Link preview checker
See how a link will look when shared on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and LinkedIn.
URL expander
Paste a short link to see where it really goes before you click it. You’ll see the final website, every redirect along the way and any tracking tags, without opening the link on your device.
Following the link…
This link really goes to
Safety check
Every step of the journey
What the status codes mean
| Code | Meaning |
|---|---|
200 | OK. This is the page that opens. |
301 / 308 | Moved permanently. Search engines pass ranking to the new address. Best for old pages and campaign links. |
302 / 307 | Moved temporarily. Common on link shorteners and ad trackers. |
| Meta refresh | The page itself sends you on after loading. Slower, and some apps don’t follow it. |
404 | Page not found. The link is broken. |
403 / 5xx | The website refused or failed. It may block automated checks, or be down. |
Why advertisers use it
- Check your ad links before launch. Every extra redirect adds loading time. On mobile, each one can cost you visitors before the page even opens.
- Make sure tracking survives. Some redirects drop UTM tags. If the final link has lost them, Google Analytics won’t credit your campaign.
- Spot suspicious links. Before you open a link from WhatsApp or email, see which website it really leads to.
Questions
Is it safe to expand a suspicious link here?
Yes. We open the link on our server, not on your phone or computer, and only read where it leads. We don’t run anything from the page. Still, don’t enter passwords or payment details on a site you don’t trust.
Why does a link show an error when it opens fine in my browser?
Some websites block automated checks or show different pages to different countries. The redirect steps up to that point are still accurate.
Which short links does it work with?
Any public link: bit.ly, tinyurl, t.co, goo.gl, ow.ly, rebrand.ly, wa.me, ad tracking links and your own redirects.
Do you keep the links I check?
No. Nothing is stored.
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