See where a short link really goes, one hop at a time.
URL unshortener
See where a short or tracked link really goes before you open it on your phone. Paste the URL and we follow the public redirect chain, with a hop limit and blocks for private networks. Server-side lookup tools share a daily limit to prevent abuse.
Three quick steps — then download or copy. Each tool page includes tips and FAQs.
Paste a bit.ly-style short link, a tracked redirect, or any URL you do not fully trust before you tap it on your phone.
We follow the redirect chain within a hop limit and block private networks, so the check stays safe.
When the destination looks right, copy it. Useful before you shorten it, turn it into a QR code, or share it.
The lookup stops for private IP addresses, non-http schemes, too many redirects, timeouts, or safety blocks.
We do not keep a long-term copy of your lookup. The URL is processed to return the redirect chain and is not saved as a public history.
Yes. The unshortener, redirect checker, and Open Graph preview share a daily lookup limit, plus short burst limits.
Yes. It is free to use in your browser, with no sign-up.
Both follow redirects safely. The unshortener is built for expanding short links, while the redirect checker focuses on hop-by-hop inspection and status codes.
