How long is too long for a URL?
The maximum length of a URL in the address bar is 2048 characters. However, the successful processing of extra-long links by the browser doesn't mean that a search robot will be able to process them too. The appropriate page URL is 75 characters long.
Why are some URLs so long?
Ever wonder why these URL are so long? The answer is simple: tracking codes. Tracking codes are strings of text added to the end of a URL that let you track the source of a click.