QR TIGER vs Short.io:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, QR TIGER and Short.io were level in searches among link shortener and QR code tools worldwide, with an estimated 14.8K branded searches each, at 0.19% of the total each. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about link shortener and QR code tools, Short.io appeared in four of the five answers and QR TIGER in three. Short.io was mentioned before QR TIGER in four out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
QR TIGER and Short.io are searched for about as often as each other.
Who does AI mention more?
Short.io, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, QR TIGER in 3
Who does AI recommend more?
Short.io, named ahead of QR TIGER in 4 of 5 answers
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Top link shortener and QR code tools in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Short.io was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. QR TIGER was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Short.io was listed before QR TIGER in four out of five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Bitly1st
Rebrandly2nd- Short.io3rd
TinyURL4th
QR TIGER5th
QR Code Generator6th
Dub7th
Uniqode8th
QR Code Monkey–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Bitly5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Rebrandly4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Short.io4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- QR TIGER3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- TinyURL3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Dub2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- QR Code Generator1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Uniqode1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- QR Code Monkey0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about link shortener and QR code tools
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which link shortener or QR code tool should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best link shortener and QR code tools?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best link shortener or QR code tool for marketing links?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“link shortener tool”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“link shortener qr code tools”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 19, 2026.
Is QR TIGER or Short.io more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for QR TIGER and Short.io by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine link shortener and QR code tools we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for QR TIGER, Short.io. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | QR Code Generator | Bitly | Dub | QR Code Monkey | Rebrandly | QR TIGER | Short.io | Uniqode | TinyURL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 69.2% | 20.6% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 0.46% | 0.17% | 0.17% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 72.3% | 17.7% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 0.39% | 0.21% | 0.14% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 71.1% | 17.5% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 0.38% | 0.21% | 0.17% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 71.9% | 17.6% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 0.32% | 0.21% | 0.14% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 72.5% | 17.7% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2% | 0.32% | 0.18% | 0.18% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 71% | 17.3% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 2.3% | 0.39% | 0.26% | 0.17% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 75.2% | 15% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 1.7% | 0.33% | 0.18% | 0.15% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 75.3% | 15.1% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 1.7% | 0.27% | 0.15% | 0.12% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 70.9% | 17.3% | 4.3% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 0.26% | 0.26% | 0.14% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 69.9% | 17.1% | 4.2% | 6.3% | 1.9% | 0.25% | 0.25% | 0.14% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 76% | 15.2% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 0.23% | 0.23% | 0.12% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 79.5% | 13% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 0.19% | 0.19% | 0.13% | <0.01% |
How has the QR TIGER and Short.io comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- QR TIGER was ahead of Short.io in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, QR TIGER’s share of searches among link shortener and QR code tools worldwide moved from 0.46% to 0.19%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 27.1K to 14.8K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Short.io’s share of searches among link shortener and QR code tools worldwide moved from 0.17% to 0.19%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 9.9K to 14.8K.
How did search popularity change for link shortener and QR code tools worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using QR TIGER’s and Short.io’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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