Timestamp Link Generator
Generate timestamped links by adding current time parameters to any URL. Supports ISO 8601, Unix timestamp, locale string, and custom formats for cache busting, unique link tracking, and time-sensitive URLs. Perfect for development, API testing, and content management with multiple timestamp format options.
Complete Guide: Timestamp Link Generator
Everything you need to know about using this tool effectively
The Timestamp Link Generator appends a timestamp parameter to any URL, creating unique links that bypass caching or track time-sensitive access. It supports multiple timestamp formats including ISO 8601, Unix epoch seconds, Unix epoch milliseconds, and locale-formatted strings. Each generated link is unique to the moment it was created. All processing happens in the browser.
This tool takes a base URL and appends a query parameter (default: t=) with the current timestamp in your chosen format. The resulting URL is unique each time, which forces browsers and CDNs to treat it as a new resource.
Cache busting
Generate unique URLs to force browsers and CDNs to fetch fresh content.
Tracking unique visits
Create time-stamped links for analytics that distinguish individual clicks.
Generating time-sensitive links
Produce URLs that encode the time of generation for access control.
Testing URL parameters
Append timestamps to test how applications handle query string parameters.
Enter a base URL
Type or paste the URL you want to append a timestamp to.
Select a format
Choose ISO 8601, Unix seconds, Unix milliseconds, or locale format.
Generate
Click Generate. The tool creates the timestamped URL.
Copy the link
Copy the generated URL for use in your application or browser.
Unix timestamp (seconds) is the most compact format for cache busting.
ISO 8601 format is human-readable and sortable.
Use a custom parameter name if your application already uses 't'.
Generate multiple links to see how each timestamp produces a unique URL.
What timestamp formats are supported?
ISO 8601 (2024-01-15T10:30:00Z), Unix epoch seconds (1705312200), Unix epoch milliseconds (1705312200000), and locale-formatted strings.
Is my content sent to a server?
No. All generation happens in your browser. Nothing is transmitted.
Can I change the parameter name?
Yes. The default is 't=' but you can set any parameter name such as 'v=' or 'cb='.
Does it work with any URL?
Yes. The tool appends the timestamp parameter to any valid URL, including those with existing query strings.
Is the timestamp based on my local time?
The timestamp reflects the current time in UTC for ISO 8601 and Unix formats.