For creators

Dub for creators: own your links, see every click.

Stop giving free marketing to a generic shortener. Dub puts your own domain and real-time data behind every link you share.

Short answer

Creators use Dub for branded custom-domain links (available even on the free plan) and real-time analytics — see clicks, locations and referrers the moment you post.

If you monetise through affiliate or referral programs, Dub also tracks your earnings against real revenue and, for programs built on Dub Partners, shows stats in an embedded dashboard.

Why creators switch to Dub

Every time you share a bit.ly-style link, you're promoting someone else's brand. Dub lets you use your own custom domain from the free plan, so your links look professional and build your brand instead.

The analytics are the other draw: post a link and watch clicks arrive in real time, with location and referrer data. For creators optimising content and channels, that immediate feedback loop is genuinely useful — and rare on free tiers.

  • Custom domain links on the free plan — your brand, not bit.ly.
  • Real-time click analytics: location, device, referrer.
  • Link cloaking and clean previews (OG/Twitter images).
  • Track affiliate/referral earnings against real revenue.

Generic shortener vs Dub

What creators actually notice.

FeatureGeneric free shortenerDub free
Custom domainUsually paidIncluded (up to 3)
Real-time analyticsOften limitedYes
Referrer/location dataBasicDetailed
Affiliate earnings viewNoYes (via Dub Partners)

Free-tier limits change across tools; confirm Dub's current free plan on their site.

Get set up

Step 1

Claim a domain

Add a custom domain (or use a free .link) so your links carry your brand.

Step 2

Shorten & share

Create branded links for each post, bio or campaign and share across platforms.

Step 3

Watch & optimise

Track clicks in real time and double down on what performs. Join affiliate programs to earn.

Who benefits most

Dub is ideal for creators who share links across multiple platforms and want branded, trackable URLs plus instant feedback on what's landing.

If you also promote products through affiliate programs, brands running on Dub Partners give you a clean, real-time view of clicks and earnings — no waiting for a monthly statement to see how you did.

Your brand on every link.

Custom domains and real-time analytics, free to start.

Try Dub free
Is Dub good for creators?+

Yes. Creators get branded custom-domain links on the free plan and real-time click analytics, plus clean link previews and cloaking. If you do affiliate marketing, Dub Partners programs show your earnings in real time.

Can I use my own domain on Dub for free?+

Yes — Dub's free plan supports up to 3 custom domains, so your links carry your brand rather than a shared shortener domain. Verify current free-plan limits on Dub.

Does Dub show real-time analytics?+

Yes. You can see clicks arrive in real time along with location, device and referrer data — useful for quickly learning which posts and platforms drive engagement.

How do I earn with Dub as a creator?+

Join affiliate or referral programs built on Dub Partners. You'll get a branded link and an embedded dashboard showing clicks, conversions and earnings tracked to real revenue.