Free Link Checker
Paste a public URL into the free link checker to review its domain, redirects, HTTPS signal, and visible URL risk indicators before you choose whether to open it.
Free AI Link Checker for Suspicious URLs
Paste a URL into the free AI link checker to review redirects, final-domain context, short-link behavior, and visible phishing signals before you click. Results are signals, not guarantees.
How to use this tool
Paste a public URL, domain, short link, QR destination, or email address.
Review the verdict, score, final domain, redirects, and signals.
Treat results as context, not proof. Request manual review when money, accounts, work, or customers are involved.
Check Link Safety Before You Click
CheckLink helps you slow down and inspect suspicious links from email, messages, social posts, and websites. Results provide context and do not guarantee that a destination is safe.
AI URL Checker
Use the AI URL checker to organize visible signals into a practical explanation, including final-domain changes, unusual URL structure, shorteners, and redirect behavior.
Phishing Link Checker
Review links for phishing-style warning signs such as lookalike domains, misleading subdomains, encoded hosts, fake-login context, and unexpected redirects.
Bitly and Short Link Checker
Preview where Bitly, TinyURL, t.co, and other shortened links go, then compare the final destination with the sender and message you expected.
Redirect Checker
Follow public redirect chains, read each hop, and inspect the final URL before opening a shortened, tracked, or suspicious link.
QR Code Link Checker
Extract the URL behind a QR code locally in your browser, review the destination, and scan only the URL you choose.
Email and WhatsApp Link Checker
Inspect links copied from suspicious email or WhatsApp messages, verify the destination independently, and avoid entering sensitive information on unexpected domains.
Choose the right check
Go deeper when the link needs a focused review
Start with the scanner above, then use the tool that matches what you received.
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Browser extension
CheckLink browser extension
Open the current page, inspect links from the browser menu, and jump into CheckLink faster without an account.
Check the current page with a browser shortcut when you want a quick link review.
Send links from the right-click menu to the scanner, redirect checker, or quick report.
Open CheckLink tools faster from Chrome or compatible Chromium-based desktop browsers.
Keep the workflow privacy-first with no account required and no extension scan history stored.
Works with Chrome and compatible Chromium-based desktop browsers. Firefox and Safari versions are not currently available.
Live store preview
Install from the Chrome Web Store
The extension sends a URL only when you choose a scan action. It does not store scan history.
Not sure where to start?
Use the Trust Wizard to pick the right free tool or manual review path.
Popular link safety checks
Popular CheckLink tools
Each focused checker points back to the same scanner, with guidance for the link type you are trying to inspect.
Bitly link checker
Preview where a Bitly or bit.ly URL goes.
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Redirect checker
See where a link goes and inspect every redirect hop.
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Phishing link checker
Check visible phishing and fake-login URL signals.
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Short link checker
Preview TinyURL, t.co, and other short URLs.
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QR code link checker
Extract and inspect the URL behind a QR code.
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WhatsApp link checker
Review wa.me and WhatsApp message links.
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Email link inspector
Extract suspicious email links locally before scanning.
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Lookalike domain checker
Compare a suspicious domain with a trusted one.
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CheckLink tools
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Free CheckLink tools
Inspect links, QR codes, email signals, and website trust
Use practical tools to inspect links, QR codes, redirects, email signals, and website trust before you click or share.
Link Scanner
Check one suspicious URL before you click.
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Safe Link Checker
Check if a link is safe with practical risk signals.
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Suspicious Link Checker
Review a link that already feels risky.
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Phishing Link Checker
Check URLs for phishing-style signals.
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Short Link Checker
Check Bitly, TinyURL, t.co, and other short links.
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Bulk Link Checker
Check up to 20 URLs at a time.
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QR Code Link Checker
Extract QR destinations locally before scanning.
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Redirect Chain Checker
See where a link really goes.
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BEC Request Inspector
Review suspicious business requests locally.
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Email Authentication Checker
Check public SPF, DMARC, DKIM, and MX signals.
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Email Link Inspector
Extract links from suspicious emails privately.
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Email Header Inspector
Review sender and authentication signals locally.
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QR Campaign Preflight
Review QR campaigns before launch.
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Campaign Link Preflight
Check campaign links before sending.
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Lookalike Domain Checker
Compare suspicious domains against a trusted site.
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Brand Impersonation Planner
Map customer-facing impersonation exposure.
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Official Link Policy Generator
Create customer-facing official link copy.
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Quick Link Risk Report
Build a printable link risk summary.
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Website Trust Checklist
Self-check your website before launch or campaigns.
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Badge Studio
Generate a CheckLink badge snippet.
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Widget Builder
Create lightweight CheckLink buttons and links.
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Trust Wizard
Choose the right tool or review path.
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URL Safety Checker
Inspect redirects and final domains.
Tools Hub
Explore every free CheckLink tool.
Trust Lab
Use advanced privacy-first checks.
FAQ
How do I check if a link is safe?
Paste the URL into CheckLink, review the final domain, redirects, HTTPS signal, and reasons, then verify sensitive links through an official channel before acting.
Can a short link hide a phishing page?
Yes. Short links can hide the final destination behind redirects, so it is safer to check the short URL before opening it.
Does HTTPS mean a link is safe?
No. HTTPS protects the connection, but a phishing site can still use HTTPS. Treat it as one signal, not proof.
Can CheckLink guarantee a website is safe?
No. CheckLink provides risk signals and review context, not guarantees that a site is safe or unsafe.
What should I do if a link looks suspicious?
Do not enter credentials or download files. Verify the source through another channel, report the suspicious link, or request manual review if the link matters.
Need manual review?
Manual Link Risk Report
For suspicious links, redirects, QR, login, and sensitive destinations.
Startup Trust Pack
For software launches, badges, listings, and trust-page guidance.
Campaign Link Safety
For email, SMS, QR, and customer-facing campaign links.
Brand Trust Starter
For Official Links, lookalikes, and impersonation concerns.
First 100 Launch Offer
Software owners: apply for one of the first 100 CheckLink listings through a manual review path.
Link Scanner
Scan suspicious links before you click.
Trust Toolkit
Use free tools for links, emails, badges, and shortcuts.
Launch Board
Browse tools with public CheckLink trust pages.
Manual Reports
Get more context for suspicious links and redirects.