Work · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to Unshorten

Reveal hidden links and scan QR codes to safely preview URLs

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Unshorten launched in 2022; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   UnshortLink▲221

   Expand URLs & links and know what you’re clicking

   2024 · unshortlink.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   URL Unshorten▲7

   Unshorten and check safety!

   2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

3. 3IB
   I built a FOSS service to protect against link shorteners tracking us▲57

   2019 · unshort.link · its alternatives →

4. 4
   RevealURL▲206

   No more clicking unknown short-URLs

   2019 · revealurl.xyz · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Unshort.link▲70

   Prevent short link services from tracking you 👀

   2020 · unshort.link · its alternatives →

6. 6
   URL Unshortener▲7

   Reveal short link destination safely | free tool

   Nov 2025 · urlunshortener.com · its alternatives →

7. 7UC
   URL Canary – Get an alert when someone finds your secrets▲273

   2018 · urlcanary.com · its alternatives →

8. 8IM
   I made a URL expander because short links are too mainstream▲213

   2024 · urlshortenersaresoyesterdaytrythisamazingsuperlongurlexpander.site · its alternatives →

9. 9
   + Link▲72

   A URL Shortener that helps combat phishing

   2018 · plus.link · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Y.GY▲184

    A simple link shortener and QR code creator

    2024 · app.y.gy · its alternatives →

11. 11
    xShort▲18

    Instant link shortening: no hassle, no wait.

    2025 · planck.to · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Unfurlr▲100

    Find the original URL that is hiding behind shortened URL

    2015 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    RevealQR▲84

    QR decoder with integrated malware scanning

    2022 · revealqr.app · its alternatives →

14. 14
    URLways▲107

    URL shortener with social lock, routing, A/B test and more.

    2019 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Forward▲123

    Create privacy-focused shortened URLs

    2020 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    AutoShorten▲100

    Automatically shorten links by copying or sharing them ⛓️

    2018 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Short Menu 4.0▲128

    The most powerful URL shortener for iOS

    2017 · shortmenu.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Veshort▲63

    The smart URL shortener

    2023 · veshort.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Linkbash▲70

    Create unlimited URLs with this link shortener

    2022 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    URL Unshortener Pro▲1

    Hey HN I recently built URL Unshortener Pro, a free Chrome extension that: Expands shortened or obfuscated URLs (like bit.ly, t.co, etc) Reveals the entire redirect chain (handles HTTP, meta-refresh, JavaScript-based redirects) Flags known tracking domains Highlights and removes tracking parameters (utm_source, fbclid, etc) Works fast with smart caching 100% privacy-focused, with no tracking, ads, or external analytics. I built it out of personal frustration with opaque, tracking-heavy links on social media and news sites. Chrome Web Store link…

    2025 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    URL Extend▲3

    Find the destination of a shortened URL easily!

    2018 · its alternatives →

22. 22US
    URL Shortener Optimized for QR Code▲52

    2020 · ku.ag · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Detect Redirect▲2

    Unshorten and trace URLs

    2020 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Revelar | URL Revealer▲4

    Reveal the real destination of shortened/any other links.

    2022 · revelar.netlify.app · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →