Changelog

New updates and improvements to gofwd.to.

Analytics improvements

Top Links table now shows destination URLs and the actual date range being viewed. Chart hover behavior is smoother with better tooltip positioning.

Also fixed link list icon alignment on narrow screens and an issue where authenticated user links were getting incorrect expiration times.

Public API

Launched a public REST API with API key authentication. You can now create short links and QR codes programmatically.

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SEO landing pages

Added programmatic SEO landing pages for QR code menus across business types — restaurants, cafes, bars, and more.

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Pro plan launch

Launched the Pro plan with Stripe billing — available monthly or yearly. Includes unlimited links, unlimited clicks, 1 year analytics retention, custom short codes, and dofollow bio page links.

Added a pricing page and usage progress bars so you can see where you stand against plan limits.

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ScreenFwd for macOS

Released ScreenFwd — a free macOS menubar app that watches for screenshots and uploads them to your own S3-compatible storage. Get instant shareable gofwd.to links copied to your clipboard.

Works with AWS S3, Backblaze B2, Cloudflare R2, and any S3-compatible provider.

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Chrome extension & blog

Published the gofwd.to Chrome extension. Shorten the current tab URL or anything on your clipboard with one click, right from your browser toolbar.

Launched the blog with the first article covering URL shortener comparisons.

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Analytics overhaul

Redesigned the analytics dashboard with stacked bar charts that break down clicks per individual link. You can now select and hide specific links in graphs to focus on what matters.

SEO score improved from 65 to 80 across landing pages.

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Link in bio

Added link in bio pages — create a simple, branded page with all your important links in one place. Share a single URL everywhere.

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Custom URLs & editable links

You can now create custom short URLs like gofwd.to/s/freepizzatil9pm instead of random codes. Link destinations are editable after creation too.

QR codes for authenticated users are now dynamic — change where they point without reprinting.

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Analytics filtering & Google OAuth

Analytics now supports per-link filtering and customizable timeframes with quick shortcuts — 4 days, 3 months, 1 year, or any custom range.

Added Google OAuth so you can sign in with one click. Also published the privacy policy and terms of service.

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Dashboard & redesign

Redesigned the links list UI and made it the default page after sign-in. Added the analytics dashboard with per-link click tracking.

Landing page got a full redesign with a new logo.

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Launch

gofwd.to is live. URL shortener with click tracking, dynamic QR code generator, and user accounts with link management.

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