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YOURLS

Your Own URL Shortener.

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YOURLS is a simple, lightweight set of PHP scripts that allow you to run your own URL shortener. By hosting it yourself, you retain complete ownership of your data and analytics.

It provides detailed click reports (geolocation, referrers, browsers), a robust plugin architecture, and a developer-friendly REST API for integrating URL shortening into your own applications seamlessly.

Key Features

  • Self-hosted URL shortener with custom domains
  • Detailed analytics (click tracking, referrers)
  • REST API for application integration
  • Extensive plugin ecosystem

Frequently Asked Questions

Is YOURLS free and open source?

Yes, YOURLS is open source. It is released under the MIT license.

What can I use instead of Bitly?

You can use YOURLS as a free, open-source alternative to Bitly.

Can I self-host YOURLS?

Yes, YOURLS can be self-hosted on your own server or cloud infrastructure.

What is YOURLS written in?

It is built using JavaScript, HTML, PHP, CSS.

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