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YOURLS

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YOURLS (Your Own URL Shortener) is a set of PHP scripts that lets you run your own URL shortening service. It provides full control over your data, detailed statistics, analytics, and plugin support.

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Repository activity:
Stars
11,264
Forks
2,015
Watchers
340
Open Issues
73
Last commit
5 days ago
Details:
Estimated Popularity
50
Pricing Model
Free
Hosting Type
Self-Hosted
License
MIT
Deployment Difficulty
Easy
Language
PHP

YOURLS is a lightweight, efficient URL shortener that you can install on your own server. It's one of the most established self-hosted URL shortening solutions, offering essential features while remaining simple to deploy and maintain.

Key Features

  • URL Management:

    • Custom short URL creation
    • Bulk URL importing
    • Private link options
    • Link expiration settings
    • Visit tracking
    • API access control

  • Analytics & Statistics:

    • Detailed click tracking
    • Referrer monitoring
    • Geographic data
    • Visit history logs
    • Traffic source analysis
    • Real-time statistics

  • Integration Options:

    • RESTful API
    • Plugin architecture
    • Browser bookmarklets
    • Multiple user support
    • Theme customization
    • API documentation

  • Deployment Features:

    • Simple PHP requirements
    • MySQL database
    • Easy configuration
    • Plugin system
    • Comprehensive docs
    • Active community

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