The latest articles on DEV Community by Djo (@djobox). https://dev.to/djobox https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F2921286%2F084e8d4c-5d4e-4ebe-95be-8d8742302fa0.jpeg https://dev.to/djobox en Djo Fri, 07 Mar 2025 15:58:56 +0000 https://dev.to/djobox/i-built-a-free-url-shortener-with-no-ads-or-tracking-try-it-5fcp https://dev.to/djobox/i-built-a-free-url-shortener-with-no-ads-or-tracking-try-it-5fcp <p>The Problem with Traditional URL Shorteners</p> <p>Let’s be real—most URL shorteners suck. They track your data, inject ads, and some even make you wait before redirecting. When I needed a fast, privacy-friendly alternative, I realized…</p> <p>❌ Bitly and TinyURL have limited free features<br> ❌ Most shorteners don’t let you preview the destination<br> ❌ Some even modify your links for affiliate commissions</p> <p>So, I built DJOBOX.BE – a free, fast, and secure URL shortener designed for privacy and simplicity. No tracking, no ads, just quick and clean link shortening.</p> <p>⸻</p> <p>How I Built It</p> <p>I wanted DJOBOX to be developer-friendly, so I focused on:</p> <p>✅ Lightning-fast redirects with a lightweight backend (PHP + MySQL)<br> ✅ A clean, ad-free experience – no annoying popups<br> ✅ An API so devs can integrate it into their own projects<br> ✅ QR Code generation for easy sharing</p> <p>Why You Should Try It</p> <p>If you need a free, reliable, and secure URL shortener without the BS, DJOBOX.BE is worth a shot.</p> <p>🚀 No sign-up required – just paste and shorten!<br> 🔒 Privacy-first – No tracking, no invasive ads.<br> 📊 Custom analytics<br> 🚀 Free API</p> <p>Check it out here → DJOBOX.BE</p> website webdev saas tooling