Link Expander

Trace the full redirect chain of any URL. Reveal shortened links, detect tracking, and inspect every hop before you click.

How to use

Enter any URL — including shortened URLs like bit.ly, t.co, tinyurl — in the field above
Click “Trace URL” or press Enter to follow the redirect chain
Each hop in the chain is shown with its HTTP status code and destination
Warnings are raised for HTTP (non-HTTPS) endpoints, high redirect counts, domain swaps, and high-risk phishing TLDs
Expand the Raw JSON section to view complete response data

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