Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 1,748 AI responses · Shares cover the last 30 days · See how Parse measures this
QR Code & Link Management Platforms
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Bitly leads, named in 51% of answers, ahead of at 45% and at 45%.
| # | Brand | What AI says | Mention rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Now #1, increasingly cited for integrated QR codes and link management. | 51% | |
| 2 | Dropped from #1, but remains a top choice for its developer-friendly API. | 45% | |
| 3 | A fast-riser, praised for branded links and enterprise-grade API features. | 45% | |
| 4 | A leading choice for enterprise QR codes, focusing on security and analytics. | 21% | |
| 5 | 20% | ||
| 6 | The most cited open-source option for self-hosted URL shortening. | 20% | |
| 7 | 16% | ||
| 8 | Top recommendation for easily creating QR codes within design workflows. | 15% | |
| 9 | 12% | ||
| 10 | 12% | ||
| 11 | 12% | ||
| 12 | A go-to free API for programmatically generating simple, static QR codes. | 11% | |
| 13 | 10% | ||
| 14 | 10% | ||
| 15 | 10% | ||
| 16 | 9% | ||
| 17 | 9% | ||
| 18 | 9% | ||
| 19 | 8% | ||
| 20 | 8% | ||
| 21 | 8% | ||
| 22 | A major new entrant, quickly gaining citations for marketing-focused QR features. | 8% | |
| 23 | 7% | ||
| 24 | 6% | ||
| 25 | 6% |
Who wins on each AI
The same market, seen by two models.
Sources AI cited
rebrandly.com is the page AI reaches for most here, cited in 39% of analyzed answers.
Dropped from the #1 position in Oct 2025 to #3 by Mar 2026 as Rebrandly gained prominence.
Surged from rank #19 in Oct 2025 to #2 by Mar 2026, becoming a top recommendation for custom domains.
Climbed from #82 to #5 between Oct 2025 and Mar 2026, appearing frequently in early 2026 responses.
“A top recommendation for secure digital business cards, citing SOC 2 compliance.” → “Recommendations for 'secure business cards' began including traditional financial credit cards, reducing digital card pl”
Across 1,748 AI responses, Bitly is mentioned most, named in 51% of them, followed by Short.io (45%) and Rebrandly (45%).
Parse measures each brand's mention rate — the share of answers naming it — across 1,748 AI responses to this market's buyer questions over the last 30 days. Answers are collected daily and the ranking is re-measured on the same 30-day window.
Brands enter the ranking when AI answers mention them. Parse collects answers daily and publishes the re-measured set weekly, so new brands appear as AI starts recommending them.
Bitly has climbed to become the most-cited platform for link management and QR codes, unifying two previously separate functions. While the URL shortener and QR generator space shows stable leadership, AI responses for "secure business cards" have diverged, with recommendations shifting between digital card solutions and traditional business credit cards.
AI responses consistently feature a top tier of managed services, with Bitly,
Rebrandly, and
Short.io being the most prominent. Starting in late 2025,
Rebrandly's mentions for branding and scalability became more frequent, while self-hosted options like are consistently offered as an alternative for full control.
I'm looking for a URL shortener API that is reliable, scalable, and allows for custom domains.
AI responses consistently feature a top tier of managed services, with Bitly,
Rebrandly, and
Short.io being the most prominent. Starting in late 2025, 's mentions for branding and scalability became more frequent, while self-hosted options like are consistently offered as an alternative for full control.
Uniqode is the most consistently recommended platform, especially for enterprise needs involving dynamic codes and analytics. For simpler use cases, the free API from
is a frequent suggestion, alongside various open-source libraries for self-hosting.
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