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LinkStack is a free, open source marketing & customer engagement project written in PHP and released under AGPL-3.0. It has 3,870 GitHub stars, 438 forks and 50 open issues, and was last pushed 2 months ago. On this registry it ranks #22 of 50 tracked projects in Marketing & Customer Engagement, with 5 head-to-head comparisons available. It gained 4 stars over the last 6 tracked days.

What is LinkStack?

What it is

LinkStack is an open-source PHP web application, listed with Laravel and Blade topics, that provides a self-hosted link-sharing page for a person or organization. It lives in the Linktree-alternative ecosystem and presents one organized page containing many links.

The concrete problem it solves is the single-link limitation on social media profiles. Instead of pointing followers to one profile link, users can create a custom page where all important links are available in one place. The README also states that the platform can let other users register and create their own links, so it can serve as a shared instance for businesses and organizations that need to manage multiple link sets.

Key capabilities

  • Provides a customizable link-sharing page that presents many links in one location for followers or visitors.
  • Supports self-hosting on a user's own web server or web hosting provider, giving users control over their online presence and data.
  • Includes an Admin Panel for managing users, links, and other users' links on instances that allow registration.
  • Supports themes that change the look and feel of an instance, and users can upload downloaded theme files through the Admin Panel.
  • Offers community-hosted instances for users who want to use LinkStack without running their own server.

Who uses it and how

  • Individuals use it as a personal website or profile page that collects important links for followers.
  • Businesses and organizations use it to manage multiple links or multiple user pages on one instance.
  • Self-hosters deploy it on their own web server or web hosting provider and use the Admin Panel to configure users, links, and themes.
  • Users who do not want to self-host can register on community instances and create their own pages there.

Getting started

Typical deployment methods mentioned in the README include a simple drag-and-drop installation process on a web server or web hosting provider, a Docker version, and free community instances for hosted use.

When to use it — and when not to

LinkStack is suitable when a user wants a self-hosted or community-hosted Linktree alternative, especially when control over data and the ability to run a multi-user link page matter. Compared with hosted commercial products such as Linktree, it shifts more responsibility to the user, because the README says hosting can be done on a user's own web server or web hosting provider, but it does not list database, storage, or SMTP requirements. The repository facts also show 50 open issues, 0 contributors, and a repo age of 0 years, so prospective self-hosters should verify current maintenance and operational needs before deploying it.

project readme (upstream, from github) — read inline



Open-Source Linktree Alternative

LinkStack is a highly customizable link sharing platform
with an intuitive, easy to use user interface.


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Function

LinkStack: The Ultimate Link Management Solution

LinkStack is a unique platform that provides an efficient solution for managing and sharing links online. Our platform offers a website similar to Linktree, which allows users to overcome the limitation of only being able to add one link on social media platforms.

With LinkStack, users can easily link to their own custom page and provide their followers with access to all the links they need in one convenient location. What sets LinkStack apart from other link management platforms is its flexibility, which allows users to host their links on their own web server or web hosting provider. This provides users with complete control over their online presence and ensures that their links are easily accessible.

Additionally, LinkStack allows other users to register and create their own links, making it an ideal solution for businesses and organizations looking to manage multiple links. With our user-friendly Admin Panel, managing and accessing other users' links is easy.


About

With LinkStack, our mission is to provide users with a free and privacy-focused solution for managing and sharing links online. We believe that everyone should have access to a customizable link-sharing platform without sacrificing their privacy and control over their data.

To achieve this mission, we offer a self-hosted option for users who want complete control over their data without having it sold to third-party companies. Our platform can be easily implemented through a simple drag and drop process, eliminating the need for complex terminal commands or source code manipulation.

For those who may not have the technical expertise to self-host, we also offer free instances of our platform while still prioritizing their privacy. Our platform offers many of the same features and options as commercial link-sharing platforms while maintaining the values of privacy and autonomy.

Our goal is to provide a free version of a link-sharing service, similar to Linktree, while empowering users to take ownership of their data. We will never sell user data and believe in providing a trustworthy and transparent solution for managing and sharing links online.


Instances

Find the right instance for you


Our community instance program provides users with the opportunity to register on hosted instances and use Linkstack for free. Members of our community have generously provided their resources to host instances, allowing us to expand the reach of Linkstack and give back to the community

Community instances

Themes

Custom Themes


Customize the look of your LinkStack instance with themes. Themes allow you to change the look and feel of your site with a few clicks. Users can submit themes they created for everyone to download and use.

Contribute by designing your own themes. You can read more about contributing below.


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You can find all available Themes on here: linkstack.org/themes


How to add themes

How to add themes to your LinkStack instance

You can add your downloaded themes to your LinkStack instance on the Admin Panel. Navigate to the 'Themes' tab and scroll to the bottom of the page.

Now click on Choose file and select your downloaded theme zip file. Now click on 'Upload theme' and you should be able to select your uploaded theme now.



Themes are envisioned to be made by users for users.

If you know a bit about CSS, consider making your own theme and adding it to the public directory. Everything is documented in the dedicated GitHub repository.

github.com/LinkStackOrg/linkstack-themes/tree/main/contributing

Installation

Downloading and installing steps:

  • Download the latest release of LinkStack and simply place the folder 'linkstack' or the contents of this folder in the root directory of your website.

That's it! No coding no command line setup just plug and play.


Go through the first setup page:

When accessing your instance for the first time, you will be greeted by the first setup page.


Docker

The official docker version of LinkStack. This docker image is a simple to set up solution, containing everything you need to run LinkStack.

The docker version of LinkStack retains all the features and customization options of the original version.

This docker is based on [Alpine Linux](https://www.

readme truncated — read the full docs on github

Frequently asked questions

Is LinkStack free to use?

LinkStack is open source under the AGPL-3.0 licence. There is no licence fee and no seat count — you can self-host it or, where the project offers one, pay a vendor for a managed version instead.

What does LinkStack do?

Your digital identity, beautifully organized

What is LinkStack written in?

LinkStack is primarily written in PHP. Its source is publicly available at https://github.com/LinkStackOrg/LinkStack, and it has 3,870 GitHub stars.