LinkSnap — URL Shortener with Click Analytics

LinkSnap is a complete URL shortener platform with built-in click analytics, ready to deploy on any PHP/MySQL host. Visitors can shorten links instantly with no signup, while registered users unlock unlimited links, custom aliases, and a full analytics dashboard. Every link tracks detailed click data — clicks over time, visitor country, device type, browser, and referrer — all visualized in a clean per-link stats page. Includes a guided 5-step web installer that checks server requirements, tests your database connection, creates all tables automatically, and generates your config file — no manual SQL import or code editing required. Includes: anonymous + account-based link creation, custom short aliases, clean URL routing (yourdomain.com/code), secure authentication with hashed passwords and prepared statements, and a fallback link format for hosts without clean URL support. Built with PHP, MySQL, and vanilla JavaScript — no frameworks required. Comes with a detailed README covering installation, customization, and security notes.