Deploy YOURLS with one-click installation.
Lightweight self-hosted PHP URL shortener with click analytics, 300+ plugins, and a REST API.
What you can build with YOURLS
YOURLS (Your Own URL Shortener) is a small, standalone PHP application that lets you run your own URL shortening service on your domain. Unlike commercial services, YOURLS keeps all click data and link management entirely under your control — no rate limits, no subscription fees, and no third-party tracking of your audience.
Beyond basic shortening, YOURLS includes built-in click tracking, referrer analytics, and a REST API for programmatic link management. An active community has built over 300 plugins covering everything from QR code generation to geolocation redirects, making YOURLS one of the most extensible self-hosted link shorteners available.
Key features of YOURLS
Click analytics
Track total clicks, referrers, and per-link statistics so you know exactly how each shortened URL performs over time.
Plugin ecosystem
Over 300 community plugins extend YOURLS with QR codes, geolocation redirects, link previews, and more — no custom development required.
REST API
Create, expand, and retrieve link stats programmatically via a built-in API, making YOURLS easy to integrate into apps and automation workflows.
Custom keywords
Assign memorable custom slugs to any link instead of random characters, giving you branded URLs like yourdomain.com/launch.
Public or private mode
Run YOURLS as a private tool for your team or open it publicly — access control is a single configuration toggle.
Bookmarklet support
Install the one-click bookmarklet in any browser to shorten the current page URL without leaving your workflow.
Why run YOURLS on Hostinger
Launch in one click
Get your application up and running instantly with a preconfigured setup. No manual installation or complex setup steps.
Security you can rely on
Keep your applications protected with a built-in firewall, DDoS protection, and continuous monitoring.
Built in Docker manager
Run and manage multiple Docker containers from one place. Deploy, update, and monitor your projects with ease.
Launch in one click
Get your application up and running instantly with a preconfigured setup. No manual installation or complex setup steps.
Security you can rely on
Keep your applications protected with a built-in firewall, DDoS protection, and continuous monitoring.
Built in Docker manager
Run and manage multiple Docker containers from one place. Deploy, update, and monitor your projects with ease.
Docker VPS hosting you can rely on
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