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Fast, privacy‑focused URL shortener built on Laravel
UrlHum delivers a modern, high‑speed URL shortener with privacy‑first features like IP hashing, customizable admin controls, and real‑time analytics, all powered by Laravel.
UrlHum is a self‑hosted URL shortener designed for developers and teams that prioritize privacy. Built with the Laravel framework and a Vue front‑end, it offers fast redirection while protecting visitor data through IP hashing and anonymization. The admin panel provides granular control over who can create short links, which domains are allowed, and other policy settings.
Beyond basic shortening, UrlHum delivers in‑depth analytics—click counts, geographic locations, and HTTP referers—accessible instantly by appending a + to any short URL. Installation follows standard Laravel deployment steps, and detailed documentation guides you through setup. While the project is actively developed and not yet recommended for production, it serves as a solid foundation for privacy‑aware link management.
Ideal for internal tools, community forums, or any scenario where you need full control over link creation and analytics without relying on third‑party services.
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The project is under active development and is not recommended for production environments at this time.
UrlHum includes IP hashing, anonymization, and respects user privacy in its analytics.
Append a '+' to the short URL (e.g., example.com/abc+) to see click counts, countries, and referers.
UrlHum runs on PHP with the Laravel framework; a typical Laravel hosting environment is required.
Yes, an official Telegram group is available for discussion and assistance.
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