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RIP Linkvertise is a browser-based bypasser for ad-shortened links. A Linkvertise, Work.ink, AdMaven, Lootlabs or LockR URL is pasted into a field, the redirect chain is traced, and the final destination URL is returned. It requires no extension, account or captcha, and also supports changing .com to .lol in Linkvertise URLs.
A service for sharing text, files and redirects through links that are end-to-end encrypted and destroyed after viewing. The encryption key is part of the link and is never sent to the server. An API for text-based secrets requires an active subscription. Free plan available; paid plans billed annually.
Shortshare is a utility application for URL shortener services, supporting 14 established services plus custom APIs and self-hosted solutions such as YOURLS. It shortens URLs via a menu bar icon, keyboard shortcut, Safari App Extension, Share Extension or the Windows Share menu, and supports custom URL keywords where the service allows. Link history synchronises across macOS and iOS devices via iCloud. The developer states it is no longer available for iOS and macOS.
Skipped helps inspect or handle shortlink redirect pages and link-gate workflows.
SmartLnks is a free secure smart link generator and URL shortener. The platform offers link creation and targeting features, a browser extension, link scanning, preview and analytics tools, and is marketed as a solution for maximizing link clicks and capturing conversions.
Spoo.me is an open-source link management platform with advanced analytics and an API-first core. It provides URL shortening, click analytics, QR codes and custom domains, and is self-hostable. The v1 API offers endpoints for shortening, managing and analyzing URLs, with no registration required to start shortening.
Temporary URL creates temporary links and QR codes that expire at a chosen time. A Premium subscription at $1 per month adds features such as ad-free redirection, API access and mass creation of up to 30 temporary URLs. Links can also be set to activate on a future date.
Thinfi is a URL shortening tool that converts a long URL into a short, simple one. It supports Internationalized Domain Names and offers optional password protection for links, with data passed between server and browser kept private through SSL.
Simple URL shortener for creating compact links that redirect to longer web addresses.
tny.lv is a sovereign URL shortener operated by adminForge. It lets users shorten links with optional advanced features including custom keywords, expiry dates, and password protection. The service states it has no tracking, logging, or advertising. Built on the YOURLS platform, it also provides a community chat room, Mastodon presence, forum, status page, and legal documents including an imprint and privacy policy.
TrueURL is a free online tool that checks where a URL redirects and shows the complete redirect chain with status codes and response times. It also works as a URL unshortener and expander. The site states that checks are done in real time and that no URLs are stored or saved. It analyzes one URL at a time.
ujeb link helps open, check, secure, monitor, or manage URLs and website links.
Unshorten.It! is a web service that expands shortened URLs, showing the destination URL, description, safety ratings, screenshots and blacklist checks. Its API is no longer supported and new API key registrations are not accepted; it continues to operate for current users, who are advised to migrate away.
Unshorten.me is a free service that un-shortens URLs created by shortening services such as goo.gl, fb.me, t.co, bit.ly, TinyURL and ow.ly. Paid plans add API request allowances with customer support and secure data.
UpDownToday checks website availability, outages, broken links, or service status from the web.
Walee is a free URL shortener and QR code generator. It allows users to create short, shareable links and corresponding QR codes for distribution across platforms. The service offers click tracking for shortened links, and notes it can be used for social media, newsletter, and presentation link sharing. It supports English and Russian language options.
A URL redirect checker that follows the path of a URL, shortened link or tiny URL and displays the full redirection path, including php, htaccess, NGINX, JavaScript redirects and meta-refreshes, leading to the final destination. The site describes uses in troubleshooting redirect issues, SEO redirect chains and affiliate link tracking.
Bly.to helps open, check, secure, monitor, or manage URLs and website links.
Dead Link Checker is an online tool that crawls a website to identify broken links. Free manual checking covers single and multiple sites, while subscription packages provide automated link checking. Multi Check runs checks across multiple websites in one go and emails the report; Auto Check runs checks regularly and emails reports automatically. The tool highlights broken link building opportunities and requires no downloads.
Dr. Link Check is a broken link checker that crawls a website from a start URL through its HTML and CSS, examining internal and outbound links plus links to images, style sheets, and other resource files. Each link passes multiple checks, including URL validation, DNS lookup, connect check, SSL certificate check, and HTTP response check. Results can be sorted, filtered, and exported to CSV.
A change detection and notification service that monitors web pages and sends an email when a favourite page has changed. The site notes that some sites may block the service from monitoring them.
Is It Down Right Now checks website availability, outages, broken links, or service status from the web.
A site that shows realtime status of outages and problems with service providers. It covers categories such as phone and internet providers, video games, VoIP and messaging, online services, mobile apps, postal and delivery services, power utilities and online finance. Users can check outage reports, compare local activity and report a problem.
Linkify helps open, check, secure, monitor, or manage URLs and website links.
