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UnshortLink
Know what happens before you click open·unshortlink.com
UnshortLink (branded on-site as Unshorten URL) is a web tool that traces the full redirect path of a shortened or obscured link before you open it. It reveals the final destination URL, HTTP status codes, response headers, page title and description, number of redirects, and a screenshot preview. It also checks links against security services to flag phishing or malicious destinations.
What it's for
Expand and trace shortened URLs before clickingDetect phishing or malicious redirect destinationsCheck HTTP status codes of a redirect chain (301, 302, 307, 308, 404, 500)Preview a link's destination via screenshot before visitingVerify affiliate, tracking, or dynamic linksAutomate link checking via API integration
Features 14
- API for integration and automation
- Browser extension (coming soon)
- Checks links against multiple security databases
- Detects HTTP status codes (301, 302, 307, 308, 404, 500 and others)
- Does not store link data (privacy-focused)
- Expand shortened URLs to reveal final destination
- Full link redirect trace showing each hop
- Handles HTTP, PHP, .htaccess, NGINX, JavaScript redirects, and meta-refreshes
- Phishing and malicious URL detection
- Screenshot preview of the link before clicking
- Shows page title and description of destination
- Shows response headers
- Supports over 250 URL shortener services
- Supports shortened, affiliate, tracking, and dynamic URLs
At a glance
free tierAPI
TypeWeb app
DeploymentCloud
PlatformsWeb
LanguagesEnglish
Forweb developers, marketers, security professionals
Integrations
Web of TrustT.lyMcAfee WebAdvisorBitlyRebrandlyGoogle Safe BrowsingURL VoidTinyurlBufferLink ShieldShort.ioSucuriNorton Safe Web
Pricing
Completely free to use with no usage limits; users may optionally donate to support the service.
FreeFree
Service is supported by optional donations via a 'Buy Me a Coffee' button
No limits on the number of URLs you can expand