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Self‑hosted, customizable URL shortener built with PHP
YOURLS lets you run your own URL shortener on any PHP‑compatible server, offering full data control, detailed analytics, plugin extensibility, and a vibrant community—all under an MIT license.
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Personal link management
Create short, memorable URLs for personal bookmarks and share them across social platforms while retaining full control over click data.
Marketing campaign tracking
Generate branded short links for ads and newsletters, then analyze click‑through rates directly within YOURLS dashboards.
Internal documentation linking
Shorten long internal URLs for wiki pages or intranet resources, simplifying navigation for employees.
Plugin‑driven extensions
Add custom plugins to integrate YOURLS with CRM or analytics tools, extending functionality to match specific workflow needs.
YOURLS runs on any web server with PHP support (PHP 5.6+ recommended) and a MySQL/MariaDB database.
No official hosted service is provided; you install and manage the application on your own server.
YOURLS includes a plugin system; community‑contributed plugins are listed on the Awesome YOURLS page and can be added to the installation.
Comprehensive docs are at docs.yourls.org, and community help is available via the official blog, GitHub discussions, and the Awesome YOURLS repository.
YOURLS is released under the MIT license, allowing free use, modification, and distribution.
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