YOURLS (open source)

YOURLS is a self-hosted URL shortener with a developer API, bookmarklets and click stats. It is free and open-source software that you run on your own domain.

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YOURLS (open source) is a marketing and sales perk from YOURLS, free, open source (self-hosted), with no funding required.

Value
Free
Who qualifies
No funding needed
Benefit type
Free plan

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What you get

Inside YOURLS (open source)

YOURLS is free and open-source software with no strings attached. It includes bookmarklets, a developer API and click stats with referrers and visitor geo-location. The code is licensed under MIT and the documentation under CC BY 4.0. A plugin architecture lets you extend it.

Eligibility

Who it's for

Funding / backing
No funding needed
Geography
Global
Recurring / expiry
Free and open-source software, with no time limit.
Other requirements
You install and host YOURLS yourself, on your own domain.
How to claim

How to apply for YOURLS (open source)

What to have ready
  • A company email on your own website domain (not a personal address)
Steps to apply
  1. 1Install YOURLS on your own server.
  2. 2Instructions are on yourls.org.
Good to know: Plans read on yourls.org on October 28, 2026.
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Questions

YOURLS (open source): common questions

What do you get with YOURLS (open source)?

YOURLS (open source) is free, open source (self-hosted).

Who qualifies for YOURLS (open source)?

YOURLS (open source) is open to any startup, with no funding required. You install and host YOURLS yourself, on your own domain.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get YOURLS (open source)?

No. YOURLS (open source) is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for YOURLS (open source)?

Install YOURLS on your own server. Instructions are on yourls.org.

How long do I have to use YOURLS (open source), and does it expire?

Free and open-source software, with no time limit.

Is YOURLS (open source) available outside the US?

YOURLS (open source) is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.

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