About.me Vanity URL: Is About.me Still Worth It in 2026?

Back in December 2010 we urged readers to rush to about.me and grab their about.me vanity URL, a short personal address like about.me/yourname, just days after the service launched publicly and news broke that AOL was buying it. Sixteen years later about.me is still running, though it has changed owners and plans. Here’s what about.me is in 2026, how to claim your vanity URL, and the alternatives worth considering.

Quick answer: About.me is still live in 2026 and lets you create a one-page personal profile at about.me/yourname. The free plan includes a personal page and email signature; paid Standard and Pro plans add lead capture, scheduling, a custom domain and removal of about.me branding. Popular alternatives are Linktree, Carrd, a LinkedIn profile, or your own domain name.

What is about.me?

About.me is a personal landing page service. You get a single page with a big background photo, a short bio and links to your social profiles, website and contact details, all at an easy-to-share address like about.me/veronica. When we first tried it, what stood out was the huge full-screen images and built-in analytics showing who viewed your profile. Setup took just a few minutes.

A short history of about.me

• 2009: Co-founded by Ryan Freitas, Tony Conrad and Tim Young.
• December 2010: Opened to the public, and AOL agreed to acquire it days later. That’s when we wrote our original “grab your vanity URL now” post, since the publicity rush meant popular names would go fast.
• February 2013: Tony Conrad bought majority control back from AOL and relaunched about.me as an independent company.
• 2026: The service is still active with free and paid plans.

How to get your about.me vanity URL

1. Go to about.me and sign up with your email or a social account.
2. Choose your username. This becomes your vanity URL, so pick your real name or brand.
3. Add a photo, short bio and links to your website and social profiles.
4. Publish the page and add the link to your email signature, resume and social bios.

about.me plans in 2026

• Free: a personal page and an email signature.
• Standard: adds tools such as lead capture into a built-in contact manager and appointment scheduling.
• Pro: adds a custom domain (yourname.com), more page customization, removal of about.me branding and support.

Plans and features change, so check the current pricing page before upgrading.

About.me alternatives

• Linktree: the best-known “link in bio” page, popular with creators on Instagram and TikTok.
• Carrd: a simple builder for one-page personal sites and portfolios, with custom domains on paid plans.
• LinkedIn: for professional networking, a complete LinkedIn profile with a custom URL often ranks first for your name.
• Your own domain: the most future-proof option. A yourname.com site can’t disappear if a profile service shuts down or changes its free plan. See our tips on how to create a brand for your blog and branded short URLs on your own domain.

Is about.me still worth it?

For a quick, good-looking personal page at no cost, yes. It’s handy for email signatures, conference badges and business cards. If you want full control over design and SEO, or plan to grow a business around your name, a personal website on your own domain is the better long-term investment. Many people use both: a free profile page today, and a domain they own for later. Our list of X (Twitter) header sizes helps keep your social profiles looking consistent too.

FAQ

Is about.me still free?

Yes. The free plan includes a personal page and email signature. Paid plans add extra features.

Can I change my about.me URL?

Your URL is based on your username. Check your account settings; if the name you want is taken, try adding a middle initial or profession.

Is about.me good for SEO?

An about.me page can rank for your name, but a personal website on your own domain gives you more control and long-term value.

What’s the difference between about.me and Linktree?

About.me focuses on a profile page with a photo and bio, while Linktree is designed as a list of links for social media bios.