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Shlink vs YOURLS
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| Fact | Shlink | YOURLS |
|---|---|---|
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Licence | MIT | MIT |
| Stars | 5.3k | 12k |
| Latest | v5.1.7 | 1.10.6 |
| Last push | 2026-09-21 | 2026-10-05 |
| Release cadence | about 10 days between releases | about 115 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days | 2 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Bitly. Alternatives to Bitly →
Full replacementShlinkShort links on your domains with visit stats, a REST API and a separate web client.
Full replacementYOURLSPHP short link service with stats and plugins.
Shlink
Shlink
unsigned The latest release, v5.1.7, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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YOURLS
✓ signed The latest release, 1.10.6, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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