Link Squeeze: Short Links vs Linkby
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 9, 2026.
The short answer
- Link Squeeze is detected on 3.2× as many Shopify stores as Linkby: 55 vs 17 as of Nov 9, 2026.
- Only Link Squeeze lists a free plan.
- Link Squeeze lists 6 features Linkby’s listing doesn’t mention, including Activity tracking, Analytics dashboard, Pixel tracking.
Head to head
- United States
- United Kingdom
- China
- Australia
- Netherlands
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Free Forever
- · 2 Marketing Pixels
- · 5 QR Codes
- · Basic Analytics and Tracking
- · Create Unlimited Short Links
Pro
- · 50 Custom Domains
- · In-depth Analytics and Tracking
- · Unlimited Marketing pixels
- · Unlimited QR Codes
- · Unlimited short links
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureBoost your e-commerce sales with our all-in-one URL shortener and link retargeting app. Create brandable short links and simplify link sharing across all marketing channels. With Link Squeeze, you can add marketing pixels directly to your links and re-engage customers who clicked on your links with personalized retargeting campaigns.
Unleash new growth and reach new customers by promoting your brand to hundreds of premium publishers in the world. Seamlessly integrate your Shopify store with Linkby in one click, and accurately measure ROI performance and conversions of your Linkby campaigns.
- Track revenue generated by your links and optimize your marketing campaigns
- Create checkout links, cart links, discount links and QR codes with ease
- Customize links with UTM parameters using our UTM builder
- Seamlessly retarget customers who have clicked on your short links
- Seamlessly connect your store with Linkby in one click without changing any code
- Monitor campaign ROI, track performance via Linkby’s conversion tracking pixels
- Gather insight and find out which campaigns are working to drive real purchases
All the numbers
Every figure, side by side
A green dot marks the app ahead on a measured figure. Estimates, gaps and apps that leave no storefront trace never take the lead.
Adoption
| Measure |  Link Squeeze |  Linkby |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 55(ahead) | 17 |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Apparel & Accessories, Home & Garden, Health & Beauty | Health & Beauty, Apparel & Accessories, Luggage & Bags |
| Top store countries | United States, United Kingdom, China | Australia, Netherlands |
Reviews
| Measure | Link Squeeze | Linkby |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | Not published |
| App Store reviews | Not published | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | 0 | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Link Squeeze | Linkby |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $9.99/month | No monthly plan listed |
| Longest free trial | 7 days | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 2 | Not published |
Listing
| Measure | Link Squeeze | Linkby |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #683(ahead) | #749 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | May 23, 2023 | Mar 20, 2025 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Link Squeeze | Linkby |
FAQ
Link Squeeze and Linkby: common questions
- Which is more popular, Link Squeeze or Linkby?
- Link Squeeze is detected on 3.2× as many Shopify stores as Linkby: 55 vs 17 as of Nov 9, 2026.
- Is Link Squeeze or Linkby cheaper?
- Only Link Squeeze lists a free plan. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Link Squeeze lists 6 the others don’t mention, such as Activity tracking, Analytics dashboard, Pixel tracking, Purchase tracking. A feature missing from a listing may still be supported; this compares what each App Store listing says.
- Where does this comparison’s data come from?
- Shoplist crawls Shopify storefronts to detect which apps each store runs, and reads each app’s Shopify App Store listing for reviews, pricing, features and integrations. Store counts are as of Nov 9, 2026; estimated figures are labeled.
How Shoplist compares apps
Store counts come from Shoplist’s crawl of Shopify storefronts, which detects the apps each store runs; they are as of Nov 9, 2026. Reviews, ratings, plans, features and integrations come from each app’s Shopify App Store listing. 28-day figures are labeled when estimated, and a figure that is missing or estimated never decides who leads. Read the methodology.