Simple-URL-Shortener
KISS URL shortener, public or private (with account). Minimalist and lightweight. No dependencies.
- GitHub stars
- 60
- License
- MIT
- Latest release
- v1.3
9 May 2015 - Last commit
- 28 August 2025
- Runs on
- PHP
Commits per month, last 12 months
0 commits
How to self-host Simple-URL-Shortener
Simple-URL-Shortener runs on PHP. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.
- Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
- Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
- Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
- Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.
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Questions
Is Simple-URL-Shortener free?
Yes. Simple-URL-Shortener is open source under the MIT license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.
Can I self-host Simple-URL-Shortener?
Yes. Simple-URL-Shortener runs on PHP. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
Is Simple-URL-Shortener still maintained?
The last change to Simple-URL-Shortener's code was on 28 August 2025, with 0 commits in the last 12 months.
Topics
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