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Polr

A modern, powerful, and robust open source URL shortener with a clean web interface and API.

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LicenseGPL-2.0
GitHub stars4.5k
Last commit6 days ago
Tags5 topics
Polr ServerSelf Hosted Url ShortenerLink Analytics DashboardMarketingBranded Link Shortener
Overview

Why consider Polr?

Polr is an open-source, self-hosted URL shortener written in PHP and Lumen (Laravel) by Chaoyi Zha. Polr features custom short link slugs, branded domain redirects, detailed click analytics (referrers, geolocations), and a RESTful API for automated link creation.

Guided learning

Learn Polr by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of Polr

Polr creates self-hosted branded short links and monitors outbound marketing link click rates.

Docker Quickstart

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1docker run -d -p 8000:80 cydrobolt/polr

Polr is licensed under the GNU General Public License v2.0 (GPL-2.0).

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Polr FAQs

Polr is listed as a Marketing tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

Polr is listed under the GPL-2.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

Polr is listed as an alternative to Bitly. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.