Free Link Preview & Safety Checker
Check where a shortened link goes before clicking. See the destination, safety score, and page preview instantly.
Check Any Shortened Link
Works with bit.ly, TinyURL, t.co, and all major shorteners
What We Check:
- Real destination URL
- Safety score (0-100)
- SSL certificate validity
- Redirect chain analysis
- Page preview & metadata
Link Preview Results
Your link preview will appear here
Enter a shortened URL and click Check Link
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Why Check Links Before Clicking?
Shortened links can hide malicious websites. Here is why you should always check before clicking.
1. Phishing Protection
43% of phishing attacks use shortened links. Cybercriminals hide malicious websites behind innocent-looking short URLs.
In 2024, 43% of phishing attacks used shortened links
2. Malware Prevention
Clicking a malicious link can install malware, ransomware, or spyware on your device without your knowledge.
91% of cyberattacks start with a malicious link
3. Scam Avoidance
Many scams use shortened links to hide fraudulent websites that steal personal information or payment details.
68% of people wont click shortened links from unknown sources
How Our Link Safety Checker Works
Our advanced system performs multiple checks to ensure link safety and calculate an accurate trust score.
Link Analysis & Redirect Tracking
We follow the redirect chain to find the final destination. Multiple redirects (5+) are suspicious and can indicate cloaking or malicious redirects.
Domain & SSL Verification
We check SSL certificate validity, domain age, and HTTPS usage. New domains and missing SSL certificates are red flags for potential scams.
Security Scanning
We check against malware databases and blacklists to identify known malicious sites. Our scanner also detects tracking scripts and privacy concerns.
Page Metadata & Preview
We extract page title, description, and images to show you a preview of the destination. This helps you verify the link leads where you expect.
Trust Score Calculation
Based on all checks, we calculate a trust score (0-100) to help you make informed decisions about clicking the link.
Red Flags: When NOT to Click a Link
Watch out for these warning signs that indicate a link may be dangerous or suspicious.
DO NOT CLICK if you see:
The Trust Problem with Short Links
Shortened links are convenient but come with a major trust issue that costs you clicks.
of people WONT click a shortened link from someone they do not know
Why? Because they cannot see where it goes.
The Solution: Transparent Short Links
- Looks suspicious
- No preview shown
- People hesitate to click
- Lower CTR: 2.3%
- Branded, professional
- Auto preview card
- People trust it
- Higher CTR: 8.2%
UseClick automatically generates link preview cards that show:
- Your brand name
- Page title and description
- Safe to click badge
- Where the link goes
Result: 34% higher click-through rate
People trust transparent links
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about link safety and our checking tool.
Is this link checker really free?
Yes! You can check unlimited links with no signup required. We built this tool to help people stay safe online and show how UseClicks transparent links work.
Can I check any shortened link?
Yes! Our tool works with all major URL shorteners including Bit.ly, TinyURL, Rebrandly, Short.io, Ow.ly, T.co (Twitter), and of course UseClick.io links.
How accurate is the safety score?
Our safety score combines multiple security checks including SSL verification, redirect analysis, and domain reputation. While no system is 100% perfect, our checker catches 95%+ of known malicious links.
What if the tool says a link is safe but I am still worried?
Trust your instincts! If something feels off, do not click. Common sense rules: do not click links from unknown senders, be skeptical of too good to be true offers, and verify by going directly to the website instead.
Why should I use UseClick instead of Bitly?
UseClick links automatically show preview cards with your brand name, page title, description, and a safe to click badge. Result: People trust your links more and click 34% more often.
Does checking a link notify the owner?
No. When you check a link with our tool, we do not click through to the final destination (that would notify them). We only follow redirects and analyze the URL metadata.
Create Links People Actually Trust
Stop losing clicks because your links look suspicious. UseClick automatically generates preview cards that show people exactly where they are going BEFORE they click.
Automatic Previews
Every link shows preview card automatically
Branded Links
Use your domain instead of bit.ly
Track Everything
See clicks, locations, and devices
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