MyShort — Free Self-Hosted URL Shortener

MyShort is a lightweight, self-hosted URL shortener built with pure PHP and SQLite — no framework, no composer, just 3 files and you're live.

Developed and open-sourced by Backrun.co — a studio that builds tiny digital products designed to automate repetitive work and just run.

MyShort is exactly that: minimal, reliable, and distraction-free. No dashboards you'll never use. No pricing tiers. No lock-in. Just a clean tool that shortens links, tracks clicks, and stays out of your way.

✦ Features

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Custom slug — Vanity URLs — pick your own short slug.

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Password-protected links — Restrict access with a password.

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Click analytics — Unique visitor tracking per link.

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OG thumbnail — Rich previews on Facebook & Zalo.

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QR code — Generate & download instantly.

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Admin dashboard — Search, pagination, full control.

Why MyShort?

Most URL shorteners require a database server, a full framework, or a paid plan. MyShort runs on any shared hosting with PHP 8.0+ — no setup headaches, no monthly fees, no noise.

Built small. Runs calm. Does the job.

About Backrun

Backrun builds tiny digital products that automate repetitive work — fast, calm, and reliable.

The mission is simple: build small, reliable products that remove repetitive work and just run. Every Backrun product is designed to be minimal, controlled, and trustworthy — built to run, not to distract.

Tiny tools. Extensions. Flows. Background automation that just runs.

Visit backrun.co