ABOUT US
What is No BS URL Shortener?
No BS URL Shortener is exactly what it says on the tin - a straightforward, no-nonsense URL shortening service. No account required, no tracking beyond basic analytics, no BS! Just shorten your URLs and get on with your day.
Why We Built This
I built this because I needed a simple URL shortener for my own use. Most services out there want you to create an account, track everything you do, and show you ads. That's not what I wanted, so I built something better.
Since I use it a lot myself, I figured others might find it useful too. So here we are - sharing it with the world!
What Makes Us Different
- ✓ Privacy-First: No personal data collection
- ✓ No Account Required: Just use it
- ✓ Open Source: Check the code yourself
- ✓ Fast: Redis caching for lightning speed
- ✓ Temporary URLs: Set expiration times
- ✓ Free API: Integrate with your apps
Tech Stack
Built with modern, battle-tested technologies:
- Backend: Laravel 11 - The PHP framework for web artisans
- Database: PostgreSQL - Reliable and powerful
- Cache: Redis - Lightning-fast data store
- Frontend: Vibe Brutalism CSS Framework - Bold, honest design
- Security: reCAPTCHA, rate limiting, XSS protection
Design Philosophy
The neo-brutalist design you see isn't just for show - it embodies our "No BS" philosophy. Bold, honest, unapologetic. No smooth corporate aesthetics, no misleading dark patterns. What you see is what you get.
About the Developer
Hi, I'm Santhosh J! I'm a developer based in New Jersey who believes in building tools that solve real problems without all the unnecessary complexity.
You can reach me on Twitter, check out the source code on GitHub, or send me an email.