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URL Shortener Preview

Preview where a short URL leads before clicking. Decode bit.ly, t.co, ow.ly and more — without follow redirects in this client-only tool.

Browser CORS prevents this tool from following redirects directly. Signals below are based on URL structure only.

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Why preview short URLs?

Short URLs hide their destination, which is convenient but risky. They can lead to phishing pages, malware, or NSFW content. This tool parses the URL structure (without following redirects) and identifies the shortener service so you can be more cautious. For end-to-end resolution, use a server-side service since browsers can't bypass CORS to fetch arbitrary headers.

Why we cannot follow redirects

Most shorteners do not allow cross-origin requests, so a client-only tool cannot resolve the final destination. To safely follow a short URL, use a privacy-respecting server-side resolver.

Stay safe with short URLs

Short URLs hide their target. Treat unknown short links the way you would treat any unknown email link — verify before clicking.

Privacy

All inspection runs 100% in your browser. No data is sent to any server.

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