Surveys, RSVPs & Classroom

Google Forms Shortener & QR.

Q: Why is a custom Shortnow link better than forms.gle?

`forms.gle` creates a random string of uppercase and lowercase letters that is hard to type from a screen, whereas Shortnow lets you pick a custom word slug (`shortnow.site/rsvp`) and automatically creates a QR code + click counter.

Q: Does it work with pre-filled Google Form links?

Yes! Pre-filled Google Form URLs are often 300+ characters long—Shortnow compresses them into a clean short link while keeping all pre-filled answers intact.

Turn Google Forms survey URLs (`docs.google.com/forms/...` or random `forms.gle` hashes) into custom readable links and QR codes.

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✓ 100% Free — No Login

✓ Redis <15ms Redirects

✓ Dynamic QR & Live Click Counter

Simple 3-Step Workflow

How to Create a Custom Google Form Link & QR Code

1. Copy Your Google Form 'Send' Link

In Google Forms, click 'Send', switch to the Link tab, and copy the full `docs.google.com/forms/...` URL.

2. Enter a Memorable Survey Slug

Paste the full form URL above and type a clear custom alias like `class-quiz`.

3. Project the QR Code & Track Opens

Download the QR code for your slide deck and compare total form opens (`/stats/slug`) with completed responses.

Overview & Architecture

Get More Survey Responses with Custom Links & QR Codes

While Google Forms includes a basic `forms.gle` shortener, it produces a random 17-character case-sensitive hash (`forms.gle/9xKpLm2Qr8TvW4YzA`) that nobody can type from a presentation screen, and it doesn't generate a QR code or track how many people clicked vs submitted.

Shortnow gives your Google Form a human-readable alias (`shortnow.site/attendee-quiz`, `shortnow.site/rsvp-2026`), generates an instant QR code for slides and posters, and counts every form open.

Measure Form Drop-Off Rate (Clicks vs Submissions)

1. Discover Your Survey Completion Rate

Google Forms Only Counts Final Submits: Google Forms never tells you if 200 people opened your survey and 180 abandoned it halfway.
Compare Opens to Submits: Use Shortnow's click counter to see total form opens and calculate your exact completion rate.

2. Note on forms.gle vs Full Form URLs

Use the Full docs.google.com URL: Copy the full `https://docs.google.com/forms/...` address rather than a pre-shortened link for the fastest direct redirect.
Pre-Filled Form Links Supported: Works seamlessly with Google Forms pre-filled parameter URLs (`?usp=pp_url&entry.123=...`).

Feature Comparison

Why Creators & Marketers Choose Shortnow

Capability	Shortnow (Free)	Legacy Shorteners (Free Tier)
Mandatory Account / Login	No — Instant 1-Click Use	Required before shortening
Custom Alias Slugs	Unlimited Free Custom Slugs	Capped at 3–5/month or Paid only
Dynamic QR Code Download	Included on Every Link	Limited to 2/month
Real-Time Click Counter	Included (via /stats or + trick)	Paywalled ($29+/month)
Redirect Latency	<15ms Redis In-Memory Cache	Standard DB lookup

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything You Need to Know

Why is a custom Shortnow link better than forms.gle?

`forms.gle` creates a random string of uppercase and lowercase letters that is hard to type from a screen, whereas Shortnow lets you pick a custom word slug (`shortnow.site/rsvp`) and automatically creates a QR code + click counter.

Does it work with pre-filled Google Form links?

Yes! Pre-filled Google Form URLs are often 300+ characters long—Shortnow compresses them into a clean short link while keeping all pre-filled answers intact.

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