Link Unshortener

Link Unshortener is a browser extension that helps you inspect shortened URLs before visiting them. When you encounter a link shortened by services like bit.ly, t.co, or goo.gl, you can use this tool to see where it actually leads without clicking it directly. This is useful for avoiding phishing sites, malicious redirects, or simply verifying the destination of a link shared on social media or in emails.

Features

• Reveals final destination URL: The extension expands any shortened link and shows you the full URL it ultimately points to, so you can decide whether it's safe or relevant to visit.
• Displays the complete redirect chain: You can see every intermediate URL the link passes through, which helps identify suspicious redirects or tracking mechanisms.
• Shows a screenshot preview: A thumbnail of the final page is generated, giving you a visual idea of the content before you open it.
• Includes security and reputation checks: The extension integrates with services like Google Safe Browsing and Web of Trust to flag potentially dangerous sites, and it provides reputation scores where available.
• Provides detailed site information: For the destination URL, you can access its page source, WHOIS registration data, DNS records, and SSL certificate details. This is valuable for verifying the legitimacy of a website or troubleshooting connectivity issues.
• Allows allowlisting of trusted domains: You can add domains you trust to an allowlist, and the extension will automatically ignore them during expansion, saving you time when dealing with known safe links.

Link Unshortener works on any webpage where you right-click a link or use the extension's popup to paste a URL. It's designed for privacy-conscious users, security researchers, or anyone who wants to avoid clicking blind on shortened URLs.