Self hosted URL shortener with the shortest links possible, one click copy in the editor, click stats and a REST API. No third party services.
Alternatives to Shorter Links
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Short, permanent links under /shortlinks/ that never change, while the target address can be replaced at any time.
Humv1.4.0
Personal URL shortener for WordPress
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Link Shortnerv1.2
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Human-readable short links with UTM governance built in. Enforce campaign tagging at creation — attribution you can actually read.
SPRL URL Shortenerv1.1.2
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Toolszu Link Shortenerv1.0.2
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Custom Link Shortenerv2.7.0
URL shortener with analytics, auto-linking, smart source tracking, link cloaking, QR codes, and REST API.