Rnk.me - A New URL Shortener

Should you want to start collecting something which has to do with the Internet, you might as well start collecting sites that shorten URLs. There are so many that it is impossible to keep track of them, and (to me) that fact only highlights the ever-increasing popularity of Twitter, and the level of interest that goes with it.

This is a new URL shortener for you to add to your collection. It has the usual features plus an added twist: it lets you know all about the popularity of the tweets you put about using the shortened URL, and how many users are retweeting them. Interestingly enough, the site also offers a list of the most accessed redirections for you to weigh up and see what attracts the more attention, and act in consequence.

As it is only customary, a bookmarklet is provided for added convenience. If you try the site out and happen to like it, installing it will certainly not go amiss.

“The solution to shorten the internet URLs, keep up with it's accesses and your tweets popularity. With rnk.me, you can create your tweets, be aware of how many people are accessing your link and even know how many users liked it so much that retweet it on their own tweets. To get there, you just need to type the URL that you want to shorten, in the appropriate box, and publish the shortened address on your Twitter! It's as simple as it should be! No user and password authentication are required neither a service authentication within rnk.me and Twitter.”

It lets anybody not only shorten links but also see what level of acceptance they have within the community.

What chances has this service got of becoming a mainstay? Can it dethrone competitors like TinyURL?