Dev tools · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to URL Unshortener

Reveal short link destination safely | free tool

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.

1. 1
   RevealURL▲206

   No more clicking unknown short-URLs

   2019 · revealurl.xyz · its alternatives →

2. 2IM
   I made a URL expander because short links are too mainstream▲213

   2024 · urlshortenersaresoyesterdaytrythisamazingsuperlongurlexpander.site · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Unshorten▲61

   Reveal hidden links and scan QR codes to safely preview URLs

   2022 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

4. 4IB
   I built a FOSS service to protect against link shorteners tracking us▲57

   2019 · unshort.link · its alternatives →

5. 5
   UnshortLink▲221

   Expand URLs & links and know what you’re clicking

   2024 · unshortlink.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Forward▲123

   Create privacy-focused shortened URLs

   2020 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   + Link▲72

   A URL Shortener that helps combat phishing

   2018 · plus.link · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Backlink Tool▲168

   A backlink tool to index your links quickly and freely.

   2021 · backlinktool.io · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Revelar | URL Revealer▲4

   Reveal the real destination of shortened/any other links.

   2022 · revelar.netlify.app · its alternatives →

10. 10
    W3 URL Shortener▲97

    Fast, free and decentralized URL shortener

    2023 · w3.do · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Unfurlr▲100

    Find the original URL that is hiding behind shortened URL

    2015 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Fast URL Shortener▲121

    Shorten URLs like a pro

    2021 · rapidapi-example-url-shortener.vercel.app · its alternatives →

13. 13
    URLways▲107

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

    2019 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    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 →

15. 15
    Unshort.link▲70

    Prevent short link services from tracking you 👀

    2020 · unshort.link · its alternatives →

16. 16
    URL Unshorten▲7

    Unshorten and check safety!

    2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Teenyfy URL Shortner & Analyser▲62

    Make your links more memorable

    2022 · teenyfy.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    URL shortener with UTM tracking▲21

    Shorten, share and track clicks. All in one tool.

    2017 · livechat.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Free URL Shortener▲6

    Create a short link for any long URL in one click. Permanent, free, no account required. Links never expire and redirect instantly — no ads, no tracking.

    2025 · url-client-e2zp.onrender.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    URL Extend▲3

    Find the destination of a shortened URL easily!

    2018 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Link Go Where▲7

    Bulk Redirect Checker

    2024 · linkgowhere.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Masar

    Reveal the original and final destination of short URLs.

    Jul 2026 · masar.hstn.me · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Tool to shorten links▲5

    free URL redirection service,sharing urls on social media

    2021 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Short URL Preview▲5

    This tool will help you to find the URL from the short URLs.

    2020 · 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 →