How CheckLink Reviews Links and Software Listings
A transparent overview of CheckLink's current review process, risk signals, and manual approval approach.
Fast scanner signals
The public scanner checks available URL and domain signals such as redirects, HTTPS, final domain mismatch, raw IP hosts, punycode, and basic lookalike patterns.
Manual Launch Board review
Software listings are not published automatically. CheckLink reviews product relevance, destination clarity, category fit, and badge/payment status.
Badge verification
Free listings require a CheckLink badge before publication unless a manual reviewer approves a rare exception. Paid listings do not require a badge.
Payment is not approval
A paid no-badge or featured submission can complete payment, but it still needs manual approval before it becomes public.
Limitations
CheckLink reviews use available signals and manual checks. They are useful for decision support but are not a guarantee that any site is risk-free.
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FAQ
Are pending listings public?
No. Only approved listings appear publicly.
Are paid listings automatically approved?
No. Payment and approval are separate.
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Use CheckLink before the next click
CheckLink provides risk signals and review paths. It does not guarantee that a website is risk-free.