For marketers · Updated October 2026
Link click tracker: measure visits and CTA clicks on short links
A link click tracker should tell you which shared URLs actually get opened. Visib records visits and CTA clicks on every branded short link, so you can track clicks on a link in one dashboard instead of guessing from impressions alone.
What Visib counts as a click
Each vlink has two numbers marketers care about. Visits increment when someone loads your short URL (redirect or CTA overlay path). CTA clicks increment when they click your overlay's call-to-action button. Email sign-ups from a capture form are stored as leads, not as CTA clicks. Plain redirects still record visits even when there is no overlay.
That is the core of short link analytics in Visib: one counter for opens, one for overlay engagement. Campaign tagging with UTMs lives on the UTM tracking link page; affiliate-specific workflows are on affiliate link tracking.
Where click analytics appear in the dashboard
Open Reporting for account-level short link analytics. Reporting shows account totals (vlinks, visits, CTA clicks, CTR), the top 5 vlinks by visits, and a visits-over-time chart for the last 30 days. Visits detected as bots are always left out of the counts.
Open any vlink detail page for all-time visit count, CTA click count, and CTR on that link. The main vlinks table also lists visits and CTA clicks per row with sort options so you can spot which share underperformed after a launch.
Wiring GA4, Meta, or ad pixels on the click path on vlinks with a CTA attached (plain redirects add no UTMs or pixels; snapshot links do not pass UTMs to the destination) is step-by-step in the analytics and pixels guide. Organizing dozens of links in one workspace is a different job; see the link management tool page without duplicating that workflow here.
How to track clicks on a link in Visib
Follow these steps when you need a link click tracker on shared content, not just a redirect.
- Sign in on a paid plan
Open Visib and sign in with Google or email. Choose Starter (9 €/mo) or Business (19 €/mo). Both include click analytics on every vlink you create. New accounts need an active subscription before publishing links.
- Create a vlink and share the short URL
In the dashboard, create a vlink with your destination URL. Copy the short link on visib.link or on a custom domain after DNS verification. Every time someone opens that URL, Visib records a visit on the link.
- Read account totals in Reporting
Open Dashboard → Reporting for short link analytics across your account. Reporting shows account totals (vlinks, visits, CTA clicks, CTR), the top 5 vlinks by visits, and a visits-over-time chart for the last 30 days. Visits detected as bots are always left out of the counts.
- Drill into one link for visit and CTA totals
Open a vlink from the list to see all-time visit count, CTA click count, and CTR on that link detail page. Pair counts with UTMs or per-link pixels on vlinks with a CTA attached (plain redirects add no UTMs or pixels; snapshot links do not pass UTMs to the destination) when you also need campaign tags in GA4 or ad platforms.
Branded short links and CTA overlays
Tracking only helps when people trust the URL you share. Publish vlinks on a custom domain URL shortener hostname so bios and newsletters show your brand. Add a CTA overlay when you want readers to see your offer while they read someone else's article; Visib still counts visits and overlay clicks on that path.
New to creating links? Start with how to shorten a link, then return here to read the numbers after you share.
Plans with click analytics included
- ✓Starter (9 €/mo): 10 vlinks, 1 custom domain, click analytics, UTM builder
- ✓Business (19 €/mo): unlimited links, 5 domains, unlimited CTAs, snapshots, custom slugs, no Visib badge on CTAs
See every product surface on Visib features and plan prices on the pricing section. All plans are paid; there is no free tier.
Common questions
What is a link click tracker?
A link click tracker counts how often people open a shared URL and how often they engage with your CTA on that path. In Visib, each branded short link is a vlink: visits increment when someone loads the link, and CTA clicks increment when they click your overlay's call-to-action button (email sign-ups are stored as leads, not CTA clicks). Totals appear in Reporting and on each vlink detail page.
How do I track clicks on a link with Visib?
Create a vlink, publish the short URL, and share it. Visib records visits on every load and CTA clicks when a CTA overlay is attached. Reporting shows account totals (vlinks, visits, CTA clicks, CTR), the top 5 vlinks by visits, and a visits-over-time chart for the last 30 days. Visits detected as bots are always left out of the counts. Open a single vlink for all-time visit and CTA click numbers. Optional UTMs and pixels for links with a CTA are covered in the analytics and pixels guide.
Where does Visib show short link analytics?
Reporting shows account totals (vlinks, visits, CTA clicks, CTR), the top 5 vlinks by visits, and a visits-over-time chart for the last 30 days. Visits detected as bots are always left out of the counts. Each vlink detail page shows all-time visits, CTA clicks, and CTR for that link. The vlinks list also shows visit and CTA counts per row so you can sort by traffic.
Can Visib track who clicks on a link?
Visib reports aggregate counts, not named individuals in the dashboard. You see how many visits and CTA clicks a link received, not a contact list of readers. If you need identity or retargeting in ad tools, attach GA4, Meta Pixel, Google Ads, TikTok, or LinkedIn tags to a vlink that has a CTA overlay. Links without a CTA redirect straight to the destination and fire no pixels.
Is there a free link click tracker?
Visib does not include a zero-cost tier. Starter at 9 €/mo includes click analytics on every vlink, a UTM builder, one custom domain, and the Chrome extension. You get branded short links with optional CTA overlays and honest reporting.
What does Visib cost for click tracking?
Starter is 9 €/mo: 10 vlinks, one custom domain, click analytics, UTM builder, and the Chrome extension. Business is 19 €/mo: unlimited links, five custom domains, unlimited CTAs, snapshots, custom slugs, and no Visib badge on overlays. All plans are paid.
Related reading
Start tracking clicks on your next short link
Starter 9 €/mo. Branded domains, overlays, and click analytics in Reporting.