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Link Expander
Unshorten url in one click!·linkexpander.com
Link Expander is a free online tool that reveals the original long URL hidden behind a shortened link. It detects the shortening service's API, unshortens the link instantly, checks whether the destination site is safe to browse, and shows a screenshot of the uncovered website. It supports over 100 URL shortening services such as Adf.ly, Linkbucks, Bit.ly and goo.gl.
What it's for
Reveal the original website behind a shortened URL before visiting itCheck if a shortened link's destination site is safe to browsePreview a screenshot of the destination website before clickingUnshorten links from over 100 different URL shortening services
Features 10
- Ajax-based system that detects the shortening service's API/algorithm
- Built on PHP for fast response times
- Checks whether the uncovered site is safe to browse
- Displays a screenshot of the destination website
- Displays results instantly after submitting a link
- Fully responsive, works on any device (mobile, tablet, desktop)
- Previously offered an API for programmatically expanding URLs (now stopped)
- Shows additional information about the uncovered website
- Supports over 100 link shortening services including Adf.ly, Linkbucks and Bit.ly
- Unshortens/expands any shortened URL to reveal the original link
At a glance
free tier
TypeWeb app
DeploymentCloud
PlatformsWeb
CompanyLink Expander, Inc.
Integrations
Bit.lyAdf.lyLinkbucksgoo.gl