Shlink

Spec sheet

What it does

Shlink is a self-hosted URL shortener that serves shortened URLs under domains you control.Read 12 Oct 2026 · shlink.io

Deployment

The maker offers a Docker image and a distributable package for self-hosting; Docker images are published on Docker Hub and GitHub Container Registry.Read 12 Oct 2026 · shlink.io

Integrations

The maker lists official PHP and JavaScript SDKs, Short Menu for Mac and iOS, a GNOME Shell extension, PowerToys Run, and an iOS shortcut.Read 12 Oct 2026 · shlink.io

Privacy

Visitor IP addresses are anonymized by default, and disabling that behavior removes the instance's GDPR compliance claim.Read 12 Oct 2026 · shlink.io

API access

YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · shlink.io

Bulk link creation

YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · shlink.io

Custom domains

YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · shlink.io

Database support

Supported databases include MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, and SQLite.Read 12 Oct 2026 · shlink.io

Domains and slugs

One Shlink instance can serve multiple short domains and supports custom slugs, including multi-segment slugs.Read 12 Oct 2026 · shlink.io

Events

Real-time updates can integrate with Mercure, RabbitMQ, or Redis Pub/Sub.Read 12 Oct 2026 · shlink.io

Geo targeting

YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · shlink.io

Imports

Shlink can import existing short URLs from services including Bitly and YOURLS.Read 12 Oct 2026 · shlink.io

Interfaces

Shlink provides REST and command-line interfaces, plus an official web client for managing multiple instances.Read 12 Oct 2026 · shlink.io

Redirects and access

Dynamic redirects can use geolocation, device type, or language, and URL access can be limited by date range or maximum visits.Read 12 Oct 2026 · shlink.io

Runtime requirement

The distributable package requires PHP 8.3, 8.4, or 8.5 and the required PHP extensions listed in its installation guide.Read 12 Oct 2026 · shlink.io

Security configuration

For HTTPS with RoadRunner or Docker, the documentation describes using a reverse proxy with an HTTPS certificate; the operator configures that proxy.Read 12 Oct 2026 · shlink.io

Visit analytics

It tracks short URL visits, including location, browser, and referrer, and can geolocate visitors using a GeoLite2 database.Read 12 Oct 2026 · shlink.io

Web client hosting

The Shlink web client has a free hosted option that runs in the browser, as well as Docker and self-hosted options.Read 12 Oct 2026 · shlink.io

Plans and prices

Every Shlink plan and price →

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