How to Use Click Limits in UseClick

What are Click Limits?

Click Limits allow you to set a maximum number of times a short link can be clicked before it automatically stops working. Once the limit is reached, visitors see a customizable message instead of being redirected to the destination. This feature is perfect for creating scarcity, limiting access to exclusive content, controlling resource usage, or running limited-availability campaigns.

Why Use Click Limits?

Plan Availability

Plan	Click Limits Available
Free	❌ Not Available
Starter	✅ Available
Growth	✅ Available
Pro	✅ Available
Business	✅ Available

How to Set Click Limits

When Creating a New Link

1. Click "Create Link" in your dashboard
2. Enter your destination URL and configure basic settings
3. Scroll to the "Click Limit" section
4. Toggle the switch to enable click limit
5. Enter the maximum number of clicks allowed (e.g., 100)
6. (Optional) Customize the message shown when limit is reached
7. Click "Create Link"

For Existing Links

1. Go to your Links dashboard
2. Find the link you want to add a click limit to
3. Click the three dots menu → "Edit"
4. Scroll to "Click Limit"
5. Toggle on and enter your maximum clicks
6. Click "Save Changes"

Understanding Click Counting

What Counts as a Click?

• Counts: Every successful redirect to your destination URL
• Counts: Repeat visits from the same person (unless tracking unique visitors)
• Counts: Bot traffic and crawlers
• Does NOT count: Failed redirects or error pages
• Does NOT count: Link preview fetches from social media platforms (when possible)

Monitoring Click Count

View your current click count in your dashboard:

• Links list shows: "25/100 clicks" progress indicator
• Link analytics page displays detailed click history
• Dashboard sends notifications when approaching limit (at 80% and 95%)

Managing Click-Limited Links

Increasing the Click Limit

If your link is approaching its limit or has already reached it:

1. Edit the link
2. Go to "Click Limit" section
3. Increase the maximum number (e.g., from 100 to 200)
4. Click "Save Changes"

The link reactivates immediately with the new limit.

Removing the Click Limit

1. Edit the link
2. Toggle off the "Click Limit" switch
3. Save your changes

The link now works indefinitely without click restrictions.

Resetting Click Count

Currently, you cannot reset the click count without creating a new link. However, you can:

• Increase the limit to accommodate more clicks
• Remove the limit entirely to allow unlimited clicks
• Create a new link with a fresh count if needed

Customizing Limit Reached Messages

1. Edit your link
2. In the "Click Limit" section, find "Custom limit message"
3. Enter your message (e.g., "This offer has sold out! Join our waitlist for the next batch.")
4. Save your changes

Default message: "This link has reached its maximum click limit and is no longer available."

Common Use Cases

1. Limited Ticket Sales

Scenario: Offering 50 free tickets to an exclusive virtual event.

Solution:

• Create link: uclick.to/free-tickets
• Set click limit: 50
• Custom message: "All free tickets have been claimed! Purchase regular tickets at [link]"

Result: Creates urgency and ensures exactly 50 people get free access. Link automatically closes when limit is reached.

2. Download Limits for Digital Products

Scenario: Free e-book giveaway limited to first 100 downloads.

Solution:

• Create link: uclick.to/free-ebook
• Set click limit: 100
• Custom message: "This free promotion has ended. Purchase the e-book at our store!"

Result: Controlled distribution with automatic cutoff after 100 downloads.

3. Early Bird Access

Scenario: First 25 customers get early access to a new product launch.

Solution:

• Create link: uclick.to/early-access
• Set click limit: 25
• Destination: Early access signup page
• Custom message: "Early access is now full. Stay tuned for public launch!"

Result: Exclusive access for exactly 25 people, building anticipation and rewarding early adopters.

4. A/B Testing with Equal Distribution

Scenario: Testing two landing pages with exactly 500 visitors each.

Solution:

• Create two links with click limits of 500 each
• Link A: uclick.to/test-a → Landing Page A (limit: 500)
• Link B: uclick.to/test-b → Landing Page B (limit: 500)
• Use alternating links or random distribution in your campaign

Result: Ensures equal sample sizes for statistically valid A/B testing.

5. Consultation Slots

Scenario: Offering 10 free 30-minute consultations this month.

Solution:

• Create link: uclick.to/free-consult
• Set click limit: 10
• Destination: Calendly booking page
• Custom message: "All consultation slots are filled. Check back next month!"

Result: Automatic booking cutoff when all 10 slots are claimed.

Best Practices

✅ DO:

• Communicate the limit: Tell your audience it's limited (e.g., "First 100 only!") to create urgency
• Set realistic limits: Base your limit on actual capacity or reasonable scarcity
• Monitor progress: Check click counts regularly to adjust marketing or prepare for sellout
• Write helpful limit messages: Include alternatives or next steps when the limit is reached
• Combine with expiration: Add a deadline to ensure the campaign ends even if limit isn't reached
• Test first: Create a test link with a low limit (e.g., 5 clicks) to verify behavior

❌ DON'T:

• Set limits too low: If your limit is reached in minutes, you may miss valuable audience engagement
• Use fake scarcity: Setting unrealistically low limits to manipulate users damages trust
• Forget to increase limits: If demand exceeds expectations, be ready to increase the limit quickly
• Ignore near-limit notifications: Prepare backup plans or follow-up campaigns before hitting 100%
• Count on perfect accuracy: Some bot traffic or link previews may inflate counts slightly

Click Limits + Other Features

Feature Combination	How It Works	Use Case
Click Limit + Expiration	Link stops after X clicks OR expiration date (whichever first)	"First 100 or until Friday" limited-time offers
Click Limit + Password	Users enter password, then clicks count toward limit	Secure access to limited resources for specific groups
Click Limit + Geo-Targeting	Separate click limits per geographic region	"First 50 per country" regional campaigns
Click Limit + A/B Testing	Each variant can have its own click limit	Ensure equal sample sizes in multivariate tests

Troubleshooting

Link stopped before reaching limit

Solutions:

• Check if link expiration is also enabled (expires at date OR limit)
• Verify you didn't manually disable the link
• Check dashboard for any error notifications

Click count seems inaccurate

Solutions:

• Social media platforms sometimes fetch link previews (may add 1-3 clicks)
• Bots and crawlers count toward your limit
• Check analytics to see actual traffic sources and patterns

Can't set click limit (option greyed out)

Solutions:

• Verify you're on a paid plan (Starter or higher)
• Check subscription status in Account Settings
• If recently upgraded, log out and back in to refresh permissions

Need to reset click count

Solutions:

• Increase the limit instead of resetting (maintains historical data)
• Create a new link with the same destination if you need a fresh count
• Contact support for special cases requiring count resets

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I see who clicked the link?

UseClick provides aggregate analytics (location, device, browser) but doesn't identify individual users for privacy reasons. You'll see total clicks and demographics, but not "who" specifically.

What happens to analytics after reaching limit?

All previous click data remains in your dashboard with full analytics. Attempts to access the link after reaching the limit are tracked as "blocked" in your analytics.

Can the same person click multiple times?

Yes. Click limits count ALL clicks, not unique visitors. If one person clicks 10 times, it counts as 10 clicks toward your limit. Use unique tracking features for different behavior.

Can I set different limits for different countries?

Not directly. However, you can create separate links with geo-targeting and individual click limits per region. Example: uclick.to/offer-us (limit: 100) and uclick.to/offer-uk (limit: 50).

Will bots count toward my limit?

Yes. Most bot traffic counts toward the click limit. UseClick filters some obvious bots, but sophisticated bots or crawlers may still increment the counter.

Can I get notified when limit is reached?

Yes! UseClick sends notifications at 80%, 95%, and 100% of your click limit. Ensure notifications are enabled in your Account Settings.

What's the maximum click limit I can set?

You can set click limits up to 1,000,000 clicks. For most use cases, limits range from 10-10,000 clicks.

Next Steps

• Add expiration dates to automatically disable links after a deadline
• Add password protection for secure limited access
• Set up A/B testing with equal click limits per variant
• Use the API to programmatically manage click limits