
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (15)

Bitly: Link Shortener requests 15 permissions, 2 of them sensitive.

Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.bitly.app.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Push messaging (app-defined) com.bitly.permission.C2D_MESSAGE
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Reorder tasks android.permission.REORDER_TASKS
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

Bitly: Link Shortener APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Bitly: Link Shortener for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 8.0 or later. Version 2.9.5 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 6.0 and later. Get version 2.9.5 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the Bitly: Link Shortener APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 5a0c6f6f0aaf554d394dedb987122404.