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YOURLS

The de facto standard self-hosted URL shortener.

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YOURLS interface screenshot

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About

YOURLS (Your Own URL Shortener) is the de facto standard for self-hosted URL shortening solutions. Developed in PHP, it offers a robust and customizable platform that allows users to shorten URLs on their own domain, giving them full control over their data. This free and open-source software is designed to be powerful, extensible, and user-friendly, making it a top choice for individuals and businesses alike. YOURLS empowers users to manage their own URL shortening service with ease, offering a feature-rich and highly extensible platform. Whether you need basic URL shortening or advanced tracking and customization, YOURLS has you covered.

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Bookmarklets

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Developer API

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Plugin Architecture

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