Is the link dangerous?
Paste a link you got in an email or text, and we'll tell you if it has warning signs.
We read the link's text and look the address up against Google's list of known scam sites. We never open it for you and store nothing.
About the link check
How it works
The structure of the address is read and the most common tricks are looked for: mimicked brands, special characters, hidden credentials, shorteners and abused top-level domains. The answer is a traffic light.
What it does not do
The link is never opened, so nothing can be triggered in your name. A shortened or brand-new link can therefore look clean even if the page behind it is malicious. If unsure, don't open it.
Common questions
Does this open the link?
No. The check only reads the text of the address (domain, protocol, structure). It never opens or fetches the link, so nothing is sent on and nothing can be triggered on your behalf.
A link came back 'Good', is it safe?
It means there are no obvious warning signs in the address itself. A clean-looking link can still be malicious, for example a shortened link that hides its real destination. Never open links you weren't expecting.
What does the check look at?
Lookalike domains that mimic known brands, punycode/homographs, credentials hidden in the URL, the @ trick, URL shorteners, raw IP addresses, unencrypted http, and abused top-level domains.
Do you store the links I check?
No. The analysis runs in your browser and saves nothing.