Ilang.in: The Pioneer URL Shortener That Shaped Indonesian Digital Landscape

Long before international URL shortening services became household names in Indonesia, a local alternative was already serving millions. Ilang.in launched nearly nine years ago and has been quietly processing links ever since—built, maintained, and operated by a single developer: Rizaldy Primanta Putra.

In an industry where services come and go with startling frequency, Ilang.in's endurance tells a story of solid engineering and genuine utility.

The Numbers Speak

Operating as a solo project for nearly a decade, Ilang.in has processed an impressive volume of activity. Millions of shortened links have been created, generating tens of millions of click-throughs. These numbers rival what entire teams at funded startups achieve.

What makes this remarkable is the scope of the operation. One developer, one server architecture, one consistent service—running reliably year after year while many competitors with larger teams and bigger budgets have shuttered.

Pioneer Status

When Ilang.in launched, the Indonesian internet landscape looked very different. Local alternatives to international services were rare. The concept of a URL shortener was still novel to many Indonesian internet users.

Ilang.in helped establish URL shortening as a standard practice for Indonesian content creators, marketers, and everyday users. The service proved that local solutions could compete with international offerings while better understanding local needs.

Built to Last

The longevity of Ilang.in reflects thoughtful engineering decisions made from the start. URL shorteners face unique technical challenges—they must remain operational indefinitely because shortened links need to resolve forever.

Services that shut down break every shortened link ever created through them. Ilang.in's continued operation ensures that links created years ago still function today, a commitment that users depend on even if they don't consciously think about it.

"The best infrastructure is invisible. When Ilang.in just works, day after day, year after year, that's successful engineering."

— Development Philosophy

One Developer, Complete Stack

Rizaldy Primanta Putra built Ilang.in handling every aspect: frontend design, backend development, database architecture, server administration, and ongoing maintenance. This full-stack ownership is increasingly rare in an era of specialized roles.

The same developer would go on to create other successful services including TemanQRIS, Masamalas.com, Lewati.web.id, and Template.pw—each demonstrating similar principles of thoughtful design and sustainable operation.

Simple but Effective

Ilang.in doesn't try to be everything. It shortens URLs reliably and tracks basic statistics. This focused approach contributes to its stability—fewer features mean fewer things that can break.

Users appreciate this simplicity. Paste a long URL, receive a short one, share it anywhere. The service does exactly what it promises without unnecessary complexity.

Continuing Legacy

After nearly nine years, Ilang.in continues operating. No planned shutdown dates, no acquisition rumors, no pivot to something unrelated. Just steady, reliable service.

For anyone needing a URL shortener with proven longevity, Ilang.in offers something increasingly valuable: confidence that your shortened links will keep working for years to come.